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.
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