Sheri Black
Ocenside,CA
Summary
Driven Talent Aquisition Manager with proven background in leading talent acquisition strategies. Successfully implemented initiatives that streamlined recruiting processes and enhanced candidate experience. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Talent Acquisition
Agile Workforce Solutions, LLC
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
- Improved company branding efforts by developing compelling content for career websites and social media channels that highlighted organizational culture and values.
- Mentored junior recruiters in best practices for efficient candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and relationship building with hiring managers.
- Created comprehensive reports on recruitment trends and metrics which informed executive decision-making related to workforce planning strategies.
- Collaborated with HR team members to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires through effective communication and coordination of orientation programs.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
- Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
- Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
- Managed a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance throughout the recruitment process.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by utilizing advanced recruitment tools such as applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Negotiated favorable terms with recruitment agencies and other external partners, optimizing recruitment budget and resources.
- Developed and maintained talent pipeline for critical roles, ensuring quick fill times for key positions.
- Improved candidate experience throughout recruitment process, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback at every stage.
- Collaborated with department heads to forecast future hiring needs based on business growth projections, ensuring readiness to scale.
- Elevated company's employer brand and attracted top talent by implementing innovative recruiting strategies and leveraging social media channels.
Branch Manager
Ascend Staffing
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Enhanced staff competency with regular training sessions, boosting productivity levels across the branch operations.
- Developed a high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Compiled comprehensive reports on staffing metrics, enabling informed decision-making by management.
- Optimized workforce planning by accurately forecasting staffing needs based on business growth projections.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Improved company branding efforts by developing compelling content for career websites and social media channels that highlighted organizational culture and values.
- Mentored junior recruiters in best practices for efficient candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and relationship building with hiring managers.
- Collaborated with HR team members to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires through effective communication and coordination of orientation programs.
- Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
- Streamlined internal referral program by simplifying procedures, increasing employee participation, and ultimately expanding the pool of qualified applicants.
- Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
Recruiter, Global Projects
Delegata Corporation
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
- Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the company''s reach within local communities.
- Conducted comprehensive reference checks to ensure the credibility of potential hires before extending offers.
- Improved employee retention rates through thorough candidate screening and interview techniques.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Managed international requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state employment laws during entire recruitment process.
- Collaborated with internal teams to address specific recruitment challenges and develop tailored solutions.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
- Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Conducted thorough background checks and reference verifications, ensuring reliability and integrity of new hires.
- Fostered positive candidate experience, leading to increased referral rates.
- Organized and attended job fairs and networking events, increasing visibility and candidate pipeline.
Vice President of Business Development
HALO University
06.2010 - 10.2014
- Delivered high-quality administrative support and management, planning and policy assistance to board members.
- Formulated custom solutions for clients based on their unique requirements, resulting in enhanced satisfaction levels.
- Delivered engaging presentations at industry events, showcasing company offerings and building brand awareness.
- Negotiated contracts with key clients, securing long-term commitments and favorable terms for the company.
- Enhanced customer retention by providing exceptional service and support throughout the client lifecycle.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning and professional development among staff members through various mentoring programs and workshops.
- Optimized sales processes to improve efficiency and close rates on deals.
- Strengthened company brand through targeted marketing campaigns and public speaking engagements.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accurate payments while adhering to strict deadlines for submission.
- Implemented successful training programs, enhancing employee skills and productivity levels across the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Heald Technical College
Rancho Cordova03-1996
Skills
- HR Metrics and Analytics
- Data-driven decision-making
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment Marketing
- Onboarding strategies
- Candidate Sourcing
- Workforce Planning
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Employer Branding
- Compensation analysis
- Labor law compliance
- Talent pipeline development
- Interviewing techniques
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Candidate pipeline management
- Candidate tracking
- Social Media Recruiting
- Contract Negotiation
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Multitasking
- Human Resources Operations
- Leadership Training and Development
- Training and Development
- Operations Management
Timeline
Director of Talent Acquisition
Agile Workforce Solutions, LLC
03.2021 - 07.2024
Branch Manager
Ascend Staffing
04.2018 - 06.2021
Recruiter, Global Projects
Delegata Corporation
10.2014 - 01.2018
Vice President of Business Development
HALO University
06.2010 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Heald Technical College
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