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Stephen Nicholas

Palm Desert,CA

Summary

Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Acquisition Manager

Pitney Bowes
05.2016 - 06.2024
  • Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
  • Managed and mentored a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
  • Created comprehensive reports on recruitment trends and metrics which informed executive decision-making related to workforce planning strategies.
  • Spearheaded diversity inclusion initiatives within the recruitment process by partnering with community organizations focused on underrepresented groups in the workforce.
  • Reduced time-to-fill rates by utilizing advanced recruitment tools such as applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance throughout the recruitment process.
  • Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with HR team members to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires through effective communication and coordination of orientation programs.
  • Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
  • Evaluated and updated company recruitment policies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Work with Transportation Business Partners to identify route insourcing and optimization leading to an $8M annualized savings.
  • Use Talent Neuron and Draup to review historical data to implement strategies on improving candidate flow and lowering turnover.
  • Develop and manage the on-boarding process for non exempt and exempt level professionals.
  • Utilize Visier to track recruiting metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruiting by market. Forecast driver and operational needs and adjust strategies to improve increase effectiveness.
  • Utilize Workday and Tenstreet for applicant tracking.

Senior Talent Aquisition Partner

Pitney Bowes
03.2008 - 05.2016
  • Continuously monitored and refined recruitment strategies based on feedback from candidates, hiring managers, and industry developments.
  • Leveraged technology solutions to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency in the talent acquisition process.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced time-to-fill for open positions.
  • Established strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
  • Responsible for staffing Exempt/Non-Exempt positions on a local and regional level.
  • Managed on average 80-100 open positions.
  • Conduct accident investigations for Worker’s Compensation Claims.
  • Follow and adhere to all Federal and State hiring guidelines to meet OFCCP requirements.
  • Resolved employee relation investigations by working with local Management and HR Legal.
  • Work with local and regional management to review and implement affirmative action plans.
  • Conduct new hire orientations for employees via virtual conferencing.
  • Support employees on a local/regional level by creating a team first culture.
  • Process and submit payroll and time clock management.
  • Work with site Quality Control Departments’ to maintain company’s training program.
  • Work with local colleges and outreach centers to source candidates.
  • Organize and attend job fairs to source new talent.
  • Work with other Team Members to share ideas and best practices.
  • Assist with new initiatives to provide a positive impact on recruiting and retention.
  • Add feedback with site Managers on implementing strategies on lowering turnover.

Human Resources Generalist

Drug Plastics & Glass
02.2004 - 03.2008
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
  • Generated Monthly Headcount, Turnover, Absenteeism, and Safety reports for facilities.
  • Serve as contact point for employees, medical service providers and our Workers Compensation Insurance Carrier in addition to maintaining our Company’s OSHA Log.
  • Responsible for Unemployment Claims for all plants.
  • Maintain all Job Descriptions, Job Competencies and Certification Tests for production employees.
  • Use Kronos to enter personnel and payroll data.
  • Responsible for decentralizing our HR/Payroll and Benefits data to our satellite facilities.
  • Screen applications, conduct interviews and hire new exempt and non-exempt employees.
  • Conducted all employee relations investigations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management And Family Studies

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
08.2003

Skills

  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Workday
  • Tenstreet
  • SAP
  • Kronos
  • PeopleSoft
  • Visier
  • Recruitment
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Talent management
  • Global recruitment
  • Candidate pipeline management
  • Job Posting Optimization
  • Recruitment Marketing
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Onboarding, Training, and Development

Certification

  • AIRS Certification
  • Social Talent Certification
  • The Adler Group Performance Based Hiring Certification

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Manager

Pitney Bowes
05.2016 - 06.2024

Senior Talent Aquisition Partner

Pitney Bowes
03.2008 - 05.2016

Human Resources Generalist

Drug Plastics & Glass
02.2004 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management And Family Studies

The Pennsylvania State University

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