Sierra Vernon

Laid off following a department downsize in December 2023.

• Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve the recruitment process and execute hiring as efficiently as possible through different projects and workstreams.
• Owned hiring across 4 different service centers in multi-state locations, totaling in over 100 FINRA licensed hires for 2023 while ensuring focus on proper hiring etiquette, candidate experience and a diverse slate.
• Executed and adjusts hiring needs based on business priorities, while influencing leaders to ensure a strong HR controls environment and alignment to the firmwide compensation philosophy.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes while emphasizing job benefits and perks to applicants to improve the organization's attractiveness.
• Developed and maintains strong working relationships with Workforce Planning, HR team, and hiring team to foster partnerships that produce consistent results while managing applicant tracking systems and data to keep recruitment process organized.
• Coordinated job offers and provided pre-employment info on job details, location, pay, benefits and policies.

• Promoted within a three month timeframe for exceeding goals and supporting the teams recruiting administrative duties.
• Trained stakeholders on the new processes while facilitating the transition from PeopleManager to iCIM's.
• Oversaw full recruitment cycle to keep companies fully staffed across 9 units and 60-90 roles while tracking candidates and pushing for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics, and other variables.
• Wrote job descriptions and leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions, engage with potential candidates to attract diverse candidates by planning and facilitating monthly job fairs, testing resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
• Managed planning logistics of hiring events planning, event booking, and event promotions, as well as candidate invites and scheduling.

Laid off as 1 of 300 following a company acquisition and restructure in 2021.

• Utilized Salesforce to manage a multi-state loan pipeline of up to 90 loans while coordinating with assigned Loan Consultant and exceeding monthly goals set by management- minimum of 25.
• Provided customer and closing agent necessary requirements and coordinated scheduling for completion of loan closing while meeting company SLA requirements and call grading.
• Verified credit histories, personal references and employment backgrounds for each applicant and communicates acceptance or rejection to applicants via mail, email, telephone, or personal consultations.

• Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
• Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
• Managed all C-Suite Executives' schedules based on priority, screenings, and travel arrangements.
• Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
• Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at the direction of the supervisor.

• Responsible for relationships with clients and correspondent companies used for account processing and cash management.
• Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
• Maintained department and client records within the company database, including filing, retrieving, and researching files.
• Researched and followed up on 30 new account owners and entities per day, while making sure client requirements were documented.