MICHAEL NUZIO
Summary
Resourceful Talent Consultant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless integration of talent solutions within organizational frameworks.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
HR / Talent Acquisition
Consultant
04.2023 - Current
- Provide counsel and build cohesive relationships with stakeholders through collaboration and proactive engagement.
- Advise clients on workforce planning and talent management solutions.
- Develop and implement talent strategies to drive business growth.
Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Rakuten International
New York, NY
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed recruiting for Rakuten Advertising (largest pay-for-performance affiliate marketing network), adding to the BU's growth and development, part of the 70+ businesses operating in 30+ countries.
- Serve as a trusted talent acquisition advisor and senior level recruiter to level stakeholders, developing talent pipelines in niche markets and leading functional areas.
- Collaborate across global teams and technologies to standardize and maximize function, adapting to changing technologies, tools and global HR processes.
- Filled difficult hard-to-fill roles critical to our commercial/revenue operations teams, account management, product and corporate roles.
- Undertake searches supporting regional and global managers and provide a white glove service, mediating hiring manager questions, influencing process improvements, while expediting fast turnarounds.
Talent Acquisition Lead
McCann Health
New York, NY
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Led full life cycle recruiting for all Account, Strategy, Medical, Creative, Project Management, Operations, New Business, HR, Finance and Admin within multiple client groups.
- Built relationships at all levels within agency and with candidates to be seen as the expert in recruiting and collaborative partners.
- Successfully managed up to 100+ open positions at a time and maintained detailed corporate metrics.
- Managed, mentored a team of full-cycle recruiters.
- Collaborated with executive leadership and stakeholders, providing recommendations on strategy and compensation.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Omnicom Health Group
New York, NY
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed full life cycle recruitment for a variety of roster healthcare agencies. Proactively sourced and screened candidates, utilizing channels to establish qualified talent pools.
- Accurately managed candidate and requisition status reporting, applicant tracking system, hiring metrics, compliance regulations and agency recruitment policies.
- Managed a team of recruiters
- Partnered with senior agency leadership and HRBP's to assess current and future talent needs; aligning hiring initiatives with company/people strategies.
- Oversaw external vendors, contract negotiations, background checks and onboarding processes.
Founder
AQUA Recruiting Partners
New York, NY
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Company overview: Owner of boutique recruiting practice.
- Established recruiting strategies to connect talent with client needs.
VP, Talent Acquisition
MikeWorldWide
New York, NY
11.2010 - 10.2013
- MikeWorldWide is a leading independent public relations firm, with disciplines including technology, digital and social media marketing, public affairs and government relations, corporate communications, healthcare, sustainability and visual branding.
- Oversaw and contributed to identifying, evaluating, closing, and on-boarding all new hires across ten US regional and global offices.
- Directed and mentored team of recruiters in acquiring high-performing talent via networking, social media, internal referral, and strategic relationships with professional/industry associations, institutions, and external agencies.
- Cultivated a reputation as a strategic advisor and partner to the practice leaders, resulting in more open dialogue and faster, more efficient turnaround times.
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance company growth and market positioning.
Managing Director
The Peak Organization
New York, NY
11.2005 - 08.2010
- Managed recruitment for division of professional staffing firm, focusing on retained/ contingency searches for advertising, marketing, communications, brand/product management, strategy and creative talent.
- Solidified relationships with candidate prospects as well as client contacts to assess needs, action plans, and devise strategies for creating pipelines.
- Sourced talent through industry networking, social media engagement and strategic NY area partnerships for lead generation.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Regional Manager
Paladin (LHH)
New York, NY
07.2002 - 11.2005
- Responsible for freelance and direct-hire search, new business development and talent conversion placements for national creative staffing agency.
- Led regional teams (NY, NJ, CT, MA, RI) to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Account Manager
ICC
New York, NY
01.1998 - 07.2002
Media Planning Supervisor
Wieden + Kennedy
Portland, OR
12.1996 - 09.1997
Media Planner, Assistant Media Planner
Resource/Ammirati, An IBM Company
New York, NY
05.1994 - 05.1996
Education
BBA - Marketing & International Business
Hofstra University
New YorkSkills
- Talent sourcing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership development
- Retention strategies
- ATS management
- Succession planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employer branding
Timeline
HR / Talent Acquisition
Consultant
04.2023 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Rakuten International
04.2020 - 03.2023
Talent Acquisition Lead
McCann Health
08.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Omnicom Health Group
04.2016 - 08.2018
Founder
AQUA Recruiting Partners
11.2013 - 04.2016
VP, Talent Acquisition
MikeWorldWide
11.2010 - 10.2013
Managing Director
The Peak Organization
11.2005 - 08.2010
Regional Manager
Paladin (LHH)
07.2002 - 11.2005
Account Manager
ICC
01.1998 - 07.2002
Media Planning Supervisor
Wieden + Kennedy
12.1996 - 09.1997
Media Planner, Assistant Media Planner
Resource/Ammirati, An IBM Company
05.1994 - 05.1996
BBA - Marketing & International Business
Hofstra University
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