PIERRE C. ELLIS
Chicago,USA
Summary
Recruitment professional responsible for leading talent acquisition and human capital initiatives in support of organizational goals. Known for expertly navigating change and possessing the ability to be flexible in leadership and work style. Successfully manage projects and leads recruitment teams against performance metrics
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Synergie Medication Collective
09.2022 - Current
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices, utilizing applicant tracking systems and reporting tools to analyze recruitment metrics.
- Developed comprehensive interview guides and training materials to ensure hiring teams were equipped with the necessary skills to identify top performers during interviews.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders such as HR business partners, compensation specialists, and legal teams to address complex recruitment challenges effectively.
- Established strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
Sr Talent Acquisition Partner- Human Resources
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
05.2022 - Current
- Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters pertaining to strategic workforce planning and talent management.
- Enhanced talent pipeline by implementing proactive sourcing strategies and identifying top-tier candidates through various channels.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced time-to-fill for open positions.
- Developed employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality candidates and position the company as an employer of choice.
- Organized successful career fairs and networking events targeting specific industries or skill sets in alignment with company objectives.
- Negotiated offers with candidates, balancing organizational needs with individual requirements to secure top talent for key roles.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Talent Acquisition Lead
Cushman & Wakefield
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Execute full-cycle level recruitment for several functions within the Central Midwest North America Zone.
- Educate stakeholders participating in hiring process regarding the recruiting cycle and advise throughout process while maintaining ownership. Coach and train hiring managers to drive consistent and efficient candidate selection methods.
- Research new recruitment tools/products and manage vendor relationships.
- Served as SME on People Transformation initiative that integrated new CRM to screening platform. Identified key scenarios to test during integration, and automated contingencies launch to further streamline process.
- Filled 90.0% of searches within company SLA of 100 days or less.
Talent Acquisition Lead
Freelancer Contractor
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted thorough pre-employment screenings for potential hires, including background checks and reference verifications.
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals through networking events and association memberships.
- Enhanced talent acquisition strategies by streamlining processes and implementing innovative recruitment methods.
- Partnered with HR leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws throughout the recruitment process.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and establish candidate profiles.
Sr Talent Acquisition Lead
Republic Services
04.2014 - 09.2018
- Talent Business partner responsible for handling the day to day employee and manager relations issues in assigned market that included 40 department managers, 5 Branch facilities, and 1500 employees.
- Ensured employees and the leadership teams maintained compliance with local, State and Federal labor laws, Department of Transportation Regulations as well as adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Oversaw, talent acquisition, and management strategies, including staffing and affirmative action outreach initiatives.
- Responsible for leadership training, succession planning, safety and worker's compensation programs, benefits, compensation, employee relations and conflict resolution as well as employee engagement and retention while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Designed a leadership development process to assess the skills, performance, and behavior of management teams for succession planning.
- Managed all aspects of the recruiting, hiring and retention needs for assigned market including external job postings, social media recruitment, community outreach, and events as well as training leadership team on being brand ambassadors.
Talent Acquisition Lead - Campus Recruiting
Smithfield Foods, Inc
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Ensured quality/quantity of staffing levels through strategic manpower planning and cost-efficient employment programs. Implemented effective hiring, selection, and orientation processes.
- Coordinated interview schedules for both candidates and hiring managers to streamline the selection process.
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals through networking events and association memberships.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages for new hires while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Provide high-quality advice and service to management on daily employee relations and performance management issues.
Talent Acquisition Manager
JRA Consulting Services- Agency
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Implemented new strategies and procedures to support corporate hiring needs.
- Developed recruitment Strategies for IT - Desktop professionals, Healthcare, Engineers- SQL-Java, Human Resources Physicians, Product analyst, C-Suite Executives, CPA's, Credit Analyst, Finance managers, Sales Professional.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Implemented innovative sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates and expand talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Strategic sourcing expertise
- Performance metrics analysis
- Leadership recruitment expertise
- University recruitment expertise
- Compensation evaluation
- Social media sourcing
Community Service Certifications And Accomplishments
- Black Belt Certified- CDR, CVR, CIR, CVIR
- LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiter, 2018-03-01, 2022-03-01
- AIRS Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter, 2020-01-01, 2022-01-01
- 2016 Campus Recruiter- placing 200 interns within Fall semester- Spring Semester noted by the NCAA college Leadership Award - for going above and beyond to employ Athlete's and students to work program
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Synergie Medication Collective
09.2022 - Current
Sr Talent Acquisition Partner- Human Resources
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
05.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Lead
Cushman & Wakefield
01.2019 - 05.2022
Talent Acquisition Lead
Freelancer Contractor
09.2018 - 01.2019
Sr Talent Acquisition Lead
Republic Services
04.2014 - 09.2018
Talent Acquisition Lead - Campus Recruiting
Smithfield Foods, Inc
01.2012 - 04.2014
Talent Acquisition Manager
JRA Consulting Services- Agency
08.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
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