Experienced in full cycle recruiting to source, select and hire top talent. Establishes and maintains effective recruitment metrics, processes, systems and tools to deliver five star candidate experiences and contribute to company employment brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
WPS Health Solutions
09.2019 - 02.2023
Ensure recruiting strategies support organizational goals and priorities, to include both large class hires and individual hires
Managed a team of 5 Recruiters and 2 Coordinators
Identified process improvements increasing team efficiencies by 30%
Responsible for ensuring contractor hires met compliance requirements
Lead the recruiting team in hiring 900-1500 regular positions per year
Identified sourcing strategies for filling large class hires
Managed the Internship program, including both the design and hands on recruiting
Partnered with Senior Level Managers to fill open positions, both exempt and nonexempt
Built strong relationships with candidates from the phone screen through offer phase
Utilized Agile Project Management to manage workload and projects.
Talent Acquisition Director
Heartland Financial USA, Inc
01.2012 - 08.2019
Ensure the recruiting strategies support organizational goals and priorities
Hired and managed the Talent Acquisition Team
Created the organization wide recruiting process
Implemented 3 different applicant tracking systems
Lead the recruiting team in hiring approximately 350 positions per year
Assisted with bank mergers and acquisitions
Designed and managed internship and early graduate rotational programs
Ensured compliance with EEOC, OFCCP and monitored affirmative action plans.
HR Director
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC)
04.2009 - 01.2012
Serve as the main point of contact for the HR Team in support of the management staff across 4 different geographic locations
Provided end to end recruiting for senior level positions
Created a process for implementing an organization wide reorganization
Implemented a No Weapons Policy for the organization
Created an exit process for employees leaving the organization
Provided feedback to executive management on layoff process
With professionalism and kindness conducted 18 lay offs
Identified and partnered with an outplacement organization to prepare impacted employees for career transition
Provided supervisors with direction and coaching regarding employee issues
Facilitated performance processes with supervisors working with staff regarding performance concerns
Monitored the implementation of corrective action plans
Ensured that all salaries within the organization are market competitive
Worked with managers to determine new and current employee’s salaries based on established salary range using the wage authorization process.
HR Recruiter
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC)
04.2009 - 04.2011
Partnered with hiring managers to determine hiring needs, created position descriptions for new positions and determined salary ranges
Created advertisements when sourcing external candidates
Used local and regional recruitment expertise to source best possible external candidates, placing appropriate and cost-effective ads and other relevant media
Attended career fairs to attract top talent when necessary
Reviewed resumes and utilized phone screens and in-person interview questionnaires to evaluate all qualifying candidates
Coordinated team interviews and participated on the interview team
Conducted interview debrief sessions to evaluate candidates and determine next steps
Checked supervisory references of all finalists
Made recommendations to the hiring manager regarding anticipated best fit
Processed offer and disposition letters
Collaborated with the Training and Development Manager to assess current process for new employee orientation, identified opportunities for enhancement and developed an implementation plan
Filled approximately 100 positions within 2 years
Established and led the standard recruiting practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a talented and diverse workforce
Assessed and implemented an Applicant Tracking System - My Staffing Pro
Assessed and implemented a Human Resource information System - Ascentis
Assessed and revised the Relocation policy, Employee Referral program and New Hire Orientation program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - HR Emphasis
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI
Skills
Recruitment
Team leadership
Adaptability and flexibility
Applicant Tracking Systems
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Candidate Sourcing
Agile project Management
Education Certifications
Bachelor of Science-Business Administration-(emphasis in HR), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), DDI-Targeted Selection Administrator
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
WPS Health Solutions
09.2019 - 02.2023
Talent Acquisition Director
Heartland Financial USA, Inc
01.2012 - 08.2019
HR Director
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC)
04.2009 - 01.2012
HR Recruiter
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC)
04.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - HR Emphasis