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Oladayo Akerele

Bayonne,NJ

Summary

Self driven Talent Acquisition Partner with substantial experience in the Recruiting and staffing field. Heavily skilled in full cycle technical recruiting, ATS Systems, Screening Resumes, Onboarding, successfully closing candidates, employee relations, as well as sourcing and hiring with DEI initiatives. Recognized for successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously and providing guidance to team members. Proven track record of developing and executing strong Human Resources strategies to improve employee satisfaction and productivity. Seeking to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute to team success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Partner

Google via Experis
New York, NY
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Full Cycle, End to End Recruiting at Google Cloud Argentina & Google Public Sector
  • Achieved Highest Reply rate on Google Cloud Argentina Team
  • Utilized Workday ATS system to monitor candidate pipeline
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel and Outlook to monitor candidate pipeline and maintain employee records.
  • Achieved Second highest time to fill on the Google Cloud Argentina team
  • Drafted and extended offer letters and new hire documents to selected hires.
  • Primary support for People Operations teams.
  • Managed and lead team debrief meetings to assess status of teams pipeline as well as assessing best practices to identify areas that require improvement
  • Worked diligently with Talent Acquisition Managers and Sourcers to hire top talent.
  • Work with HR Partners to identify innovative strategies to improve candidate experience and scheduling efficiency.
  • Recruited for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineers based in Argentina for Google Latam team
  • Built and Maintaining rapport with Hiring managers and different areas of the company
  • Lead team Debrief meetings to discuss candidate pipeline and status of requisitions that need to be filled
  • Partnered with government Agency Clients to hire Cross Domain Specialist, Data Center Technician, and Operations IT Specialist for Google Public Sector team
  • Screened Candidates resumes for potential roles
  • Developed best practices to increase reply rate from potential candidates
  • Sourced Candidates based on Skill, Experience and TS/SCI with Polygraph Security clearance for Google Public Sector
  • Provided outstanding Partnership to clients to shape and best match their needs and the talent in the market
  • Managed executive search process and engagements from inception to completion (e.g., identifying qualified external talent, managing clients, engaging candidates, providing exceptional experiences for candidates, and partnering with human resources and other stakeholders).
  • Managed Onboarding process of new hires and triggered necessary Global Background checks
  • Fostered trust-based relationships with candidates, Gaining a close understanding of their requirements and concerns
  • Working diligently with a DEI initiative
  • Conducted Phone Screens with prospective candidates
  • Scheduled Technical and onsite interviews
  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Negotiated between talent and various agencies for contractual arrangements.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Insight Global
New York, NY
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for Full Life Cycle Recruiting
  • Responsible for 20-35 Reqs carried
  • Sourced and Placed Entry level IT positions as well as Software Developers and Engineers
  • Sourced and placed Entry level and Mid-level Sales roles.
  • Achieved top 5 time to fill rate within team
  • Sourced and Paced Frontend developers skilled In Java and Angular
  • Utilized Workday ATS system to build and track candidate pipeline
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel and Outlook to monitor candidate pipeline and maintain employee records.
  • Worked efficiently with Talent Acquisition Managers and Sourcers to hire top talent.
  • Managed Onboarding process of new hires and triggered necessary Global Background checks
  • Sourced and Placed Backend Developers skilled in C++ and Python
  • Source, interview, and select applicants for technical positions.
    Meet with hiring managers to determine job duties.
  • Using standardized screening techniques, Assess the skills,
    Match applicants to job openings.
  • Facilitate the development of a diverse and qualified tech team to support the organization
  • List job postings on job boards, social media, corporate career web sites, and other possible channels.
  • Used ATS system Workday to build and maintain pipeline.
  • View applications & Conduct Phone Screening and Interviews.
  • instruct applicants on the nature of the job and whom they will be speaking with during the interview.
  • Facilitate meeting between hiring manager and applicant.
  • Perform background checks on applicants and identify potential red flags.
  • Initiate drug tests and interpret results.
  • Ensure proper onboarding for new hires and the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and accurately

Technical Recruiter

Core Services
Brooklyn , NY
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with potential candidates.
  • Responsible for 20-30 Reqs carried
    Sourced and Placed Entry level IT positions as well as Software Developers and Engineers
  • Sourced and Paced Frontend developers skilled In Java and Angular
  • Sourced and Placed Backend Developers skilled in C++ and Python
  • Conducted interviews to ensure solid cultural alignment between client and candidate.
  • Prepared employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex recruitment problems impacting employer short- and long-term success.
  • Provided insight regarding job duties to optimize productivity.
  • Provided recruiting activity reports to management utilizing industry-specific software and guidelines.
  • Supported human resources, controlling resume flow within applicant tracking system.
  • Implemented employee engagement and development activities, presentations and training to maximize productivity and unite workforce.
  • Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations.
  • Brought in well-qualified, multifaceted job candidates to fill open positions.
  • Coordinated company participation in local job fairs and university recruitment events for prospective hiring.
  • Created and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
  • Maintained database of established ongoing outreach efforts for qualified IT candidates to provide proactive approach to recruiting needs.
  • Built talent pipeline according to core company values and role requirements.

Technical Recruiter (contract)

24 Seven Talent
New York, NY
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Screened resumes and conducted pre-screen interviews and preliminary technical assessments of candidates.
  • Maintained database of established ongoing outreach efforts for qualified IT candidates to provide proactive approach to recruiting needs.
  • Sourced and Placed Entry level IT positions as well as Software Developers and Engineers
  • Responsible for high volume requisitions
  • Sourced and Paced Frontend developers skilled In Java and Angular
  • Sourced and Placed Backend Developers skilled in C++ and Python
  • Used standard job boards, internet tools, ATS and Social Media to source and keep track of both passive and active candidates.
  • Provided insight regarding job duties to optimize productivity.
  • Liaised between employees and senior leadership to address inquiries, complete contract processing and foster problem resolution.
  • Collaborated with internal and external clients to understand hiring needs and goals.
  • Met with candidates in person, by telephone or through video conference to assess qualifications and conduct interviews.
  • Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
  • Created job ads and wrote job descriptions.
  • Composed job offer letters.
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
  • Conducted interviews to ensure solid cultural alignment between client and candidate.
  • Prepared employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
  • Implemented employee engagement and development activities, presentations and training to maximize productivity and unite workforce.

Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Millenium Development
Brooklyn, NY
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Screened resumes and conducted pre-screen interviews and preliminary technical assessments of candidates.
  • Collaborated with internal and external clients to understand hiring needs and goals.
  • Met with candidates in person, by telephone or through video conference to assess qualifications and conduct interviews.
  • Used job boards, internet tools and career fairs to source both passive and active candidates.
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
  • Conducted interviews to ensure solid cultural alignment between client and candidate.
  • Provided insight regarding job duties to optimize productivity.
  • Provided recruiting activity reports to management utilizing industry-specific software and guidelines.
  • Perform necessary criminal background checks and connect with previous employers to determine the accuracy of applicant information
  • Meet with Human Resources to have a full-scale understanding of hiring needs and available positions within the company

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Olabisi Onabanjo University(O.O.U)
Nigeria
11.2017

Skills

  • Employee Hiring
  • Decision Making
  • Workday ATS System
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Ghire ATS System
  • Bullhorn ATS System
  • Excel and Outlook
  • Human Resources Management Systems
  • Affirmative Action Guidelines
  • Employment Recordkeeping
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Candidate Searching
  • Onboarding Placement
  • Meeting and Debrief scheduling
  • IT Recruitment Trends
  • Sales Recruitment Trends
  • Candidate Pipeline Development
  • Salary Negotiation
  • Recruiting Software Experience
  • Background Checks
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Linkedin Recrutier ATS system
  • Indeed ATS system
  • Records Management Systems
  • Sensitive Material Handling
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Executive Presentation Development
  • Memo Preparation
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
  • Task Prioritization
  • Technologically Savvy

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Partner

Google via Experis
07.2022 - 02.2023

Talent Acquisition Partner

Insight Global
05.2020 - 03.2022

Technical Recruiter (contract)

24 Seven Talent
11.2019 - 04.2020

Technical Recruiter

Core Services
06.2019 - 05.2020

Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Millenium Development
07.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Olabisi Onabanjo University(O.O.U)
Oladayo Akerele