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Saliou Dioum

New York

Summary

Highly dedicated and resourceful Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience in the private and public sector, including Political, Telecommunications, Environmental, SaaS, and Financial Fraud Prevention industries. Demonstrated success in identifying, attracting, and placing top-tier candidates through strategic sourcing and innovative recruitment techniques. Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies tailored to diverse organizational needs. Skilled in building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration, and driving recruitment initiatives that align with organizational goals. Adept at navigating the complexities of compliance and risk management, with a solid understanding of employment law.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Advisor

Freelancer
11.2021 - 09.2024

Talent Manager

Plural, Formerly Civic Eagle
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated closely with HR teams to align recruitment procedures with talent management strategies, ensuring a cohesive approach to organizational growth and development
  • Empowered hiring managers through comprehensive training sessions on best practices in recruitment, interview techniques, and candidate evaluation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • Utilized ATS (Greenhouse) to efficiently track and manage candidate applications, streamlining the recruitment process and improving time-to-fill metrics
  • Developed and implemented targeted talent acquisition strategies to meet project-specific hiring needs, including crafting job descriptions and sourcing candidates through multiple channels
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform recruitment strategies, enhancing the organization's ability to attract top talent in a competitive landscape
  • Maintained regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process to ensure a positive candidate experience and uphold the company's employer brand
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance to hiring teams, facilitating collaboration and alignment on candidate profiles and expectations

Talent Manager

Socure Inc
09.2018 - 01.2022
  • Served as the first in-house talent personnel prior to Series C funding, addressing all hiring needs
  • Provided strategic leadership in talent acquisition, talent management, workforce forecasting, and metrics analysis and presentation
  • Collaborated closely with the Head of Growth, SVP of Sales, VP of Marketing, VP of Engineering, VP of Data Science, and the People Success Team to implement a comprehensive company-wide recruitment strategy
  • This included overseeing staffing technology, managing vendors, and ensuring compliance within the Talent Acquisition team
  • Initiated dynamic online employee engagement campaigns, partnering with Marketing and HR to create impactful communication materials and resources
  • Employed a multifaceted approach to sourcing, actively networking and identifying potential passive candidates through various channels, including ATS databases, social media, job fairs, and targeted advertisements
  • Provided well-documented and analytically sound recruiting velocity reports, including metrics such as candidate interviews, hires, time-to-fill, and source of hire to facilitate informed decision-making
  • Coordinated with third-party vendors and consultants to ensure their services aligned with the company's employee relations objectives and values
  • Offered guidance and support to HR Business Partners and stakeholders on organizational effectiveness and talent management strategies, including coaching and development opportunities for managers and employees

Talent Lead

Andela Inc
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for various roles, including Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, and Finance
  • Communicated directly with candidates to introduce the company, assess their interest in open positions, and evaluate their professional aspirations
  • Facilitated initial candidate interviews, provided guidance for navigating the interview process, and negotiated contracts with candidates and clients
  • Worked closely with hiring managers to provide real-time updates on candidate pipelines, addressing challenges and meeting critical deadlines

Retail Recruiter

Orion Mobile, Formerly American Telecommunications Inc
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Developed recruitment initiatives tailored for Northeast and Southeast Retail Sales divisions, demonstrating a strategic approach to talent acquisition
  • Collaborated effectively with hiring managers and HR to attract and select high-caliber marketing and sales professionals
  • Provided expert guidance on best practices for talent attraction campaigns, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Regularly updated stakeholders on progress and challenges in the recruitment process
  • Utilized the ATS system JobDiva to efficiently track and manage candidate applications, streamlining the recruitment process

Regional Recruitment Lead

Terra Strategies
06.2012 - 06.2016
  • Created campaign strategies and oversaw the implementation of tactics by a team of corporate leaders, phone bankers, and canvassers
  • Engaged in group training and skill-sharing activities, working collaboratively to understand constituent challenges
  • Directed Field Organizers, in consultation with the Canvass Director, to achieve recruitment goals throughout the program duration

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO
01-2012

Skills

  • Talent acquisition
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Applicant tracking system
  • Market research
  • Job description writing
  • Employee engagement
  • Collaboration with HR
  • Candidate evaluation
  • Interview coaching
  • Data analysis
  • Talent management
  • Workforce planning
  • Training development
  • Employer branding
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Resume writing
  • Workforce readiness
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Community collaboration
  • Career exploration
  • Team building
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Talent Manager

Plural, Formerly Civic Eagle
08.2023 - 09.2023

Career Advisor

Freelancer
11.2021 - 09.2024

Talent Manager

Socure Inc
09.2018 - 01.2022

Talent Lead

Andela Inc
09.2017 - 09.2018

Retail Recruiter

Orion Mobile, Formerly American Telecommunications Inc
12.2016 - 08.2017

Regional Recruitment Lead

Terra Strategies
06.2012 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Fontbonne University

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