James Sykes

Led full-cycle recruiting, collaborating with hiring managers to define strategies, enhancing team performance.

• Screened and interviewed candidates, extending job offers and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Successfully staffed a 1100-seat call center and various IT roles, significantly improving team dynamics.
• Utilized Success Factor and Career Builder to attract top talent, improving applicant quality.
• Managed recruitment process administration, ensuring efficient operations and positive candidate feedback.

• I spearhead the end-to-end recruiting process for 1100-seat Call Center.
• I handle a range of critical full-time positions, including Operations Managers, Supervisors, Workforce Management, IS/ISSOs, Trainers, Administrators, Team Leads, and Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) through meticulous interviews, screenings, and assessments,
• I ensure that internal and external candidates meet and exceed job requirements before being referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
• I am adept at evaluating pre-screens, interviews, reference checks, applications, and resumes to make powerful employment recommendations.
• I guarantee the compensation is competitive, internally fair, and within budget.
• I take the lead in organizing and participating in job fairs, meticulously analyzing pre-employment assessments and references, and managing the employment offer process, new hire setup, and all new hire paperwork.

• I used advanced sourcing techniques and social media to find top talent. Additionally, I organized interviews, conducted background checks, and made job offers.
• I Managed full life cycle recruiting for 20-50 positions, including IT and finance roles.
• Partnered with hiring managers to define hiring needs and strategies.
• I Recruited talented candidates in technologies such as(.Net, C++, Java, and JavaScript, EHS Analyst, Help Desk Specialist,
  Desktop Support Specialist, Finance Mgr, System Administrator, Network Engineer, Plant Engineer, Sr Tax Analyst, Staff
  Accountant, and Tech Support Engineer)
• I Utilized advanced sourcing techniques and social media to identify top talent.
• I Coordinated interviews, conducted background checks, and extended offers.

• "I successfully managed a high volume of 50+ requisitions for full-desk recruiting.
• I targeted top-notch positions such as Java Developers, IT Analysts, IT Support Managers, and more.
• I sourced and recruited talented IT professionals with expertise in cutting-edge technologies including .Net, C, C++, C#, ASP.Net, Java, JavaScript, and others for National Accounts. In addition,
• I provided strategic consultation and collaborated closely with hiring managers to fulfill both exempt and non-exempt positions."

High volume experience in handling corporate recruiting requisitions such as Senior App

• Developer, Sr Network Engineer, Real Estate Coordinator, Marketing Analyst, Java
• Developer, & Web Developer.
• Consult and partner with hiring managers to determine hiring needs for Exempt and Non-
• Exempt positions for both, internal and external candidates
• Built relationships with hiring managers to truly identify required skill sets.
• Coordinated interviews, conducted all background verifications, extending offers/creating
• offer letters and completed full onboarding of new employees.

Well-versed in navigating various job boards such as CareerBuilder, Monster, Indeed, Zip

• Recruiter and LinkedIn
•  Utilized applicant tracking systems:(Taleo & ICIMS)

Collaborated with hiring managers to identify hiring needs for various positions, ensuring optimal candidate fit.

• Sourced candidates through professional networks, internet research, and social media, enhancing the talent pool.
• Conducted in-person and telephone interviews, qualifying candidates effectively.
• Prepared detailed candidate debriefs for hiring managers, scheduling interviews efficiently.
• Extended and negotiated employment offers, securing top talent for the organization.