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Vincent Lowery

Missouri City,TX

Summary

Human Resources Professional with experience in core HR competencies include employee relations, benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, performance management, training, and employment practices. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, able to multitask in an environment of changing priorities while demonstrating strong supervisory skills. Provide day-to-day leadership, coordination, and direction for human resources teams. Experienced Talent Acquisition professional using traditional and creative sourcing methods, college recruiting, referrals and on-line searches. Managing staffing process—coordinate with Corporate HR regarding personnel requisitions, job descriptions, job postings, application processing, interviews, and job offers. Highly effective in coaching and guiding managers in conducting internal investigations related to Employee Relations & workplace issues while adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion. Software: PeopleSoft, ICIMS, and Resumix, Kenexa BrassRing, SuccessFactors, SAP, Taleo Dynamic Talent Manager offering [Number]-year progressive career across diverse industries. Proven history of designing and implementing recruitment, training and conflict-resolution initiatives for companies up to 2500 employees. Insightful and creative with strengths in partnering with cross-functional business executives to strategize personnel-management solutions. Known for identifying improvement opportunities and spearheading projects to drive effectiveness.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant

AMS
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Ensure the recruitment service is delivered, in line with contractual obligations and client service levels
  • Contribute to the commercial success of the account through the achievement of NFI (monthly and annual) targets
  • Develop end-to-end recruitment campaign strategies to meet longer term client requirements
  • Develop and support the sourcing strategy for each role/business unit and agree the strategy (including web-based and direct sourcing) with hiring manager
  • Work effectively with the sourcing and admin team to ensure a smooth client and candidate experience
  • Responsible for the management of candidate relationships and their satisfaction with the recruitment experience until start date
  • Ensure that all changes to a candidate’s status are tracked on the ATS to enable accurate reporting
  • Support the hiring manager with deciding which candidate to hire and guide them in determining an appropriate offer
  • Close the candidate: broker the offer with the chosen candidate, manage objections and support the candidate during their notice period
  • Producing timely and accurate activity and management information reporting
  • Producing communications to a high standard (e.g
  • Client presentations) and in accordance with the clients brand guidelines if required
  • Involvement in any relevant client presentations and evaluation / review meetings
  • Identifying areas of process improvement, service enhancement, related strategic projects and opportunities to increase the scope of the service and communicating these to the Client Services Manager and the team (including coordinators, members of the sourcing team and Resource Specialists).
  • Enhanced recruitment processes by implementing innovative sourcing strategies and streamlining candidate assessment techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and deliver top talent effectively.

Recruitment Consultant

TC Energy
08.2017 - 03.2022
  • Lead strategic planning of full life cycle recruiting for a variety of corporate, and operations roles managing a large volume of requisitions
  • Manage the full recruiting lifecycle and assist in the development of search strategies, including targets (executives, functional disciplines, industry sectors, geography and companies), networking resources, market development tools, research requirements and timeframes
  • Drive talent pipeline by researching, identifying, attracting and generating pools of top-quality candidates by evaluating profiles and conducting cold-calls / phone screens
  • Consult with other recruiting partners and leadership, devise recruitment strategies in alignment with business strategies, and key initiatives
  • Solid business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of how the recruitment of solid candidates reduce turnover and impact the overall success of corporate goals
  • Excellent sourcing skills and candidate assessment ability, as well as, solid experience in uncovering the passive and active candidate
  • Achieves staffing objectives by partnering with hiring manager and establishing a clear strategic sourcing plan, working within budgeted objectives for headcount, recruiting and evaluating job candidates; advising managers on candidate prescreening interviews; managing on boarding process and briefing / debriefing candidates pre-and post-interview
  • Experienced at developing candidate pipelines by executing strategic sourcing plans including implementing: diversity recruiting, cold calling, open houses, job fairs, direct mail/print media, researching and contacting community services, email outreach, industry networking, social media/internet research and referral base inquiries, database mining
  • Recruit for Power and Storage, Field, Commercial, Marketing, and Liquids Operations.
  • Conducted 10 recruiting events to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.
  • Expanded the company's talent pool by actively sourcing candidates through networking events, job boards, and social media platforms.
  • Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process.
  • Achieved high retention rates by placing candidates in roles that aligned with their skills, interests, and long-term career goals.
  • Increased candidate placements by developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies.

Senior Executive Recruiter

First Data Corporation
10.2011 - 01.2017
  • Provide high level sourcing, networking, and recruiting for financial services company
  • Source, screen, and evaluate internal and external talent for assigned areas of responsibility
  • Work collaboratively with hiring managers to provide high level of recruitment activity
  • Collaborate with business unit manager, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to development and implement talent acquisition plan designed to their specific needs
  • Consistently meet established metrics for productivity, client satisfaction, and quality
  • Identify potential candidates utilizing internal database, internet, print media, and referral sourcing
  • Perform duties under minimal supervision, applying a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures
  • Work with Kenexa BrassRing Applicant Tracking System.
  • Developed comprehensive recruiting strategies to source top talent in competitive industries.

Executive Recruiter (Contract)

First Data Corporation
11.2010 - 09.2011
  • Provide high level sourcing, networking, and recruiting for financial services company
  • Source, screen, and evaluate internal and external talent for assigned areas of responsibility
  • Work collaboratively with hiring managers to provide high level of recruitment activity
  • Collaborate with business unit manager, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to development and implement talent acquisition plan designed to their specific needs
  • Consistently meet established metrics for productivity, client satisfaction, and quality
  • Identify potential candidates utilizing internal database, internet, print media, and referral sourcing
  • Perform duties under minimal supervision, applying a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures
  • Work with Kenexa BrassRing Applicant Tracking System.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their talent needs and preferences.

Department Manager

Home Depot Corporation
06.2009 - 11.2010
  • Manage a team of 6 associates in delivering world class quality customer service
  • Manage team’s performance through communication of goals, documentation, and evaluation of their performance
  • Provide input to HR and Store leadership regarding appropriate discipline and/or discharge
  • Participate in interview process; partner with HR and Store leadership regarding hiring recommendations
  • React quickly and appropriately to issues that arise in store and department
  • Follow up in a timely manner to issues not resolved immediately
  • Oversee a budget in excess of $100,000 dollars monthly
  • Work with multiple vendors and internal clients to ensure proper merchandise levels on a daily basis
  • Ensure compliance within my department staff regarding training, safety, loss prevention, product knowledge
  • Evaluate reports daily to ensure proper in-stock position and product in being received that has been ordered.
  • Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.

Sr. Executive Recruiter

Futurestep
04.2006 - 01.2009
  • Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International Company is a global leader in middle management recruitment
  • From January 2008 to November 2008 served as a Team Lead on an RPO project, supporting the Project Manager with; Leading a team of recruiters with sourcing, identifying, and presenting candidates to client
  • Conduct weekly calls with client liaison to address staffing updates, issues, concerns, problem resolution
  • Guiding team through conflict resolution, and team building
  • Deploy a variety of strategic recruiting methods, including web technology, networking, and print advertising
  • Source applicants, screen resumes, and interview candidates
  • Maintain detailed records on candidate profiles in database and candidate participation in interview process
  • Work closely with client partner and hiring mangers throughout the recruitment process
  • Conduct in-depth behavioral interviews to properly access skill set and competencies of candidates
  • Research competitive markets and peer organizations
  • Worked with in house developed applicant tracking system.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and candidates for a seamless recruitment process.

Education

BS Degree - Personnel Administration and Industrial Relations

California State University
Hayward, CA

MBA -

American Intercontinental University

Skills

  • Job Analysis
  • Workforce Planning
  • Compensation Analysis
  • Employee Referral Programs
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team building

Affiliations

  • Worldwide Employee Benefits Network
  • SHRM

References

References furnished upon request

Timeline

Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant

AMS
03.2022 - 06.2023

Recruitment Consultant

TC Energy
08.2017 - 03.2022

Senior Executive Recruiter

First Data Corporation
10.2011 - 01.2017

Executive Recruiter (Contract)

First Data Corporation
11.2010 - 09.2011

Department Manager

Home Depot Corporation
06.2009 - 11.2010

Sr. Executive Recruiter

Futurestep
04.2006 - 01.2009

BS Degree - Personnel Administration and Industrial Relations

California State University

MBA -

American Intercontinental University

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