Setara Tahmas

• Successfully doubled company headcount in the first 6 months staying ahead of the need for growth plans
• Partnered with Culinary and Business schools to implement Company internship programs for various departments
• Implemented J1 visa program to attract international talent
• Increased team results by leveraging metrics to track recruitment activities against goals
• Drove enterprise talent acquisition strategies based on human resources and talent acquisition data
• Engaged and partnered with business leaders to understand hiring requirements and formulate successful talent acquisition strategies to meet different needs
• Oversee all strategies and processes related to the high volume employee life-cycle including: talent acquisition, talent development, and full cycle recruiting
• Successful implementation and transition of new ATS

• Responsible for employment branding and talent acquisition initiatives ensuring that the company is positioned as an Employer of Choice
• Boosted employee morale and satisfaction by offering relevant skills training, workshops, and seminars on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee all strategies and processes related to the employee life-cycle including: talent acquisition, talent development, and full cycle recruiting
• Designed innovative leadership development programs, resulting in increased employee engagement and productivity.
• Successful implementation and transition of new ATS
• Partner with Brand Presidents and other C suite Leadership to develop Strategic Plan that aligns with overall company growth plans
• Controlled budget while overseeing execution of strategic plan, business procedures and operational processes
• Negotiated between talent and various agencies for contractual arrangements
• Reduced yearly recruiting agency costs by 6 figures within first 120 days
• Increased team results by leveraging metrics to track recruitment activities against goals.
• Spearheaded companies first DEI program "Resetting the Table" creating seminars, open discussion conferences, and focusing on mental health initiatives

• Directed and mentored team of 14 recruiters for stores across 300+ locations
• Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
• Partnered with market leaders, divisional directors and HRBPs to develop and identify pipeline needs across markets
• Negotiated between talent and various agencies for contractual arrangements
• Identified talent management priorities and goals and collaborated closely with human resource personnel
• Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Analyzed hiring and retention trends to inform organizational talent priorities
• Contractual Negotiation, Design & Build, and Roll out of new corporate LMS
• Optimized recruitment by influencing leaders and key stakeholders across organization

• Achieved remarkable turnaround of underperforming divisions through strategic leadership and restructuring.
• Led a team of 12, overseeing HRIS, Learning and Development, Talent, and Organizational Structuring
• Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging development of cutting-edge solutions.
• Enhanced data-driven decision-making by implementing advanced analytics and reporting tools.
• Spearheaded the implementation of the organizations first LMS program, transforming our onboarding process
• Created strong partnerships with local colleges and universities to implement summer internship programs
• Successfully implemented our J1 visa program with 72 visas issued within our first 2 years of implementation
• Previous experience with Ionis

-People and Culture Manager 09/2012-03/2014

-Senior Recruiter 08/2010 - 09/2012

• Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit within the organization.
• Reduced time-to-hire with a focus on targeted candidate outreach and timely follow-ups with both candidates and hiring managers.
• Facilitated successful hiring events, leading to numerous hires from diverse industries and backgrounds.
• Conducted salary benchmarking studies to ensure competitive compensation packages, attracting top-tier talent.