JOANNE WALL CELENTANO
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition professional with more than 16 years of dedicated expertise in Workday Recruiting. Demonstrated success in overseeing extensive, end-to-end implementations of Workday Recruiting systems. Recognized for driving achievements with leading global hospitality brands, emphasizing Recruitment Management, Training and Development, and Change Management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Operations Manager
Light & Wonder/Scientific Games
08.2019 - Current
- Oversees global development, implementation and optimization of Workday Recruiting module for all recruiting enhancements
- Creates and maintains system enhancement documents, test cases/scripts, and conducts full system integration/regression testing
- Manages all Workday Talent Acquisition Standard Operation Procedures and Job Aids for the Talent Acquisition team and Company Stakeholders
- Acts as the point of contact between the PC Tech team, Talent Leader team, People Services team and the Talent Acquisition team, performing user acceptance end-to-end testing for the Workday Recruiting module
- Oversees all Workday recruiting releases, conducts enhancement research, and requirement gathering, and manages enhancement projects implemented into the Applicant Tracking System
- Identifies and implements new approaches and tools for efficient and effective deployment of Workday Recruiting
- Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the Workday Recruiting module, and provides expertise in functionality, processes, and business processes created for Talent Acquisition
- Handles all second-tier support for Workday Recruiting day-to-day system and integration issues for Company Stakeholders
- Manages all Workday Recruitment training for internal teams and Company Stakeholders, including upcoming enhancements and changes in the Applicant Tracking System
- Designs and develops change management strategies for Talent Acquisition projects
- Leads all US and Global recruitment projects, including Company Branding, Employee Referral Program, and Global Workday Implementation
- Managed the New Hire I9 process in Workday and E-Verify and all new hire onboarding
Human Resources Analyst - Recruitment
Las Vegas Valley Water District
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection of candidates
- Built strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates
- Screened and interviewed candidates to ensure qualifications matched open positions
- Recruited for high-volume and specialized positions
- Established new community partner relationships for recruitment outreach
- Designed and trained on a new candidate screening process in Workday
- Created a candidate disposition matrix for the Workday ATS
- Managed the 2019 Summer Hire program for returning candidates and new hires.
Manager, Talent Acquisition
MGM Resorts International
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Led a team of 25 employees, including Recruiters, Analysts, and Representatives
- Developed and facilitated training curriculum for monthly Workday Recruiting processes for Hiring Managers across all 13 properties
- Managed all phases of recruitment, assessment, and selection
- Collaborated with Corporate business leaders to develop TA and organizational strategies aligned with company objectives
- Partnered with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
- Provided recruitment guidance and support to hiring managers and HR business partners
- Conducted market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition
- Trained hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment processes, systems, and tools
- Developed and implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives to enhance the candidate pool and promote a diverse workforce
- Monitored and analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive efficiency
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all recruitment activities.
Talent Acquisition Consultant and Corporate Recruiter
MGM Resorts International
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted in leading a team of 6 Recruiters, 1 Analyst, and 12 Representatives
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies and processes to attract top talent for various corporate positions
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating offers
- Utilized various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and referrals, to attract qualified candidates
- Managed the candidate selection process, including reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and coordinating assessments
- Collaborated with hiring managers to assess candidate qualifications and make hiring recommendations
- Negotiated offers and managed the onboarding process for new hires
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors
- Assisted in the implementation and optimization of the Workday Recruiting system.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
MGM Resorts International
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Recruited exceptional talent for a growing business by actively sourcing and attracting qualified active and passive candidates
- Assisted in implementing a result-driven comprehensive recruitment plan aligned with the strategic vision of MGM Resorts International Human Resources
- Built strong relationships with company leadership to gain insights into operations and understand the functions of positions within each department
- Stayed updated on sourcing tools and technologies and utilized various strategies such as social networking sites, blogs, and user groups to develop candidate profiles and build internal talent pools.
Corporate Employment Recruiter
Station Casinos
03.2011 - 03.2014
- Conducted pre-screening, interviewing, evaluation, and recruitment of candidates based on consistent requirements, including responses during pre-screen interviews, employment history verification, and reference checks
- Maintained regular communication with management and department heads to track job openings and internal movement, ensuring accurate records and reports
- Prepared and updated job postings on the Station Casinos website using the Applicant Tracking System Taleo
- Attracted external applicants and candidates through job placement ads, media outlets, job sites, and job/career fairs.
Corporate Trainer (Contract Position)
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Delivered a wide range of training programs to shipboard employees, including new employee induction training, guest service and hospitality, safety and regulatory training, and shipboard management training
- Operated the Crew Training Center, offering shipboard employees educational software, English language programs, and other professional and personal development resources.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources - Human Resources Management
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario01.2005
College Diploma in Hospitality Food & Beverage Management - Food & Beverage Management
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario01.2001
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) - Workday, Taleo, Oracle, PeopleFluent
- Full-cycle Recruitment
- Sourcing and Talent Acquisition
- Interviewing and Selection
- Training and Development
- Change Management
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Compliance and Legal Requirements
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Timeline
Recruitment Operations Manager
Light & Wonder/Scientific Games
08.2019 - Current
Human Resources Analyst - Recruitment
Las Vegas Valley Water District
08.2018 - 06.2019
Manager, Talent Acquisition
MGM Resorts International
07.2016 - 08.2018
Talent Acquisition Consultant and Corporate Recruiter
MGM Resorts International
02.2015 - 07.2016
Talent Acquisition Specialist
MGM Resorts International
03.2014 - 02.2015
Corporate Employment Recruiter
Station Casinos
03.2011 - 03.2014
Corporate Trainer (Contract Position)
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2009 - 07.2009
Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources - Human Resources Management
Conestoga College
College Diploma in Hospitality Food & Beverage Management - Food & Beverage Management
Fanshawe College
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