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Paul Saunders

Paul Saunders

Pickerington,OH

Summary

Dynamic executive recruiter and recruiting manager with extensive expertise in talent acquisition and human resource management. Proven track record of leading HR initiatives and implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies. Skilled in leveraging advertising, social media marketing, and AI technologies for recruitment. Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to negotiate contracts and develop strategic business plans.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sourcing Partner

Accenture
03.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: http://www.accenture.com
  • Lead strategic and tactical processes to attract and hire Managing Directors across North America, successfully filling hard to fill MD roles
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, use advanced sourcing techniques, and develop effective strategies to attract top-tier executive candidates
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings
  • Http://www.accenture.com
  • Contract Ending 2/28/2025

Specialty Recruiting Manager, VP

PNC Bank
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Successfully led and managed a diverse team of 16 experienced recruiters, consistently meeting project deadlines, exceeding objectives, and partnering with all lines of business to drive organizational success
  • SME for the Beamery CRM solution, providing ongoing technical guidance and strategic insights to team members, significantly enhancing their performance and productivity
  • Created and delivered engaging content and monthly webinars for a large recruiting team of over 200 people, significantly enhancing the team's understanding and performance
  • Managed the contingent workforce program, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness, contributing to the overall success of the organization

Specialty Recruiting Manager (Interim), AVP

PNC Bank
09.2021 - 04.2022

Team Lead – Contingent Sourcing, Officer

PNC Bank
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Stood-up PNC's contract worker recruitment capability, developing and implementing best practices for engaging external talent, which led to improved recruitment outcomes and a stronger talent pool
  • Streamlined processes within the TalentNet system and trained the team on its effective use, increasing efficiency, reducing time-to-fill for contract positions, and enhancing overall team performance
  • Piloted innovative outreach protocols for LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and Workday, and designed a customized resume template showcasing PNC's unique value proposition, resulting in enhanced candidate sourcing, higher-quality hires, and increased attractiveness to potential candidates
  • Http://pnc.com/

Sr. Recruiter/Sourcer/Team Lead – Officer

PNC Bank
04.2015 - 06.2020
  • Company Overview: http://pnc.com/
  • Successfully expanded recruitment scope beyond the lending community, efficiently filling niche positions, including Commercial Lenders, Lending Managers, Business Bankers, and Mortgage Loan Officers
  • Led multiple special projects, designed and launched the 'Sourcepoint' website, co-authored the Talent Tracker publications, contributing to recruiting team efficiency
  • Played an integral role in the Avature (CRM) Project Team, participated in the AI project team, fostering innovation and technology integration within recruitment processes
  • Stepped up to support Talent Acquisition in various roles as needed, showcasing adaptability, commitment, and leadership in the CRM replacement team
  • Http://pnc.com/

Principal

IRS Services Columbus
11.2013 - 03.2015
  • Created and led a start-up company focusing on recruiting in Healthcare, Technology, and Banking
  • Developed a niche market for Surgical Services, successfully placing four Directors in 2014 with an average placement fee of $28,000
  • Acquired a contract opportunity to recruit sales talent with Verizon Wireless, initially a 3-month contract that extended to over a year
  • Spent nine months training local management in the Midwest on recruitment strategies

Recruiting Manager

Robert Half Technology
01.2013 - 11.2013
  • Recruited Technology candidates for Central Ohio organizations
  • New client development and recruitment of permanent technology positions and candidates in the market

Leadership Consultant/Account Executive/Leadership Solutions Specialist

HealthLinx Executive Search
03.2010 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: https://healthlinx.com/
  • Excelled in recruiting Director-level and above candidates in healthcare, generating over $300,000 in new business and $200,000 in fees
  • Earned Rookie of the Year and achieved the highest placement fee of $62,000
  • Enhanced recruitment efficiency by implementing an applicant tracking system
  • Established a new division for recruiting sales professionals, developing the team, creating marketing strategies, and managing recruitment efforts, leading to division success and growth
  • Https://healthlinx.com/

Recruiter/Team Lead

Zambito Executive Search
11.2007 - 01.2010
  • Led full-cycle recruitment, including interviewing applicants, making strategic recommendations, extending offers, maintaining the recruiting database, and ensuring compliance with company policies by reviewing new hire paperwork
  • Oversaw banking agency business, grew the account base, handled new hire training, coordinated interviews, managed existing candidates, maintained preferred vendor status, and developed a technology platform to enhance recruitment processes

Recruiting Manager - Assistant Vice-President

Fifth Third Bank
10.2004 - 10.2007
  • Company Overview: http://www.53.com
  • Led a high-performing team for Commercial Lending, Investment Advisors, Mortgage, and Banking Center hiring, enhancing 5/3 visibility in Central Ohio through strategic initiatives
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive branding and recruitment strategy with the marketing team, including campus recruiting to attract top talent
  • Increased the organization's visibility in the Columbus Market by sponsoring key events and successfully hiring over 300 employees per year, demonstrating exceptional recruitment capabilities
  • Planned and executed objectives for student recruitment expansion and managed the yearly budget, showcasing strong financial acumen and strategic resource allocation
  • Http://www.53.com

Recruiting Specialist

Nationwide Insurance
09.2002 - 10.2004
  • Company Overview: http://www.nationwide.com/
  • Supported the hiring process for the technology organization and HR, responsible for over 200 hires per year, increasing customer satisfaction, and working with over 100 IT managers to develop job descriptions and staffing strategy
  • Involved in special projects like implementing a new applicant tracking system and leading process re-engineering efforts
  • Mentored and trained other recruiters, developed a systematic customer response process, and acted as lieutenant for Operation Feed, enhancing levels of customer satisfaction and overall efficiency
  • Http://www.nationwide.com/

Business Development Manager/Recruiter

Garcia & Associates
11.2001 - 09.2002
  • Responsible for driving revenue through new business acquisition, business development activities as well as position fulfillment
  • Also responsible for developing key competency information around best practice recruiting, hiring and retention within corporate clients
  • Full cycle recruiter responsible for recruiting all non-exempt and exempt recruiting

Divisional Recruiter

EMC Corporation
06.2000 - 11.2001
  • Company Overview: http://www.emc.com
  • Managed the recruiting function for the Midwest and Northeast, supporting 25 Sales Managers and 38 Systems Engineering Managers and staff
  • Responsible for HR sourcing, hiring, and managing the hiring process for 30+ sales, systems engineers, and professional service employees per quarter
  • Created orientation modules, facilitated the field HR process, maintained high customer service levels, and implemented hiring status and pipeline reports
  • Reduced the cost per hire from $17,500 to $6,400 in the first year as a team
  • Reported to the Divisional and Regional Vice-Presidents
  • The recruitment organization was eventually eliminated after the technology collapse
  • Http://www.emc.com

Education

Certification - In-depth C-Level Sales Training

EMC Sales Training
Hopkinton, MA
05.2000

Chemical Process Technology -

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Skills

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Talent recruitment
  • Customer relationship building
  • Administrative management
  • Workflow optimization
  • Human resources management

Accomplishments

  • 1989 NCAA Football National Champion, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_Dayton_Flyers_football_team
  • University of Dayton Hall of Fame Inductee, https://ism3.infinityprosports.com/ismdata/2009101200/std-sitebuilder/sites/200901/www/en/mens/football/news/index.html?article_id=5940
  • Game, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YHbcUTsiE4

Certification

  • C-suite Selling - EMC Corporation

Timeline

Sourcing Partner

Accenture
03.2024 - Current

Specialty Recruiting Manager, VP

PNC Bank
04.2022 - 12.2023

Specialty Recruiting Manager (Interim), AVP

PNC Bank
09.2021 - 04.2022

Team Lead – Contingent Sourcing, Officer

PNC Bank
06.2020 - 09.2021

Sr. Recruiter/Sourcer/Team Lead – Officer

PNC Bank
04.2015 - 06.2020

Principal

IRS Services Columbus
11.2013 - 03.2015

Recruiting Manager

Robert Half Technology
01.2013 - 11.2013

Leadership Consultant/Account Executive/Leadership Solutions Specialist

HealthLinx Executive Search
03.2010 - 12.2012

Recruiter/Team Lead

Zambito Executive Search
11.2007 - 01.2010

Recruiting Manager - Assistant Vice-President

Fifth Third Bank
10.2004 - 10.2007

Recruiting Specialist

Nationwide Insurance
09.2002 - 10.2004

Business Development Manager/Recruiter

Garcia & Associates
11.2001 - 09.2002

Divisional Recruiter

EMC Corporation
06.2000 - 11.2001

Certification - In-depth C-Level Sales Training

EMC Sales Training

Chemical Process Technology -

University of Dayton

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