Nicole Williams
Converse,TX
Summary
Talent acquisition professional with wealth of experience in sourcing, interviewing, and placing high-caliber candidates. Known for collaborative approach that ensures alignment with team goals and adapts to changing recruitment needs. Expertise includes candidate assessment, onboarding, and employee retention.
Skilled talent acquisition consultant with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Expertise in candidate sourcing, interview processes, and relationship management. Known for reliability, strategic thinking, and effective communication.
Experienced with full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, and talent pipeline development. Utilizes advanced methodologies to identify and engage top candidates, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Track record of fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and delivering effective recruitment solutions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant (Technical, Data, Cyber Security)
Huntington Bank
09.2021 - Current
- Manage and maintain business relationships with peers and business partners
- Review resumes, evaluate candidates and conduct initial phone screens
- Source and recruit candidate for current and future opportunities
- Work within Workday ATS to track, manage pipeline, disposition and communicate to hiring mgrs. and candidates.
- Administer the offer process to hiring managers and candidates
- Work within Workday ATS to track, manage pipeline, disposition and communicate to hiring mgrs. and candidates
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement in hiring outcomes and processes.
- Led talent acquisition strategies to enhance workforce quality and align with organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented streamlined recruitment processes, improving overall efficiency in hiring practices.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and create targeted job descriptions.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Andersen Corporation (Contractor)
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported and managed the recruiting process for Supply Chain, Engineer and IT roles
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with respective partners of the business
- Organize and lead strategy sessions with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process
- Source applicants to evaluate qualifications against the requisition at hand
- Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes through the organization
- Support and fill requisitions while developing strong external talent pipeline
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent across various departments
Sr Technical Talent Acquisition Consultant
3M -(Contractor)
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Full life-cycle recruiting of technical professionals
- Successfully managed Diversity Recruiting efforts
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with hiring mgrs., passive and active candidates
- Partner with hiring manager to understand and help develop a job description for requisitions
- Identify potential candidates through the internal and external sources: networking, web sourcing, candidate referrals
- Develop recruiting strategies to identify new diverse talent
- Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies to attract top candidates.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and create job descriptions.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes and enhance candidate experience.
Sr. Payroll and Corporate Recruiter
MGK
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Manage all Functions of the ADP Payroll System
- Managed full cycle recruiting for mid-level to executive roles
- Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
- Manage staff PTO balances and accruals
- Provide payroll training for Managers and Staff
- Implemented and trained employees on ADP Time and Attendance Platform
- Managed the full recruiting cycle bringing on 25-30% additional staff per year
- Developed work related management and employee training
- Develop and updated Job Descriptions and managed job websites and posting
- Employee Relations- conducted investigations, consulted managers, provided diversity and mgr. training
- Developed and executed recruitment strategies to attract top talent across diverse business units.
- Utilized Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline candidate tracking and improve hiring efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
- Trained and mentored junior recruiters, enhancing team performance and recruitment processes.
Payroll and Recruiting Manager
People of Color –Mental Health Network
04.2012 - 12.2014
- Manage all Functions of the ADP Payroll System
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 500 employees
- Manage and process garnishments
- Provide payroll training for Managers and Staff
- Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
- Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
- Responsible for other duties assigned by management
- Manage staff PTO balances and accruals
- Managed and conducted all employee relation matters
- Managed the full recruiting cycle for mid-level to executive roles
- Developed innovative recruitment strategies tailored to diverse mental health needs.
- Streamlined candidate sourcing processes using advanced applicant tracking systems.
- Trained and mentored junior recruiters to enhance talent acquisition skills.
- Increased employee retention rates by designing comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires.
- Developed detailed reporting structures for key performance indicators related to recruitment activities, ensuring transparency and accountability in hiring efforts.
Sr HR Generalist
Open Works (Amazon)
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed High Volume-Fast Pace Full Cycle Recruiting
- Managed Training with Management on HR related policies and processes
- Managed all Worker Comp Claims
- Managed and Conducted Employee Relation Investigations; including EEOC charges
- Managed Monthly reports such as turnover and openings
- Go-to-Person for Mangers needing assistance with HR related issues
- Assisted with Payroll processing and Benefit Enrollment i.e. Health and 401K for 1200 employees
- 2 years 1 month
Employee Relations Associate/Site Specialist
Best Buy Corp
08.2005 - 12.2009
- Core ER Resource for Eastern Region
- Conducted full cycle internal investigations including sexual harassment and discrimination
- Identified and reported trends in assigned districts to Upper Management reducing litigation
- Provide guidance and counsel ranging from entry level employees to Upper Management
- Tracked and administered all task using Siebel, Discoverer and Oracle.
- 4 years 4 months
HR Representative/Recruiter
Liberty Diversified Industries
03.2000 - 03.2005
- Managed all grievance, unemployment and arbitration hearings
- Conducted internal ER investigations
- Drive management review process for consistency, fairness, and succession planning
- Responsible for the full cycle recruitment from Executive to Entry Level Positions
- Functioned as management link to senior staff, Regional Offices and Headquarters
- Develop and facilitated Diversity training, performance and talent management
- 5 years
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN05-2000
Skills
- Passive candidate recruiting
- Diversity hiring
- Global talent acquisition
- Candidate assessment
Timeline
Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant (Technical, Data, Cyber Security)
Huntington Bank
09.2021 - Current
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Andersen Corporation (Contractor)
03.2021 - 09.2021
Sr Technical Talent Acquisition Consultant
3M -(Contractor)
11.2018 - 05.2020
Sr. Payroll and Corporate Recruiter
MGK
03.2016 - 11.2018
Payroll and Recruiting Manager
People of Color –Mental Health Network
04.2012 - 12.2014
Sr HR Generalist
Open Works (Amazon)
06.2010 - 07.2012
Employee Relations Associate/Site Specialist
Best Buy Corp
08.2005 - 12.2009
HR Representative/Recruiter
Liberty Diversified Industries
03.2000 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Metropolitan State University