Vanessa Hilaire
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Professional with strong background in talent acquisition, skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top-tier candidates. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting quickly to changing recruitment needs. Demonstrates expertise in candidate assessment, relationship building, and strategic hiring processes, consistently driving successful outcomes. Reliable and results-focused, delivering high standards in every aspect of recruitment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Arthrex
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Consult with leaders, hiring managers, and the human resource team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies
- Place and update all job positions in various Media including internet/intranet sites and social media networks
- Recruit and perform talent acquisition activities such as resume & phone screens and candidate interviews for high-volume roles
- Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations and applicant requests as required
- Conduct regular follow-ups with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts
- Represent the company at recruiting events (i.e........, college job fairs)
- Providing company/job information
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Provided regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Sourced and screened candidates for entry level & professional roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
Human Resource Specialist
Giant Eagle, GetGo
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Process and enter accurate, confidential employee information in our HRIS system (workday and SmartTrack)
- General record-keeping and filing of electronic records
- Support a team of 142-160 employees
- Complete Full cycle recruiting for 13 Indianapolis Stores
- Help with communication and administration of employee benefits plans
- Complete quarterly HR Audits
- Promote diversity and inclusion within my stores and throughout the hiring process
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audits and policy updates.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs and create strategic recruiting plans.
Human Resource Generalist
Jaspen Staffing
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Completed the entire recruiting cycle for all corporate positions
- General record-keeping and filing of electronic records
- Created and implemented HR policies, procedures, and systems
- Assured compliance with state, federal, and benefit laws, including workers compensation, FMLA, and EOA
- Applied HR knowledge and expertise in the full range of the HR field to support Jaspen’s mission and business needs
- Maintained up-to-date employee information records in the HRIS system, ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making.
- Guided 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.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
Office Manager/Recruiter
Drivers Select Inc
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted employee onboarding and organized training & and development initiatives
- Managed drivers’ schedules
- Recruited and screened drivers for open positions
- Managed daily operations of the branch; through the ordering of supplies, answering calls, payroll, and customer service
- Maintained client business relationships with a “customer for life” approach
- Updated and maintained driver qualification files
- Researched motor vehicle reports on driver’s licenses and medical cards
- Organized quarterly and annual employee performance reviews
- Wrote and posted job descriptions and edited current openings
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
Regional Recruiter/Orientation Coordinator
DM Bowman Trucking
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed the onboarding process for the center
- Facilitated orientation for new hires
- Recruited and screened truck drivers for local positions
- Conducted presentations in area trucking schools
- Managed high-volume requisition load while consistently meeting key performance indicators related to fill rates and time-to-fill metrics.
- Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process, resulting in positive feedback from new hires.
- Reduced agency reliance by increasing direct sourcing efforts, saving the company significant costs in recruitment fees.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings to assess qualifications and ensure the best fit for open positions.
- Partnered with local colleges and universities to develop internship programs that attracted high-potential students as future full-time hires after graduation.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
Recruiter (Contractor)
ProLogistix Staffing
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Recruited, screened, interviewed, and conducted orientations and reference-checked applicants for temporary, temp-to-hire, and/or direct-hire placement
- Entered applicant and job order data into CRM
- Responsible for completeness and accuracy of records
- Provided customer service to clients, including monitoring the progress assignments and escalated issues
- Ensured client needs were met and communicated with AE and OPS teams to anticipate upcoming projects
- Implemented client-specific orientation for new hires
- Facilitated and led group discussions with new hires during orientation
- Maintained file documentation and created various reports on lists
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Negotiated employment terms with candidates to mutual satisfaction, streamlining onboarding process.
Driver Recruiter
Celadon Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Recruited and interviewed qualified drivers
- Managed the onboarding process for new hires
- Prepared and posted open positions on appropriate job boards
- Screened candidates to qualify them for applied positions
- Consistently exceeded recruiting goals of 20 recruits per month
- Actively sought feedback from current drivers on ways to improve company culture and reduce attrition rates.
- Developed comprehensive driver profiles to accurately match candidates with suitable routes and assignments.
- Coordinated closely with human resources personnel to facilitate timely completion of requisite paperwork and documentation.
- Provided regular updates to management regarding the status of driver recruitment efforts, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
Education
B.A. - Psychology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN01.2012
Skills
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
- Kronos system experience
- Experience with HireRight
- Experience with Tenstreet
- Experience with Silkroad solutions
- Workday proficiency
- Experience with Hireview platform
- Smartrack application knowledge
- Experience with PeopleSoft modules
- Proficient in SAP
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Arthrex
04.2022 - 04.2025
Human Resource Generalist
Jaspen Staffing
10.2020 - 08.2021
Human Resource Specialist
Giant Eagle, GetGo
03.2020 - 02.2022
Office Manager/Recruiter
Drivers Select Inc
05.2018 - 10.2019
Regional Recruiter/Orientation Coordinator
DM Bowman Trucking
11.2017 - 05.2018
Recruiter (Contractor)
ProLogistix Staffing
12.2016 - 04.2017
Driver Recruiter
Celadon Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
B.A. - Psychology
Indiana State University
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