Reuben Githinji
Middletown,CT
Summary
An experienced and dedicated Human Resources personnel with in-depth knowledge of administrative processes and managing successful relationships with employees. Bringing forth a proven track record of successfully managing Human Resource efforts and serving as a crucial pillar of support for HR teams and employees. Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering 7 years of recruitment strategy development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Bluebird Bio
10.2022 - Current
- Filled technical vacancies with qualified and diverse candidates, using various sourcing channels and assessment tools
- Improved company culture and productivity by fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace environment.
- Enhanced candidate experience by implementing a streamlined application process and timely communication.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment in candidate profiles and hiring manager expectations
- Actively source high-potential candidates for critical roles through research and cold outreach
HR Partner
Tufts
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve HR-related issues
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Delivered broad range of HR operational services and relevant solutions
- Developed meaningful relationships and acted upon data driven business knowledge to offer strategic advice and council to senior leadership across assigned business units
- Provided data driven business leadership across all Human Resources areas of influence (Talent Management, Employee development and retention, Organizational development, Workforce planning, etc)
Senior Technical Recruiter/Operations Contractor
Robert Half
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for full life-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and offer letter negotiation candidate processes
- Recruited IT Developers, Software Developers, Project Development Managers, and other IT focused role
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to meet current and anticipated staffing needs
- Qualified job applicants and referred them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate
- Provided management with information and training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques and documentation of performance issues.
Healthcare Recruiter
Boston Medical Center
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
- Recruited Medical Software Engineers
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers and directors for consideration
- Developed sourcing Pipeline to attract target candidates
- Used ATS System Workday and Greenhouse
- Verbally extended offer letters
- Sourced technical candidates
- Assisted in analysis of company quarterly performances, using PowerPoints and excel spreadsheets
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
Education
Bachelor of Business -
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL
Lowell, MA05.2020
Skills
- Negotiation
- Operations
- Sourcing
- Management
- Recruitment Planning
- Candidate Tracking
- Talent Management
- Recruitment marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Counseling Techniques
- Communications
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Bluebird Bio
10.2022 - Current
HR Partner
Tufts
04.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Technical Recruiter/Operations Contractor
Robert Half
11.2019 - 02.2021
Healthcare Recruiter
Boston Medical Center
08.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Business -
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL
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