Lena Otiankouya

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for 22+ various manufacturing, sales, staff, management, executive and hourly/salaried roles
• Screen applicants and conduct initial phone/video interviews
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, sourcing strategies and coordinate interview schedulings
• Track and report on recruiting metrics and pipeline health
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to proactively identify top talent
• Utilize Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter to source for candidates for open requisitions.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles

• Built strong relationships with 70+ clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Trained, developed and coordinated contractors and subcontractors to build cohesive, talented team for projects.
• Conducted labor market research to identify emerging industries and trends impacting local workforce needs.
• Identified career goals and advancement opportunities to enable workers to find success within each individual position.
• Educated job seekers on online employment formats and discussed specific requirements for online applications.

• Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
• Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all employees based on hours worked and applicable deductions.
• Managed employee relations issues with tact, conducting investigations and providing guidance to managers for resolution.
• Coordinated employee recognition programs, boosting morale and increasing overall satisfaction levels within the company.
• Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.

• Supported internal employee referral program by promoting

opportunities and tracking referrals throughout the hiring process.

• Evaluated effectiveness of various recruitment channels, reallocating resources to optimize results.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Conduct phone screens with candidates to ensure quality fit for roles
• Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter to locate and source candidates for open oles (i.e., Creative Director), creating a pipeline of potential candidates

for open roles.

• Utilized Brassring Applicant Tracking System to track and source

candidates for open positions (i.e., UX Designer, Manager of

Operations)

• Send additional application documents to candidates for completion

• Oversaw full cycle recruiting for 15 vacancies each quarter
• Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized
• Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume
• Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the company's reach within local communities
• Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information
• Ensured accuracy of personnel records by meticulously maintaining confidential files and databases

• Mentored and coached 120+ students, offering counseling and advocacy on academic, personal, and career development challenges.
• Organized outreach programs, group sessions, and community events that fostered belonging and increased student participation.
• Acted as a liaison between students and university administration, resolving concerns and connecting them to resources.
• Managed caseloads of diverse student populations, providing tailored guidance on achieving personal and academic goals.
• Developed comprehensive curricula that catered to the unique needs of diverse groups within the community, fostering inclusivity and belonging.