THADDEUS MCSWAIN
River Forest
Summary
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Results-driven Recruitment Consultant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in candidate sourcing, interview technique development, and client relationship management. Excel in negotiation, communication, and problem-solving to meet both candidate needs and organizational goals. Approach challenges with patience and adaptability, ensuring optimal outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Consultant
WilsonHCG
Remote
11.2021 - Current
- Oversee selection process, including identifying and assessing candidates, conducting initial phone screens, facilitating interviews and gathering feedback from our clients and candidates
- Build and maintain a strong network of candidates through market research and ongoing bench management, demonstrating the ability to fill job openings
- Develop a creative and proactive recruitment strategy to identify both passive and active candidates
- Present strong talent for open positions and overcome objections in the hiring process
- Consult with hiring managers (clients) in final selections, compensation and recruitment processes focusing on adding value and doing what is best for the client
- Maintain strong client and candidate relationships and satisfaction
- Ensure weekly and monthly submit and hire goals are met
- Update and maintain reports, such as applicant tracking system data and reports, along with other related administrative responsibilities
- Worked on accounts Blue Triton, Nestle Water, John Hancock, Cintas & Bridgestone
Manager of Human Resources
Mariano's
Harwood Heights
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Offered guidance and counseling to managers and employees regarding recruitment, employee performance, and complaint investigation
- Coordinated and led new hire orientations and benefits meetings
- Payroll administration by organizing timecards, absence reports
- Managed unemployment claims and represented company during appeals hearings
- Supported development and implementation of progressive discipline process and corrective action determination
- Received employee complaints and inquiries and facilitated walk-in employee relations requests to reinforce proper grievance policy
- Strengthened employee knowledge and abilities, leading comprehensive training program for new and established employees
Regional Recruiting Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nile
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Located candidates with unique qualifications using niche, industry-specific systems
- Coordinated pre-employment background checks and drug screenings
- Created recruiting strategies and timelines based on staffing plans
- Analyzed training needs to design employee development, language training, and health and safety programs
- Brought in top candidates by establishing competitive compensation structures and benefits policies
- Improved organizational structure with revamped charts and growth plans
- Oversaw evaluation, classification, and rating of occupations and job positions
Market Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
Melrose Park
02.2014 - 02.2020
- Shared best practices across locations and helped each implement strategies
- Approached and solved work problems with initiative and sound judgement
- Stayed current on district operations with regular reviews of operational reports and financial data
- Cultivated company growth through effective marketing, advertising, and direct customer care
- Developed managers into successful leaders through training and hands-on support
- Recruited, hired, and onboarded Store Managers & Assistant Managers for district and maintained low turnover rate
Store Director
The Vitamin Shoppe
Melrose Park
05.2012 - 02.2020
- Set clear expectations for team performance, conducted periodic evaluations, and implemented corrective actions
- Maintained high store standards in merchandising, security, and visual presentation
- Monitored budget adherence and promoted expense control through meticulous loss prevention strategies and accurate inventory management
- Delivered consistent feedback and training to empower team members in superior service delivery
- Supervised inventory audits, financial reconciliations, and sales reporting
- Forecasted sales, inventory demand, and labor requirements and developed annual budget and operational plans
Senior Team Lead
Target
Norridge
04.2008 - 05.2012
- Achieved daily objectives with well-organized schedules and effective task delegation
- Loaded, unloaded, moved, and transferred merchandise throughout store
- Maximized coverage for operations needs through scheduling and assignment delegation
- Led by example to inspire team members through high-quality performance, collaboration, and teamwork
- Managed inventory effectively, completing regular cycle counts and maintaining loss prevention strategies
- Oversaw 25+ employees, handling training, performance monitoring, and disciplinary actions
Skills
- KPI Performance Monitoring
- Task Delegation
- Multi-Unit Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Mentoring and coaching
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
WilsonHCG
11.2021 - Current
Manager of Human Resources
Mariano's
03.2020 - 11.2021
Regional Recruiting Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
10.2018 - 02.2020
Market Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
02.2014 - 02.2020
Store Director
The Vitamin Shoppe
05.2012 - 02.2020
Senior Team Lead
Target
04.2008 - 05.2012