Maranda Hill
Riverview,FL
Summary
Dynamic recruiting professional with a proven track record in achieving employer hiring objectives through innovative strategies. Expertise in leveraging job boards, LinkedIn, and ATS systems to optimize talent acquisition processes. Demonstrated success in mentoring teams to exceed recruitment targets while fostering a collaborative environment. Aiming to refine recruitment strategies further and elevate organizational talent acquisition efforts.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Fortrea
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Streamlined hiring operations through effective use of ATS.
- Collaborated with designated Business Units to deliver comprehensive recruitment solutions.
- Crafted customized recruitment strategies aligned with client talent management goals.
- Guided business leadership and HR partners in identifying priority roles and key markets for targeted strategies.
- Acted as internal consultant and advisor on recruitment best practices to clients and senior management.
- Prepared metrics, statistics and updates for quarterly client reviews.
- Functioned as SME for designated Global Talent Acquisition business areas, including ERP, relocation, social media recruitment, conferences, and events.
- Guided junior staff in direct sourcing techniques, conference strategies, and industry knowledge.
- Partnered with recruitment team to design comprehensive hiring strategies.
- Created offer packages in collaboration with hiring managers and HR partners.
- Completed comprehensive pre-employment screening procedure.
- Conducted training and orientation sessions for supervisors and employees on recruiting procedures.
- Coordinated recruiting efforts with HR departments, employees, and hiring managers.
- Ensured compliance with local laws regulating ATS data for recruitment activity.
- Maintained adherence to Service Level Agreements by achieving key performance metrics.
- Directed projects involving recruiting initiatives, including the development of candidate sell sheets.
- Implemented digital marketing techniques to attract applicants for open roles.
- Conducted orientation sessions to provide new hires with an understanding of company policies.
- Served as a brand advocate, highlighting company values and culture to attract candidates.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
- Advised on compensation solutions designed to align with unique requirements.
- Crafted engaging job listings for the corporate website.
- Ensured compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws.
- Maintained adherence to employment laws.
- Cultivated strong connections with hiring managers to grasp departmental recruitment demands.
- Cultivated relationships with external recruiters and staffing agencies to acquire talent.
- Supported creation of recruitment strategies with projected budgets.
- Sustained robust talent pipelines for high-volume positions.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Senior Recruiter)
CLINICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP (CSG, Inc.)
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Recruited exceptional candidates by fostering strong professional networks.
- Established and cultivated robust candidate pipelines leveraging both active and passive sourcing strategies.
- Contributed to RFP development by offering clinical recruitment expertise.
- Delivered guidance throughout client interviews, covering counteroffers and job transitions.
- Conducted follow-ups with client contacts on assigned accounts regarding interviews.
- Coached candidates for interviews with strategic advice and analysis.
- Performed in-depth reference evaluations to validate candidate qualifications.
- Guided and supported development of junior recruiters.
- Networked with industry professionals at major conferences.
Senior Clinical Research Recruiter
MINDLANCE CLINICAL
Tampa, Florida
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Assessed candidate qualifications by conducting interviews.
- Executed sourcing initiatives utilizing market analysis, online platforms, and professional connections.
- Equipped candidates with crucial interview insights.
- Facilitated client interviews, counteroffers, and job transitions.
- Performed comprehensive validation of candidate qualifications via professional reference evaluations.
- Managed candidate interactions in Applicant Tracking System.
- Developed efficient hiring strategies to bring in qualified candidates for research positions.
- Engaged in team discussions to develop innovative strategies for acquiring research talent.
Business Development Account Manager
INVENTIV HEALTH CLINICAL
Tampa, FL
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Increased client base significantly through acquisition and retention strategies.
- Engaged in proactive sourcing to identify prospective clients.
- Collaborated with hiring managers and vendor management to fulfill staffing requirements in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotech and General Lab sectors.
- Managed development of innovative solutions for contractual and functional service requirements nationwide.
- Participated in key industry conferences to enhance network connections and raise awareness of inVentiv Health Clinical.
- Negotiated new Master Services Agreements with potential clients and on-site vendors.
- Secured favorable rates and terms through effective client negotiations.
- Boosted sales potential through revenue maximization.
- Collaborated with the sales team to devise effective strategies for meeting sales targets.
- Supported creation of pricing strategies for diverse company offerings.
Lead Recruiter
INVENTIV HEALTH CLINICAL
Tampa, FL
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Conducted candidate recruitment through diverse sourcing activities such as market research and networking.
- Determined and implemented appropriate recruiting techniques for market, industry, skill set and region
- Assessed market dynamics to maintain candidate inventory at optimal levels.
- Conducted interviews to gather detailed work history, education, and job skills.
- Conducted thorough reference checks on candidates to verify skill sets and work history.
- Facilitated execution of background investigations across administrative teams.
- Facilitated presentation of job opportunities to candidates.
- Prepared candidates for interviews by providing process insights.
- Coached candidates on best practices during client interviews.
- Executed follow-up efforts to maintain candidate engagement.
- Provided guidance on performance evaluation processes for team members.
- Executed quality assurance processes to evaluate candidate suitability.
- Oversaw onboarding process for new recruiters to optimize performance.
- Developed and delivered quarterly lunch-and-learn sessions.
Recruiter
INVENTIV HEALTH CLINICAL
Tampa, FL
05.2007 - 09.2011
- Recruited skilled candidates through various sourcing activities such as market research, job fairs, and job boards.
- Analyzed market trends to maintain balanced candidate inventory levels.
- Cultivated continuous engagement with passive candidates.
- Conducted interviews to assess work history, education, training and job skills.
- Verified references of candidates to validate their skills and experience.
- Organized essential background checks with administrative teams.
- Facilitated job offer communication and discussed salary details.
- Guided candidates in navigating the client interview process, emphasizing counteroffers.
- Delivered performance evaluation insights from line manager.
- Performed quality assurance for candidates to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
- Guided new recruiters to accelerate their adaptation timeline.
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSBachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Workday
- iCIMS
- Phenom
- Bullhorn
- People Soft
- Recruitmax
- Salesforce
- Job Diva
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic Troubleshooting Skills
- Industry networking
- Applicant tracking systems
- Onboarding process management
- Recruitment marketing
- Competency-based interviewing
- Recruitment event planning
- Social media recruiting
- Recruiter training and mentoring
- Passive candidate engagement
- Candidate sourcing
- Boolean search techniques
- Talent acquisition
- Candidate pre-screening
- Job posting optimization
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Collaborative teamwork
- Compensation negotiation
- Executive search experience
- Candidate vetting
- Recruitment metrics analysis
- Recruitment process improvement
Affiliations
- American Marketing Association
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
- National Residence Hall Honorary
- Public Relations Student Society of America
- Toastmasters
- Business Networking International (BNI)
- FAB Award Recipient, (Own It-Fantastic Support), 2024, Fortrea
- ACE Award Recipient, (People Excellence), 2021, Fortrea
- FOCUS Award Nominee, 2014, inVentiv Health-Tampa
- FOCUS Award Winner, 2013, inVentiv Health-Tampa
- Recruiter of the Month, 2013, inVentiv Health-Tampa
- Most Improved, 2011, inVentiv Health-Tampa
- Mentor of the Quarter, 2011, inVentiv Health-Tampa
- Presidents Award, 2011, inVentiv Health-Tampa
- Silver Performer, 2011, inVentiv Health-Tampa
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Fortrea
03.2020 - 01.2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Senior Recruiter)
CLINICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP (CSG, Inc.)
08.2017 - 03.2020
Senior Clinical Research Recruiter
MINDLANCE CLINICAL
07.2016 - 08.2017
Business Development Account Manager
INVENTIV HEALTH CLINICAL
09.2013 - 05.2015
Lead Recruiter
INVENTIV HEALTH CLINICAL
09.2011 - 09.2013
Recruiter
INVENTIV HEALTH CLINICAL
05.2007 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Mississippi State University
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