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Lexa Zelonka

Avonmore,PA

Summary

Seasoned talent acquisition professional with forward-thinking, adaptable and detail-oriented approach to meeting employer requirements. Well-versed in job boards and online recruiting techniques. Effective at customizing recruitment strategies to meet different needs. Proficient in measuring success, documenting actions and reporting on progress in closing workforce gaps. Successfully have mentored and trained recruitment peers.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner-Contract

Curtiss Wright
06.2023 - Current
  • Recruit/Source talent for a DOD Security Facility with focus on engineering and industrial roles
  • Document in Workday
  • Develop communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
  • Optimize sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
  • Create and drive talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
  • Analyze recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Identify and create recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
  • Conduct compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
  • Promote increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
  • Assist with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Pre-screen resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Partner with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.

Talent Acquisition Partner- Team Lead

Siemens
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Developed talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans for Siemens Smart Infrastructure - Service and Solutions-(Fire, Security, HVAC) Field Technicians, Project Managers, Supervisors and Operations Manager, Project Coordinators, Finance, Manufacturing, and Sales
  • Documented in Avature/Eightfold
  • Data Analytics- Power BI
  • Led employment branding initiatives & marketing strategies
  • Performed sourcing to fill open positions and anticipate future needs
  • Planned and conducted recruitment and selection processes (interviews, screening calls etc.)
  • Took steps to ensure positive candidate experience- Continuous Improvement Project
  • Assisted in employee retention and development
  • Supervised recruiting personnel
  • Organized and/or attended career fairs, assessment centers or other events
  • Used metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement
  • Member of Veterans Outreach Team, Continuous Improvement Team, and Learning and Development Team
  • Responsible for all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training and development
  • Interviewed job applicants; review application/resume; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications
  • Developed and maintained relationships with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources
  • Prepared and maintained company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems
  • Completed salary survey questionnaires
  • Provided advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation
  • Coordinated the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries
  • Recommended, developed and maintained human resource data bases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems
  • Developed and recommended operating policy and procedural improvements


Recruiting Manager

Commercial Employees-PCNA- Agency
04.2016 - 05.2022
  • Updated current and design new recruiting procedures (e.g f Job application and onboarding processes)
  • Recruited high volume production and warehouse roles
  • Measured and reported on recruitment metrics to track successes and failures of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.
  • Managed applicant tracking systems to keep recruitment processes organized.
  • Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.
  • Negotiated job offers to attract top talent and keep organization competitive in job market.
  • Sourced candidates to identify and attract potential candidates for open positions.
  • Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent for organization.
  • Managed recruitment team and trained and mentored new advisors.
  • Established and maintained contacts with schools, employment agencies and other public organizations to find and attract applicants.
  • Elevated team performance via strategic planning and coaching in areas of prospecting, sales and value-added presentations.
  • Streamlined recruiting processes for entire team.
  • Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures.
  • Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications and characteristics of top candidates.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Kept track of recruiting metrics, TTF (time to fill), sourcing cost
  • Researched and choose job advertising options
  • Advised hiring managers on interviewing techniques
  • Recommended ways to improve our employer brand
  • Coordinated with department managers to forecast future hiring needs
  • Compliant on labor legislation and inform recruiters and managers about changes in regulations
  • Participate in job fairs and career events
  • Developed the company’s professional network through relationships with HR professionals, colleges and other partners
  • Assisted in recruiting for customers
  • Handled all customer complaints and inquires
  • Supported Sales team in closing new accounts

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Philips Health Care
11.2019 - 05.2022
  • Recruited/Sourced talent for: High Volume Manufacturing-Electro-Mechanical/Assemblers/Warehouse- Ventilators, CPAPs,
  • Clinical Nursing- RNs, Travel Nursing, Implementation Specialist, Clinical Management, Support Roles
  • Field Service- Medical- Cath Labs, Ultrasound, MRI, CT /Technical Consultants/BioMed Roles IT-Technology Consultant, Cyber Security, Radio Frequency
  • Documented and reported in Workday
  • Project Lead Of Ventilation Hiring for COVID 19-high volume project:
  • Created long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
  • Delegated tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them
  • Made effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
  • Served as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy- inclusive of TA Marketing and Onboarding
  • Communicated with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with their goals
  • Performed quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
  • Adjusted schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change
  • Member of Diversity and Inclusion committee
  • Partnered with recruitment marketing for extension in manufacturing visibility
  • Successfully led and created a DMB creation-Dailey Management Board
  • Responsible for all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training and development
  • Interviewed job applicants; reviewed application/resume; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications
  • Developed and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources
  • Prepare and maintain company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems
  • Recommended, developed and scheduled training and development courses
  • Provided advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation
  • Coordinated the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries
  • Recommended, developed and maintain human resource data bases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems
  • Developed and recommend operating policy and procedural improvements


Site Coordinator

Randstad, Bayer Healthcare- Agency
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Recruited Talent for Bayer Healthcare, onsite, high volume hourly manufacturing roles
  • Managed Employee relations
  • Payroll
  • Hire/Terminated Employees
  • Full Cycle Recruiting
  • Attended Seminars and Webinars for team building
  • Ensured candidate supervision during engagements through periodic performance checks w/ client to assure customer satisfaction
  • Assisted contractors during and after their placement confirmation
  • Assisted clients during and after the placement process
  • Coordinated & resolve concerns and queries for each account placement

Recruiting Manager

LogixGuru- Agency
03.2012 - 10.2014
  • Promoted from Recruiter to Recruiting Manager
  • Agency Recruiting for clients for Information Technology, Engineering, and Healthcare
  • (Examples) IT Specialist, Java/Progra.Netmmers, Commissioning Engineers, Nursing- LPN, CNA, RN
  • Trained and managed new recruiters brought on board
  • Developed New Training Program
  • Attended Seminars and Webinars for team building
  • Worked directly with CEO to enhance performance measurements
  • Enforced new policy and procedures
  • Placed H1b's, H1b Transfers, W2 and C2C Candidates
  • Knowledgeable on H1b processing, H1b transfers, TN Visas, E3 visas, OPT, CPT among others
  • Worked with W2s and CTC
  • Ensured client and consultant relationships are sustained at optimal levels and were also in charge for developing new business with other preferred vendors and/or clients
  • Identified potential job placements for consultant pool and conduct daily call outs to establish contact with vendors/clients
  • Negotiated placement rates and contract terms with vendors/clients
  • Provided consultants with guidance on resume preparation and career development
  • Oriented candidates through the marketing process
  • Screened candidates to ensure their qualifications meet open positions
  • Presented job opportunities to qualified candidates
  • Conducted skills testing and interviews
  • Accomplished required paperwork for candidate submittal
  • Monitored consultant status with vendor/client for the duration of project placement (after-sales service)
  • Ensured candidate supervision during engagements through periodic performance checks w/ client to assure customer satisfaction
  • Assisted contractors during and after their placement confirmation
  • Assisted clients during and after the placement process
  • Coordinated & resolved concerns and queries for each account placement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Business Management

University of Pittsburgh

Skills

  • Recruiting & Sourcing Strategies
  • Interviewing
  • Social Media/ Marketing
  • Talent Acquisition Plans
  • Applicant Tracking Systems Proficient
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Recruitment Planning
  • Interviewing Abilities
  • Employee Relations
  • Compliance
  • Recruitment
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Account Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Marketing
  • Brand Messaging
  • Team Management

Timeline

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner-Contract

Curtiss Wright
06.2023 - Current

Talent Acquisition Partner- Team Lead

Siemens
05.2022 - 04.2023

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Philips Health Care
11.2019 - 05.2022

Recruiting Manager

Commercial Employees-PCNA- Agency
04.2016 - 05.2022

Site Coordinator

Randstad, Bayer Healthcare- Agency
10.2015 - 04.2016

Recruiting Manager

LogixGuru- Agency
03.2012 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Business Management

University of Pittsburgh

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