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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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