HR professional with robust experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and driving organizational success. Skilled in conflict resolution, compliance, and developing effective HR strategies. Adaptable and dependable, ready to support changing organizational needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital
Oneonta
01.2019 - Current
Build and maintain strong business relationships with assigned teams, acting as the primary point of contact for employees, practitioners and leaders.
Serve as a first point of contact to respond to employee requests, including forwarding employee questions to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Support the HR Business Partner team with educating on policies.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and other colleagues to create learning opportunities and share best practices.
Provide guidance and interpretation of HR policies, processes and procedures.
Prepare appropriate paperwork and processes for employee status changes.
Support the HR Business Partner team with any special (ad hoc) projects that require additional assistance.
Assist with the performance appraisal process.
Develop job descriptions, assisting in position approvals, HR metrics related to
HR Generalist/Recruiter
Leonard Bus Sales
Deposit
02.2019 - 10.2019
Coordinate, Implement, administer and conduct HR Recruitment, performance management, training and pre-employment activities.
Apply, recommend, and assist in the development of sound HR and recruiting practices and processes.
Serve as a strategic partner to HR Supervisor with a focus on maintaining expertise in recruitment practices and ensuring alignment with company and departmental goals and guidelines.
Assist HR team with various other initiatives.
Corporate Recruiter
Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc.
Conklin
12.2016 - 11.2018
Accountable for managing candidate relationships for full life-cycle recruitment for Director and above positions.
Source and recruit for confidential executive level leadership positions
Developed strong, collaborative relationships with key executive internal stakeholders to drive effective hiring strategies.
Coordinate, source, and attract talented and diverse executive level candidates through active networking, referral generation, and other direct sourcing techniques.
Managed Corporate annual budget for all positions to ensure budget was aligned to attract the best candidates while performing yearly negotiations with all vendors.
Work directly with executive leaders to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities in submitting and justifying requisitions, and interviewing and selecting candidates, while making recommendations for the best candidate.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Coca-Cola Refreshments
Albany
05.2014 - 12.2016
High Volume recruiting - 400-500 position a year, average of 60-100 requisition managed daily.
Manage full life cycle recruitment including candidate sourcing, screening, and candidate selection for sales, Customer Care, and manufacturing.
Create sourcing plans to attract diverse candidates.
Develop relationships with hiring managers and Human Resources Business Partners and exceed their hiring expectations, while emphasizing customer service.
Utilize various sourcing platforms including, People Fluent, LinkedIn Recruiter open web searches, Boolean, social media, external job boards, and local community partnerships.
Human Resources Recruiter
Chobani Inc.
Edmeston
03.2011 - 05.2014
Manage full lifecycle recruiting.
Develop relationships with senior management and all hiring managers to obtain and retain top candidates; served as an advisor throughout the interview process ensured the best talent and cultural fit for each role.
Implement creative strategies to source, attract, and screen top talent for positions across the company using social media, networking, and cold calling.
Screened candidates utilizing behavioral interviewing questions and techniques.
Negotiate with third party vendors and networked with professionals in the industry.
Attend university job fairs and networking events to attract talent for future job openings and internship opportunities.
Manage all reference checking, onboarding, structuring of compensation packages, and presented offers to candidates.
Research LinkedIn, industry groups, websites, and other avenues to source passive candidates.
Initiate / research the relocation process, prepare written offers, and help with a variety of additional administrative needs.
Screen applicants that apply via the applicant tracking system to recommend candidates for consideration to hiring managers.
Work with Hiring Managers and prospective candidates to schedule interviews.
HR Administrator
Amphenol Aerospace
Sidney
08.1995 - 07.2007
Managed all hourly positions to ensure positions were awarded per the union contract and company policy.