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Lee Gibbons

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Effective Senior Recruiter with 5 years developing and overseeing successful recruitment strategies and department operations. Successful history filling numerous openings each quarter. Decisive leader, tactical planner and complex problem-solver with flexible mentality and hardworking attitude.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

RPO Manager

Advanced RPO
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2024 - Current
  • Advised senior leadership on staffing strategies for current and future organizational needs.
  • Performed data analysis of metrics related to recruitment efforts.
  • Assisted in developing training materials regarding employment policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed trends in hiring processes and made recommendations for improvement.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop job descriptions.
  • Provided support during employee relations issues such as disciplinary actions or terminations.
  • Conducted interviews, reference checks, background investigations, and other pre-employment activities.
  • Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
  • Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
  • Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
  • Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
  • Participated in diversity initiatives within the organization.
  • Recruited and screened potential candidates for open positions.

Sr Talent Consultant

Advanced RPO
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Implemented innovative methods of recruiting passive candidates through creative sourcing techniques.
  • Collaborated with HR teams to develop succession plans for key positions in the company.
  • Sourced potential applicants through online databases, social media networks and job boards.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to hiring practices such as EEO regulations.
  • Researched and identified trends in the industry to identify potential new hires.
  • Assisted with onboarding processes including orientation, paperwork completion and training programs.

Talent Consultant

Advanced RPO
Remote, PA
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed and implemented talent strategies to drive business growth.
  • Implemented innovative methods of recruiting passive candidates through creative sourcing techniques.
  • Assisted with onboarding processes including orientation, paperwork completion and training programs.
  • Coached managers on best practices for interviewing and selecting top talent.
  • Negotiated salaries, benefits and other employment terms with successful candidates.
  • Researched and identified trends in the industry to identify potential new hires.
  • Sourced potential applicants through online databases, social media networks and job boards.
  • Collaborated with HR teams to develop succession plans for key positions in the company.
  • Built robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.

Implementation and Change Management Specialist

Pontoon Solutions Inc.
Remote, PA
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels.
  • Developed and implemented specialized procedures for customer service operations.
  • Performed quality assurance testing on newly developed software applications.
  • Generated reports to track performance metrics of team members.
  • Provided technical support for users experiencing difficulties with software applications.
  • Researched and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement.
  • Provided technical support for customers in resolving complex issues.
  • Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.

Senior Specialty Recruiter - Internal

Pontoon Solutions Inc.
Remote, PA
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Filled 70+ positions so far in current role.
  • Performed professional and technical recruiting in areas of skilled trade, finance and IT.
  • Re-created hiring goals and objectives in difficult markets to address staffing issues.
  • Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CMS software.
  • Built and leveraged professional network connections which provided continuous and relevant applicant sources across diverse industries and experience levels.
  • Increased recruiting network by leveraging industry contacts and internet mining resources, including CareerBuilder, Indeed and LinkedIn.
  • Negotiated candidate salaries and prepared employment contracts.
  • Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
  • Identified talent management priorities and goals and collaborated closely with human resource personnel.
  • Encouraged internal employee growth by focusing on talent within organization.
  • Managed development, assessment and succession of employees in critical roles through engagement, and positive collaboration.
  • Full Cycle Recruitment

Sr Talent Advisor

Pontoon Solutions/Ericsson
Remote, PA
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted senior management with making key decisions by developing and submitting performance and compensation reports with status updates and improvement recommendations.
  • Collaborated with various departments to define job qualifications.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Verified applicant references and employment details.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Oversaw full-cycle recruiting for all open requisitions
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
  • Provided recruiting activity reports to management utilizing industry-specific software and guidelines.
  • Managed 70+ active requisitions

Corporate Recruiter

Area Wide Protective Inc.
North Canton, OH
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Performed professional and technical recruiting in areas of skilled trade, finance and IT.
  • Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CMS software.
  • Re-created hiring goals and objectives in difficult markets to address staffing issues.
  • Created and maintained strong alliances with local colleges and trade schools to establish trusted relationship and continuous funnel of applicants.
  • Organized applicant drug tests and obtained results.
  • Built and leveraged professional network connections which provided continuous and relevant applicant sources across diverse industries and experience levels.
  • Increased recruiting network by leveraging industry contacts and internet mining resources, including CareerBuilder, Indeed and LinkedIn.
  • Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
  • Negotiated candidate salaries and prepared employment contracts.
  • Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
  • Managed 50+ cooperate requisitions

JR Recruiter

Area Wide Protective Inc.
Kent, OH
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Collaborated with Corporate Recruiter to develop and integrate workforce planning, analysis, and solutions.
  • Verified applicant references and employment details.
  • Pre-screened resumes before sending them to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Scheduled 50+ interviews each week.

Adobe Reader -Tech Support Specialist

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, PA
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Built and provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support on Windows, Linux and Mac systems.
  • Provided documentation on start-up, shut down and first-level troubleshooting of technical processes to support desk staff.
  • Resolved system, hardware and telephone issues within 24 hours, improving efficiency among all departments.
  • Documented all transactions and support interactions in system for future reference and addition to knowledge base.
  • Identified and solved technical issues using variety of diagnostic tools and tactics.

Staffing Manager

Robert Half Office Team
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2015 - 07.2017
  • Analyzed compensation and benefits policies to develop modifications and establish competitive programs.
  • Evaluated and updated compensation strategies to offer competitive employment packages and attract top-notch talent.
  • Onboarded and trained more than four new employees per year.
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of human resources staff, delegating tasks relating to employment, compensation and employee relations.
  • Identified vacancies in staff, supported recruiting process and interviewed prospective personnel.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, offering jobs, and negotiating contracts.
  • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with labor unions by highlighting company profit and operational outcomes.
  • Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals.
  • Monitored recruitment KPIs against inclusivity standards and worked to continuously close gaps.
  • Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training on topics such as effective prospecting, sales negotiations and presentation development.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Allegheny High School
North Versailles, PA
06-2016

Skills

  • Candidate pipeline development
  • Applicant Tracking software
  • Compensation Negotiation
  • Executive recruiting strategies
  • Relationship Building
  • Consulting

Timeline

RPO Manager

Advanced RPO
05.2024 - Current

Sr Talent Consultant

Advanced RPO
01.2024 - 05.2024

Talent Consultant

Advanced RPO
03.2022 - 01.2024

Implementation and Change Management Specialist

Pontoon Solutions Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2022

Senior Specialty Recruiter - Internal

Pontoon Solutions Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2022

Sr Talent Advisor

Pontoon Solutions/Ericsson
12.2020 - 06.2021

Corporate Recruiter

Area Wide Protective Inc.
01.2019 - 10.2020

JR Recruiter

Area Wide Protective Inc.
09.2018 - 01.2019

Adobe Reader -Tech Support Specialist

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
08.2017 - 08.2018

Staffing Manager

Robert Half Office Team
03.2015 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

East Allegheny High School
Lee Gibbons