Jake Sergeant
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic Senior Talent Advisor with a proven track record at Morgan Stanley, adept in full-cycle recruiting and executive stakeholder management. Expert in leveraging recruiting analytics to enhance hiring strategies, achieving a rapid fill rate. Skilled in candidate sourcing and mentoring, driving diverse talent acquisition to meet organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter, Experienced Hire - Finance & WM
Morgan Stanley
09.2022 - Current
- Deliver recruitment efforts for Morgan Stanley's finance organization through their 360 full cycle pilot across all levels from Analyst to Executive Director
- Directly support recruitment for various groups including - Institutional Securities Group Finance, Investment Management Finance, Wealth Management Finance, Corporate Treasury & Capital Management and Planning, Wealth Platforms Product Management & UX Design
- Strategically partner with senior level hiring managers, HRBP's and BU COO's to deliver recruitment strategies in an effort to fill non officer roles within 40 days and officer level roles within 60 days.
- Conduct weekly meetings with senior leadership to align recruitment strategies with business objectives and enhance client delivery
- Strategize with COO's and HRBP's on workforce planning, headcount strategy and market insights
- Manage requisition volume of 20-40, ensuring timely and effective candidate placements
- Partner with talent management team as subject matter expert for in-house recruitment tool Eightfold, optimizing recruitment processes
- Collaborate with DE&I leaders to strategize and identify top diverse talent to bring to the firm through networking events, association partnerships and ensuring diverse candidates go through the slate process
Talent Acquisition Team Lead
Gopuff
Philadelphia, PA
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Led and managed a team of 7 remote recruiters supporting the Field Operations team for both salaried and hourly roles
- Oversaw and led recruitment efforts for half of the network including 4 of the largest metro areas - Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami and Austin/Dallas.
- Successfully led the closing of 600+ Operations Warehouse Associates requisitions in Q1 with a fill rate of 2 weeks or less
- Managed full cycle recruitment process for 20-45 requisitions, both hourly and salaried, ensuring timely and effective placements.
- Partnered with Operations leaders to labor plan on a weekly basis hitting target HC to ensure warehouses stay up and running
- Developed scalable solutions to address hiring needs for upcoming launches and existing MFCs through targeted recruitment marketing strategies.
- Cultivated relationships with senior management through weekly TA updates and daily check-ins, aligning recruitment strategies with business needs.
- Developed multiple process improvements to drive smoother and more efficient recruitment for candidates
Talent Acquisition Recruiter – Operational Risk
Cenlar FSB
Ewing, NJ
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed and implemented end-to-end recruiting strategies for the Office of Chief Control, enhancing alignment with organizational goals.
- Build and maintain relationships with 9 VP/Director level hiring managers including the CCO to address hiring needs for department build-out of 45 new requisitions critical to the control environment ranging from Sr Analyst to Vice President.
- Created targeted recruiting strategies to attract culturally diverse candidates for management roles, and supporting business diversity objectives.
- Supported call center recruiters in high-volume sourcing efforts, facilitating timely fulfillment of monthly class requirements.
- Work with HR Business Partners and Internal Growth Recruiter on finding the best placements for our Cenlar employees.
Corporate Recruiter (laid of due to Covid-19)
Holman Enterprises
Mount Laurel, NJ
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Implemented full-cycle recruiting efforts for Holman Automotive Dealership Services.
- Managed over 25 requisitions for 9 dealership locations, supporting diverse hiring requirements.
- Cultivated relationships with HR business partners and C-suite executives to streamline onboarding processes.
- Sourced candidates using Workday, Indeed, and LinkedIn to meet staffing needs.
- Attended campus-recruiting events to promote Holman Automotive and retain new talent.
Client Relationship Associate
KFORCE Professional Staffing
King of Prussia, PA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Brought on 5 new clients across tech, healthcare, and mortgage lending industries, enhancing the company portfolio.
- Scheduled and conducted client meetings to demonstrate the value of Kforce, aiming to engage new clients in utilizing our professional staffing services.
- Sourced prospective clients through referrals, networking, social media, internet research, sales leads, and direct contact, contributing to a diverse client base.
Café Operations/Catering Manager
The Eatery
Summit, NJ
12.2013 - 12.2018
Education
B.S.B.A. - Marketing
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
12-2016
Skills
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Candidate sourcing
- Applicant tracking systems expertise
- Recruiting analytics
- Workforce planning
- Stakeholder management
- LinkedIn Recruiter and SharePoint
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Recruiter training
Timeline
Senior Recruiter, Experienced Hire - Finance & WM
Morgan Stanley
09.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Team Lead
Gopuff
09.2021 - 08.2022
Talent Acquisition Recruiter – Operational Risk
Cenlar FSB
09.2020 - 09.2021
Corporate Recruiter (laid of due to Covid-19)
Holman Enterprises
02.2020 - 07.2020
Client Relationship Associate
KFORCE Professional Staffing
01.2019 - 01.2020
Café Operations/Catering Manager
The Eatery
12.2013 - 12.2018
B.S.B.A. - Marketing
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA