Melissa Hausner
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Strategic Senior Recruiter with 10+ years of experience in corporate and field recruitment, specializing in building high-performing teams in fast-paced, brand-driven environments. Adept at full-cycle recruiting, talent pipeline development, and using data-driven strategies to enhance hiring outcomes. Known for aligning recruitment initiatives with business goals to achieve exceptional retention and organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract West Region Retail Recruiter
Alice + Olivia By Stacey Bendet
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Led full-cycle recruitment for West Coast retail locations, including intake meetings and candidate pipeline management.
- Partnered with regional retail leaders to define hiring priorities and align recruitment strategies with brand standards.
- Streamlined applicant tracking and ensured compliance with hiring timelines using Trackstar.
Contract Director of Business Development
Back Bone Society
Los Angeles
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed customized solutions tailored specifically to individual client needs, leading to an increase in repeat business engagements.
- Increased client base by developing and implementing effective business development strategies.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, reducing operational costs significantly for the organization.
- Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
Senior Recruiter, West Coast
Christian Dior Couture
Beverly Hills, CA
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Recruited and onboarded 100+ retail professionals within six months, achieving a 98% retention rate.
- Designed and implemented a “Retail Leadership Program,” enhancing managerial competencies across the region.
- Collaborated with market leaders to forecast staffing needs and maintain a proactive talent pipeline.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
GUESS?, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Filled 50+ corporate roles in the first quarter through innovative sourcing and engagement strategies.
- Reduced cost per hire by 15% while maintaining high-quality candidate selection.
- Led a team of recruiters and coordinators, driving operational efficiency and improving team performance.
Corporate Recruiter
True Religion
Manhattan Beach, CA
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Orchestrated the comprehensive strategic recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives for the organization, successfully managing the hiring needs of over 400 employees.
- Demonstrated immediate effectiveness by securing a VP of E-Commerce within my first two weeks, followed by the successful filling of 62 corporate-level positions within three months.
- Worked in close collaboration with the Executive Manager to devise and execute tailored recruitment strategies, addressing staffing requirements across various departments.
- Pioneered and managed a robust talent pool, ensuring a consistent supply of qualified candidates to meet ongoing and future hiring needs, thereby underpinning organizational success.
Recruiter
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Hollywood, CA
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed all aspects of the recruitment process for both retail stores and corporate positions, ensuring a seamless and effective hiring journey from start to finish.
- Played a crucial role in sourcing candidates through targeted career fairs and in-store hiring events, significantly contributing to the successful recruitment of top talent.
- Conducted a thorough analysis of existing recruitment Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), redefining them to better align human resources objectives with overarching business goals.
- Provided essential support in determining appropriate starting salaries and employment terms for new hires, ensuring competitive offers and compliance with organizational policies.
Contract Recruiter
The Honest Company
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Sourced and recruited candidates for hard-to-fill technical positions, including software engineers, data engineers, integration engineers, IT support, and non-technical roles within Marketing, Supply Chain, Creative, R&D, and more.
- Coordinated phone screens and onsite interviews while ensuring a delightful candidate experience.
Recruiting Manager
Robert Half
Los Angeles, CA
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Spearheaded the creation and development of successful marketing strategies and lead generation job advertisements
- Effectively utilized social media platforms to source, pre-screen, interview, and place candidates as part of assigned duties
- Operated as a trusted confidant and mentor and furnished guidance and support to clients and candidates in accordance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
- Achieved substantial success by maintaining a 96% candidate placement success ratio and ranked as the number three highest biller for the West Region.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development
California State University - Long Beach
05.2012
Skills
- Corporate and Retail Recruiting
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Employer Branding
- High-Volume Hiring
- Training and Onboarding
- Recruitment Metrics and Analytics
- Candidate Experience Optimization
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Awards
CARE Award - Recognized for Corporate Social Responsibility and efforts to make life better for the people I
serve Best of Staffing - Client Service, Inavero "Best of Staffing" presented by CareerBuilder.
Timeline
Contract West Region Retail Recruiter
Alice + Olivia By Stacey Bendet
06.2024 - 09.2024
Contract Director of Business Development
Back Bone Society
12.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Recruiter, West Coast
Christian Dior Couture
03.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Corporate Recruiter
GUESS?, Inc.
08.2021 - 03.2022
Corporate Recruiter
True Religion
09.2019 - 08.2021
Recruiter
BCBGMAXAZRIA
01.2018 - 09.2019
Contract Recruiter
The Honest Company
09.2017 - 01.2018
Recruiting Manager
Robert Half
05.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development
California State University - Long Beach