ROBERT L. THOMAS
Indian Trail,NC
Summary
Dynamic and result-oriented individual with 20+ years of Information Technology, Shared Services, Enterprise Analytics, Accounting/Finance, HR, Sales as well as Risk and Audit recruiting experience. While with Robert Half, was promoted to Division Director after breaking into two lucrative accounts within one year at Bank of America. Possess strong technical/business acumen and understanding of technical requirements; deep sourcing skills and experience sourcing passive candidates; excellent candidate assessment skills. Possess excellent knowledge of Talent Acquisition processes including sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, tracking, salary negotiations, and closing. A resourceful, solution-focused professional with excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills. Very capable of developing consultative relationships with HR Business Partners as well as solid partnerships with Business Stakeholders. Responsible, loyal, reliable, and independent worker with high level of enthusiasm and creativity. Self-motivated professional who achieves results and has superior ability to coordinate and perform several projects simultaneously. Strong knowledge of ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) systems such as Brassring, Taleo, ADP, Smart Recruiters and Workday.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Sourcing Recruiter
Korn Ferry (RPO) Supporting Hewlett Packard Enterprises
06.2021 - Current
- Brought on board to drive Sourcing efforts for HPE Storage Organization
- Provide Strategic Sourcing strategies and solutions to assist in providing technical talent to include Software Development talent, Change Management, DevOps, ML, AI and Data Science expertise
- Establish and set the process and protocols for Sourcing engagement for the team
- Continue to champion diversity and inclusion discussions in our Recruiting and Sourcing efforts/expectations.
Technical Sourcer
Visa Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Hired on to provide primary technical sourcing support for Cybersecurity organization/TLT
- Responsible for providing additional sourcing support for additional TLT’s to include O&I and CIT
- Recruit/Source technical and some non-technical talent ranging from Process Analyst/Org Change professionals to Software Engineers and Business Analysis
- Actively participated as co Project Manager for teams’ “Stakeholder and Sourcing Research Initiative to drive awareness of Sourcing Team capability to influential “TLT Stakeholders in Tech organization.
Sr. Technical Sourcing Recruiter
Credit Karma
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Hired to help build out Software Engineering teams for Charlotte location by providing strategic sourcing strategies to attract niche Software Development talent to Credit Karma
- Responsible for Sourcing/Recruiting technical talent for Credit Karma Business Unites to include Tax, International, Growth Services and Mobile organizations
- Recruit /Source technical talent across the United States to include: Front-End Engineers, Back-End Engineers, Full Stack Engineers, Mobile Engineers/Architects along with DevOps and QA Skill Sets
- Worked hand in hand with Stakeholders to derive Sourcing strategies, set expectations as well as support the Talent Acquisition Partners in providing quality candidates, market data and performing consistently at or above metric requirements.
Sr. Sourcing Recruiter
GE Digital
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Brought on board to help stabilize Digital Recruiting team in a period of transition
- Responsible for providing sourced technical talent for three core GE Business Units to include, Aviation, Renewable Energy and Electric organizations
- Recruit/Source technical talent across a wide range of skill sets to include: Network Infrastructure, Security, Incident Management, specialized Network projects, DevOps and Analytics and Cloud
- Establish Recruiting/Sourcing strategies with Stakeholders to include SLA’s, Role responsibilities and expectations, metric data for market analysis along with superior communication all while exceeding candidate experience expectations.
Talent Search Team Recruiter/Sourcer
IBM
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsible for providing sourced technical talent to both Cloud, Analytics and Corporate Head Quarters CHQ business units
- Recruit/Source candidates such as web development, Full Stack, Mobile, DevOps, Agile/Scrum, software engineers, big data, cloud engineers, security and SAP Professionals using Social Media, Cold Calling and other passive candidate sourcing strategies
- Source talent for multiple regions/locations including the San Francisco Bay area, New York City, Chicago, Texas and Research Triangle Park, NC
- Continually collaborate with team members internationally
- Participated in migration activities moving from Net Media to Brassring.
Corporate Recruiter
Lowes Home Improvement
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Brought on board to build out new M&E (Measure & Evaluate) finance organization
- Skill sets include a mixture of finance as well as technical operations roles using technologies such as Big Data, TM1 and Hadoop skill sets
- Was also tasked with the build out of Lowe’s Enterprise Analytics organization
- The level of roles ranged from People Leaders to Jr level Individual Contributors
- Actively recruited for Statistical Analysts, Consultants, Statisticians and Financial modeling professionals in a SAS environment
- Was tasked with building IoT (Internet of Things) special project for Lowe’s SmartHome IRIS project
- Successfully filled last remaining 8 extremely niche roles within a 45-day period
- Actively recruited for Java Software Developers, SQA Engineers and Consultants, Mobile Developers with Android and IOS skills as well as Cloud expertise using tools such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, ZigBee, Z-Wave, Puppet, and Chef in a Linux environment
- Responsible for full-life cycle recruiting to include posting of requisitions, sourcing, screening, salary negotiations and on-boarding support
- Very comfortable with sourcing strategies using social media and local networking organizations
- Very skilled at working with 3rd party vendors and developing strategic partnerships and relationships with clients
- Support hiring and on-boarding of foreign national candidates for specific niche roles.
Sr. Recruiter/Global Functions Technology
Ally Financial
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Initially brought on board as the SME for Information Technology Recruiting for Global Functions supporting both Charlotte, NC and Detroit, MI
- Immediately reduced corporate contract spend by more than 40% by reducing manager reliance on third party vendors and agencies
- Managed and led a major full life cycle in-sourcing Business Intelligence project for our Dealer Financial Services organization while maintaining the recruiting efforts for our Global Functions organization
- Hired over 46 Business Intelligence professionals with skills ranging from ETL and Infosphere to Cognos reporting professionals and the accompanying leadership team within a six-month period
- Was also responsible for managing the entire recruiting effort for Ally’s corporate Data Center/ Infrastructure relocation project for both Ally Bank and Dealer Financial Services
- Hired over 100 Technology professionals ranging in skill sets from Database Architects and SOA expertise to Middleware professionals and Network expertise to include F5 and OSB
- Completed IT Security searches for SIEM Engineers and a Sr Manager of Information Security for Threat and Detection
- Supported Ally Bank mobile development platforms, which included recruiting and sourcing for IOS/Android mobile developers and Java Developers
- Was responsible for managing Requisition loads as high as 75 openings at one time
- Supported and played an integral partner with our University Recruiting Teams while cultivating recruiting relationships and partnerships with designated Universities in the North Carolina market, such as UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte as well as HBC schools, Winston Salem State and North Carolina A&T
- Hired 8 technology interns from UNC Chapel Hill and UNC Charlotte in Ally’s inaugural IT Intern program
- Lead and managed a project to “Institutionalize Social Media” into the Talent Acquisition recruiting function at Ally Financial.
Corporate Recruiter Enterprise Technology and Development
Bank of America
03.2010 - 11.2011
- Worked in our Consumer Marketing Organization, Home Loans & Insurance and Enterprise Technology and Development groups to staff all levels of talent while filling multiple classes for Customer Service and Sales professionals
- Full life cycle recruiting responsibilities included sourcing, screening, interviewing and extending offers for Information Technology professionals within the Global Operations Technology Group
- Recruited and sourced for skill sets ranging from Technical Project/Program Managers to Data and Enterprise Architecture expertise in remote locations across the Southern United States
- Placed high-end professionals in the areas of Risk/Audit to support SOX initiatives in the Home Loans Line of Business group
- Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other sourcing strategies
- Updated and managed Taleo (ATS system) to provide applicant information, status and work flow
- Worked with all levels of internal candidates from individual contributors to people leaders, to identify the best use of their talents and promotional capacity
- Worked directly with hiring managers and Line of Business Leaders to collaborate regarding job descriptions, job codes, and compensation for their staffing needs, while continuing to attract and identify top talent for the company
- Worked closely with Human Resource Business Partners and Compensation to develop strategic offer packages for my clients and candidates.
Contract Recruiter
Samaritan’s Purse
05.2009 - 01.2010
- Made sales/marketing calls to multiple church organizations to promote “Operation Christmas Child”
- Attended job fairs and outreach agencies to recruit for “seasonal” job openings
- Identified, interviewed and selected qualified candidates for vacant “seasonal openings”
- Responsible for recruiting and staffing 250 employees for the project in a three-week period
- Was at 130% of recruitment goal after two weeks of recruiting
- Performed on-site client management duties that included employee relations, payroll and day to day employee management responsibilities.
Corporate Recruiter
Time Warner Cable
04.2004 - 09.2008
- Collaborated and shaped the future of the Technology Services Group and the Shared Services Group at Time Warner Cable by identifying, attracting and hiring the very best technical and functional candidates available! Partnered with internal hiring managers to drive staffing solutions that meet the needs of the business
- Owned full-cycle recruiting: interviewed, offered, negotiated and closed candidates for assigned requisitions
- Headhunted superstar Software Engineers, Software Test Engineers, Program Managers, Web Developers, Network Architects, Security and Telecom professionals and other senior engineering leaders
- Headhunted stellar Accounting, Payroll, Tax, Audit, Finance and Human Resources professionals for the Shared Services and HR functions
- Developed, drove and executed comprehensive search strategies to recruit senior and niche candidates in limited candidate spaces
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of top Time Warner Cable business/technical and policy initiatives and competitors.
Sr. Recruiter
Integra Staffing
02.2004 - 04.2004
- Identified, interviewed and selected qualified candidates for vacant job openings
- Ensured a continuous flow of “ready to hire” applicants
- Developed multiple sources of candidates to maintain a sufficient number of interviews resulting in hires/placements
- Verified and completed reference and background checks to meet client hiring requirements/criteria
- Actively sourced multiple internet search engines to maintain candidate flow
- Made daily pre-screening calls to applicants to pre-qualify for interviews
- Areas of business to include; mortgage, clerical and accounting professionals.
Contract Recruiter
Samaritan’s Purse
06.2003 - 01.2004
- Made sales/marketing calls to multiple church organizations to promote “Operation Christmas Child”
- Attended job fairs and outreach agencies to recruit for “seasonal” job openings
- Identified, interviewed and selected qualified candidates for vacant “seasonal openings”
- Maintained a continuous flow of qualified applicants
- Was responsible for recruiting and staffing 250 plus positions for the project
- Met daily and overall production standards for recruiting
- Scheduled new hires for orientation and report to work dates
- Performed on-site client management duties to include; attendance, time clock issues, human relations, disciplinary actions, payroll and all other issues required by the client
- Areas of business to include; general warehouse, mail room and data entry professionals.
Account Executive/Recruiter
TRAVMED USA
09.2001 - 04.2003
- Sourced, identified and placed travel nursing professionals (RN and LPN) throughout the Continental United States
- Negotiated all salary, bonus, travel, housing and employment locations for all placed professionals
- Ensured that all required licensing documentation, clinical, medical and background information was accurate and in compliance for each state
- Managed a group of recruiters in their daily work routines
- Coordinated training, conducted performance reviews and maintained weekly recruiting goals.
Business/Client Development Manager/ Information Technology
Alternative Resources Corporation
04.2000 - 06.2001
- Managed the “Southeast” region recruiting division in their day to day recruiting activities
- Was responsible for training, developing and motivating staff to increase performance
- Coordinated and designed new recruiting metrics, procedures to improve below average performing group
- Was responsible for reorganizing recruiting team and removing sub-par performers while transitioning/training new Recruiting Center Manager
- Held accountable for the roll-out and training of new in-house sales and recruiting tracking system
- Traveled to different locations throughout the United States to facilitate week long training sessions
- Areas of business to include; all skill sets of Information Technology including help desk and network specialists to developers, DBA’s and project management professionals.
Division Director Technical Services Division/ Information Technology
Robert Half International
04.1998 - 04.2000
- Responsible for the day to day management and development of recruiting and sales staff
- Conducted performance reviews, strategy planning, career development and all training functions for the group
- Was responsible for production in addition to daily management responsibilities
- Operated a “full desk”
- Performed both sales and recruiting function for all Information Technology contract opportunities
- Met both personnel and team production goals and standards consistently
- Areas of business to include; all Information Technology skill sets from helpdesk, desktop support and network operations to programmers, developers, DBA’s and project management professionals.
Field Marketing Manager for Home Depot and Sam’s Club
General Electric Capital Corporation
08.1992 - 03.1998
- Responsible for generating new business in a consultative sales capacity for multiple business clients
- Created new and innovative credit and marketing strategies to drive credit sales as well as train store employees from the associate level to the executive level
- Experienced in all aspects of Customer Service and Collections including call monitoring, ACD tracking, talk times and any other call center functions
- Effectively and efficiently managed a multiple state territory, while consistently meeting sales, development and financial goals.
Education
Skills
- Candidate Screening
- Administrative Skills
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Recruitment Strategies
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruitment
- Social Media Recruiting
- Full cycle recruiting
- Recruitment strategy development
- Pre-screening candidates
- Client Relationship Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent management
- Candidate Sourcing
- Hiring Requirements
- Self-Motivated Work Ethic
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- LinkedIn Sourcing
- Candidate and client relations
- Cold-calling
- Assessing qualifications
- Community Networking
- Candidate vetting
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Job Applicant Interviews
- Screening resumes
- Networking
- Interviewing Clients
- Job Posting Optimization
- Outbound Calling
- Offer letters
- Candidate tracking
- Candidate pipeline management
- Boolean search
- Candidate Selection
- Compliance regulations
- Labor Market Understanding
- Passive Candidate Engagement
- Confidentiality handling
- Public Speaking
- Recruiting Software Experience
- Networking Events
- Salary Negotiation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Online Job Boards
- IT job market understanding
- Business requirements understanding
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leavePersonal development programsTimeline
Senior Technical Sourcing Recruiter
Korn Ferry (RPO) Supporting Hewlett Packard Enterprises
06.2021 - Current
Technical Sourcer
Visa Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2021
Sr. Technical Sourcing Recruiter
Credit Karma
02.2019 - 12.2019
Sr. Sourcing Recruiter
GE Digital
06.2018 - 02.2019
Talent Search Team Recruiter/Sourcer
IBM
09.2015 - 06.2018
Corporate Recruiter
Lowes Home Improvement
08.2014 - 09.2015
Sr. Recruiter/Global Functions Technology
Ally Financial
01.2012 - 07.2014
Corporate Recruiter Enterprise Technology and Development
Bank of America
03.2010 - 11.2011
Contract Recruiter
Samaritan’s Purse
05.2009 - 01.2010
Corporate Recruiter
Time Warner Cable
04.2004 - 09.2008
Sr. Recruiter
Integra Staffing
02.2004 - 04.2004
Contract Recruiter
Samaritan’s Purse
06.2003 - 01.2004
Account Executive/Recruiter
TRAVMED USA
09.2001 - 04.2003
Business/Client Development Manager/ Information Technology
Alternative Resources Corporation
04.2000 - 06.2001
Division Director Technical Services Division/ Information Technology
Robert Half International
04.1998 - 04.2000
Field Marketing Manager for Home Depot and Sam’s Club
General Electric Capital Corporation
08.1992 - 03.1998
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