Jesse Chong
Derby,CT
Summary
Human Resources professional with experience supporting full-cycle recruiting, candidate engagement, and new-hire onboarding. Skilled in sourcing, screening, and coordinating hiring processes while delivering a positive candidate experience. Adept at managing onboarding workflows, Workday tasks, and cross-functional communication to ensure a smooth transition for new employees..
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Octagon
06.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates.
- Streamlined recruitment processes through the use of advanced ATS tools and analytics.
- Proficient in Workday onboarding processes, ensuring accurate new-hire setup, documentation completion, and workflow management.
- Trained and mentored recruitment teams on best practices and innovative sourcing techniques.
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
- Reduced staff turnover through effective recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives.
Recruiting Specialist
Clover Health Services
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent in healthcare industry
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and improve candidate quality
- Streamlined onboarding processes to enhance new hire integration and retention
- Led training sessions for junior recruiters on effective sourcing techniques and best practices
- Collaborated closely with HR team to align talent acquisition strategies with overall business objectives.
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
Operating Room Assistant/Recruiting Assistant
Hospital for Special Surgery/Stamford Hospital Collaboration
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Assisted with the recruitment of new nursing staff; participated in interview panels
- Assisted in planning, organizing and facilitating Operating Room Nurse Open House
- Managed inventory to ensure that unit is always properly stocked; requisition of surgical equipment and accessories
- Provided pertinent information and instructions to surgical patients
Associate
Norwalk Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Data entry: registered patients, ordered tests, filed results, labeled and processed samples
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Norwalk Animal Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Consistently provided outstanding customer service (in-person, over the phone, and through e-mail correspondence)
- Scheduled appointments, created invoices, received and processed payments
- Maintained and updated client files and Electronic Medical Records
- Inventory control; coordinated with vendors (contracts and invoices)
Employment Services Aide/Volunteer
Inspirica
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted in job re-entry and first time employment for clients facing homelessness or maintaining housing; resume building; assisted in job searching, application process and interview preparation
- Reached out to local employers and built relationships to benefit residents leading to successful employment and financial independence
Education
Ph.D. - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2027
Masters - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01.2020
Bachelors - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH04.2018
Skills
- Applicant tracking systems
- Recruitment
- Candidate sourcing
- Data-driven decision making
- Talent management
- Onboarding processes
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Candidate pipeline management
- Job posting optimization
- Social media recruiting
- Greenhouse ATS
- Workday HCM System
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Octagon
06.2021 - Current
Recruiting Specialist
Clover Health Services
08.2019 - 05.2021
Operating Room Assistant/Recruiting Assistant
Hospital for Special Surgery/Stamford Hospital Collaboration
10.2017 - 08.2019
Associate
Norwalk Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2017
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Norwalk Animal Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2017
Employment Services Aide/Volunteer
Inspirica
09.2013 - 05.2015
Ph.D. - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Capella University
Masters - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelors - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University