Hi, I’m
Melissa Hausner
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Offering 10 years of experience managing and developing high-performing teams through recruitment, training, organizational development and evaluation of performance. Adept at combining novel technologies and data alongside established recruitment paradigms to seamlessly fill high-priority positions.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTUREBEVERLY HILLS, CA
SENIOR RECRUITER (WEST COAST)
03.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Attended the 2022 CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE in the Bahamas.
- Spearheaded the development of the "Retail Leadership Program," which significantly enhanced managerial competencies across stores.
- Successfully filled over 100 retail positions within a six-month timeframe, while achieving an exceptional 98% retention rate, reflecting the effectiveness of the hiring and onboarding process.
- Utilize expertise and experience to anticipate the recruitment needs in each market and guarantee an efficient and qualitative recruitment process
- Prospect for, identify, and acquire retail talents in each market and foster close relationships with store managers to provide coaching on sourcing and recruitment
- Conduct the ongoing evaluation and assessment of performance to identify areas for improvement and develop recruitment plans.
GUESS?, INC.LOS ANGELES, CA
SENIOR CORPORATE RECRUITER
08.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Led recruiting activities, filling 50+ roles within the first quarter.
- Reduced cost per hire by 15% through effective sourcing strategies.
- Partnered with Executive Leadership to address weekly staffing needs.
- Managed two recruiters, a recruiting coordinator and intern.
REFORMATIONVERNON, CA
CONTRACT TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER
06.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated and facilitated the full cycle recruiting process for IT Department and Distribution Center as part of assigned duties
- Achieved a 97% successful placement rate for IT Department and Distribution Center roles
- Navigated the organization, coordination, and facilitation of weekly meetings with CFO and CPO to set realistic expectations on time to fill, compensation, candidate pool quality, and market feedback
TRUE RELIGION BRAND JEANSMANHATTAN BEACH, CA
CONTRACT RECRUITER
09.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Directed all elements of overall strategic recruitment and talent acquisition approach for the 400+ employee organization
- Played a key role by filling the VP of E-Commerce role in the first two weeks of joining the company, as well as filling 62 corporate level positions in three months
- Cooperated effectively with Executive Manager to create, develop, and implement recruitment strategies for positions at all areas
- Led the establishment of and oversaw the maintenance of a solid pool of suitable candidates to ensure success.
BCBGMAXAZRIAHOLLYWOOD, CA
CONTRACT RECRUITER
01.2020 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Oversaw and facilitated all elements of the entire recruitment process for all stores and company corporate positions
- Served in an integral role by acquiring applicants through career fairs and in-store hiring events to ensure success
- Performed the analysis of and redefined recruiting KPIs to ensure better alignment of HR goals with business objectives
- Provided assistance and support in setting appropriate starting salaries and terms of employment for new employees.
VENUS ET FLEURSanta Fe Springs, CA
CONTRACT TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
03.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Led the full recruiting cycle for all roles
- Owned the ATS (Google Hire) pipeline activity and metrics to share in discussion with the leadership team and ensure hiring goals are met
- Maintained internal documentation on recruiting workflow, processes, and procedures
- Built talent pipeline through LinkedIn Recruiter, in store hiring events, referrals, and other creative sourcing campaigns
- Improved and implemented new HR processes such as onboarding, off-boarding, and internship programs.
THE HONEST COMPANYLOS ANGELES, CA
CONTRACT RECRUITER
12.2018 - 03.2019
Job overview
- 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.
ROBERT HALFLOS ANGELES, CA
RECRUITING MANAGER
05.2015 - 09.2017
Job overview
- 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.
DELOITTELOS ANGELES, CA
CAMPUS RECRUITING COORDINATOR
03.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Navigated the organization and coordination of event logistics, including presentations, interviews, conferences, campus activities, and events for the LA, OC, and SF Offices
- Leveraged the web-based applicant tracking system to accurately maintain all candidate data and reporting
- Provided assistance and support in planning and executing campus and office interviews, scheduled and organized candidate phone screenings, and operated as point of contact for candidates and hiring managers
- Administered the distribution and collection of employment-related materials, including HR forms, background check authorizations, etc.
Education
California State University Long BeachLong Beach, California
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)
University Overview
Honors: Dean's List
Skills
- Recruitment Management
- Candidate Screening
- Networking
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Relationship Management
- Human Resources
- People Support
- Staffing Needs Assessment
- Employee Retention
- Client Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Benefits Negotiation
- Business Requirements Understanding
- Data Analysis
- Global Recruitment
- New Hire Training
- Organizational Planning Knowledge
- Training and Onboarding
Timeline
SENIOR RECRUITER (WEST COAST)
CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE
03.2022 - 03.2023
SENIOR CORPORATE RECRUITER
GUESS?, INC.
08.2021 - 03.2022
CONTRACT TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER
REFORMATION
06.2021 - 08.2021
CONTRACT RECRUITER
BCBGMAXAZRIA
01.2020 - 06.2020
CONTRACT RECRUITER
TRUE RELIGION BRAND JEANS
09.2019 - 05.2021
CONTRACT TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
VENUS ET FLEUR
03.2019 - 01.2020
CONTRACT RECRUITER
THE HONEST COMPANY
12.2018 - 03.2019
RECRUITING MANAGER
ROBERT HALF
05.2015 - 09.2017
CAMPUS RECRUITING COORDINATOR
DELOITTE
03.2013 - 05.2015
California State University Long Beach
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)
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.
Volunteer Experience
- Youth Business Alliance, Guest Speaker since 2018
- UCR Advisory Board Member, Women in Leadership at University of California, Riverside
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.
Volunteer Experience
- Youth Business Alliance, Guest Speaker since 2018
- UCR Advisory Board Member, Women in Leadership at University of California, Riverside