Michael Cox

-Lead full-cycle talent acquisition initiatives across clinical, operational, administrative, and leadership positions, developing sourcing strategies and partnering with hiring leaders to meet organizational staffing needs.
- Develop and execute multi-channel recruiting strategies utilizing Indeed, LinkedIn, social media and targeted outreach to build candidate pipelines for critical hard-to-fill positions.
- Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
- Develop and post job advertisements on Indeed, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other recruiting platforms.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and healthcare employment regulations.
- Manage social media recruiting efforts and referral programs.

- Partnered with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and develop accurate job descriptions and recruitment strategies for roles including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, and Director of Rehab.
-Managed the full-cycle recruitment process—sourcing, screening, interviewing, and assisting with new hire onboarding.
- Developed and maintained the iCIMS applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate tracking of requisitions, candidates, and interview activity.
- Executed candidate dispositions and ensured compliance through precise documentation within the ATS.
- Coordinated and scheduled virtual and on site interviews across multiple departments.
- Served as the primary point of contact for all applicants, ensuring timely and professional communication.
- Trained hiring managers and interview teams on recruitment processes, interviewing best practices, and compliance expectations.

-Sourced and screened candidates for Newborn Hearing Screen Technician roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
-Developed and maintained applicant tracking system (ICIMS), tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
-Conducted telephone and virtual interviews to assess candidate experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with position requirements
-Developed and distributed job postings across leading job boards, corporate career sites, and social media platforms to expand candidate reach and strengthen talent pipelines.
-Supported employee retention through comprehensive candidate pre-screening and consistent post-hire follow-up to monitor new-hire satisfaction and engagement.
-Developed and facilitated training for hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and bias awareness, promoting consistent and objective hiring practices.

-Developed and implemented innovative recruiting strategies to attract high-demand healthcare professionals, including RNs, LPNs, OTs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, and CNAs in highly competitive markets, utilizing social media campaigns, virtual career fairs, and targeted sourcing initiatives.
-Conducted comprehensive telephone interviews to evaluate candidates' clinical experience, qualifications, skills, and overall alignment with position requirements.
-Planned and coordinated recruiting open houses and candidate events to showcase company culture, employment opportunities, and benefits while building relationships with prospective hires.
-Managed multi-channel recruitment advertising across job boards, corporate career sites, and social media platforms to maximize visibility, strengthen candidate pipelines and support hard-to-fill positions.
-Partnered closely with the hiring managers to develop and refine job descriptions, position requirements, and candidate qualifications, ensuring accurate representation of clinical roles and organizational staffing needs.

-Managed high-volume requisition portfolios across IT, finance, call center, human resources, executive and hospitality functions, prioritizing critical openings and developing strong pipelines of qualified candidates.
-Partnered with HR colleagues and hiring managers to deliver a streamlined, consistent recruiting experience for candidates and stakeholders.
-Managed full cycle recruiting process, from candidate sourcing and screening through offer and onboarding, ensuring a position candidate and new-hire experience.
-Developed and administered employee recognition initiatives designed to support employee engagement and retention.
-Conducted comprehensive candidate interviews and administered behavioral and cognitive assessments including the Predictive Index and Wonderlic to evaluate qualifications, competencies and alignment with position requirements.
-Provided ongoing support to new hires throughout the transition and onboarding process, proactively addressing questions and concerns to promote engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

-Proactively sourced, screened, and matched healthcare professionals with clinical assignments throughout Florida, ensuring alignment with client staffing need and organizational goals. recruit, qualify, and connect clinicians with healthcare assignments across Florida.
-Built and maintained a robust network of healthcare partners across hospitals, home health, hospice, senior care, and behavioral health organizations to support ongoing workforce demands.
-Managed workforce scheduling and staffing for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs ensuring optimal coverage and compliance with facility requirements.
-Collaborated with healthcare facilities to monitor and communicate progress on open staffing requests, providing timely updates and workforce solutions.
-Directed pre-shift confirmation processes to ensure accurate scheduling, staffing readiness and successful assignment fulfillment.
-Strengthened client and employee relationships through effective communication, problem resolution, and responsive workforce support.

-Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference verification, background checks, and pre-employment assessments to ensure quality hires and compliance with organizational standards.
-Partnered with hiring managers and business leaders to coordinate interview schedules, align talent acquisition strategies with workforce needs, and facilitate timely hiring decisions.
-Successfully managed high-volume requisition workloads across multiple business units while maintaining service level expectations and meeting critical staffing objectives.
-Leveraged diverse sourcing strategies including job boards, networking events and talent pipelines, to attract top talent and reduce time-to-fill metrics.
-Built and maintained strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders, including BMW, Verizon Wireless and The Ohio State University, serving as trusted talent advisor and workforce solutions partner.
-Negotiated compensation packages and employment offers, balancing candidate expectations with organizational compensation guidelines to drive offer acceptance and retention.
-Ensured compliance with employment policies, hiring practices, and confidentiality requirements throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.