Michelle Fiata-Quinn
Hazlet,New Jersey
Summary
HR and Talent Acquisition professional with 3+ years of experience supporting full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR operations within a global corporate environment. Proven ability to partner with hiring managers, manage high-volume requisitions, and deliver a positive candidate and employee experience. Background also includes experience as a Category Specialist in Corporate Services, providing added perspective in cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and business operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Specialist, Corporate Services
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed sourcing and procurement for indirect services, supporting HR, TA, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and other corporate areas.
- Managed vendor selection, contract negotiations, and drove cost savings.
- Developed category strategies that aligned with overall business objectives to drive sales growth.
- Supported business partners in vendor negotiations and cost increase justifications.
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing efficient category management strategies.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through effective sourcing strategies and supplier collaboration efforts.
- Developed strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on category objectives and initiatives.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Partnered with hiring managers to define job requirements, align on hiring strategies, and provide market insights to guide decision-making.
- Created targeted sourcing strategies across LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and internal talent pools to attract hard-to-find candidates.
- Conducted structured interviews and provided hiring teams with detailed candidate evaluations and recommendations.
- Collaborated with HR and HRIS teams to ensure accurate job postings, offer details, and employee data flow into ATS systems (Workday, SuccessFactors).
- Supported campus recruiting and early-career hiring initiatives by coordinating events and screening entry-level candidates.
- Strengthened employer brand by delivering high-touch communication, resulting in improved candidate engagement and reduced drop-off rates.
Human Resources Coordinator
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated end-to-end onboarding logistics, including system access, equipment requests, and orientation scheduling to ensure a seamless new-hire experience.
- Partnered with payroll and benefits teams to resolve employee issues quickly and maintain high levels of employee satisfaction.
- Supported compliance initiatives by maintaining documentation for new hires, terminations, and required training records.
- Prepared HR communications, including policy updates, onboarding guides, and manager instructions for HR processes.
- Assisted with coordination of employee engagement activities, events, and communications.
- Monitored and updated employee lifecycle changes hires, transfers, terminations) to maintain accurate HRIS and personnel records.
- Partnered with IT, payroll, and facilities teams to ensure smooth onboarding and day-one readiness.
- Supported benefits administration and employee relations, including employee inquiries, issue resolution and policy guidance.
Education
B.A. - Psychology
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ01.2020
A.A. - Education
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ01.2016
Skills
- Onboarding Logistics
- Employee Relations
- Compliance Management
- HR Communications
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, SuccessFactors)
- Onboarding & New Hire Experience
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Benefits Administration
- Candidate Sourcing
Timeline
Category Specialist, Corporate Services
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
06.2024 - 10.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
08.2022 - 06.2024
Human Resources Coordinator
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
02.2022 - 08.2022
B.A. - Psychology
Georgian Court University
A.A. - Education
Brookdale Community College