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Michelle Barazan

Houston,TX

Summary

Experienced, effective, self-motivated Senior Recruiter adept in all aspects of recruitment support and solutions. Bringing forth over 30 years of industry experience, interpersonal intelligence and expertise in sourcing full life cycle positions. High-level thinker focused on competitive growth while delivering result driven performance in high pressure fast paced environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Equipped with a diverse and promising skill-set, conductive to providing optimal support to HR business partners and hiring managers.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Houstons Best Personnel
Houston, Texas
03.2003 - 05.2024
  • Heavy Full life cycle recruiting: posting, sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, offer creation, background,on-boarding
  • Coordinated recruitment for corporate office
  • Collaborated with staffing firms to efficiently fill temporary assignments
  • Worked alongside hiring managers to establish hiring criteria
  • Contacted candidate references and verified employment and education
  • Implemented cost-saving measures in the areas of expense processing, per diem allocation, and travel reservations
  • Managed résumé database and candidate dispositions
  • Enhanced team member performance utilizing strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching, education and training.
  • Developed employee handbooks and implemented company policies and procedures.
  • Created Service Level Agreements, Proposals and Corporate Contracts
  • Created and maintained candidate pipelines efficiently
  • Acquired New Sales and Vendor Contracts
  • Conducted exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees
  • Crafted impactful job advertisements on various platforms .
  • Identified and evaluated candidates using various channels such as networking, job postings, cold calling, internet searches, referrals.
  • LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Google and Social Media Platforms
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
  • Microsoft Office Programs, Word

Corporate Recruiter

Ameriforce
Houston, Texas
12.1993 - 02.2003
  • Sourced and recruited In-house/Off site employees for company locations in Houston, San Antonio, Florida, and Austin.
  • Full-recruitment lifecycle
  • Optimized team efficiency by effectively training, supervising, and guiding employees in implementing best practices and adhering to regulatory protocols.
  • Established and managed partnerships with external staffing agencies and vendors.
  • Managed vendor contracts and negotiated sales contracts.
  • Conducted drug tests and background checks.
  • Successfully organized and participated in over 30 recruiting events with the goal of promoting employment opportunities to high-caliber candidates, applying strategic job posting techniques.
  • Implemented new rules and regulations, showcasing contract negotiation expertise.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing social media platforms and online job boards to effectively promote open positions and actively connect with prospective candidates, while simultaneously establishing industry-specific talent pipelines.

Education

BS in Finance -

Southwest Texas State
05.1990

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Meticulously Organized
  • High Attention to Detail
  • Employee Recruitment & Retention
  • High-Volume Staffing
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Training and Development
  • Team Management
  • Human Resource Management Systems
  • Workforce Planning
  • Recruitment Metrics
  • Global Talent Acquisition

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Houstons Best Personnel
03.2003 - 05.2024

Corporate Recruiter

Ameriforce
12.1993 - 02.2003

BS in Finance -

Southwest Texas State
Michelle Barazan