Talent Groups is an award-winning IT talent solutions company headquartered in Houston, Texas, formed in 2023 through the merger of three leading technology staffing firms—Talent Group, EdgeLink, and Queen Consulting Group—and expanded through the additional acquisitions of Abacus Technical Services, The InSource Group, and Progilisys Solutions.Our unified brand is dedicated to connecting great talent with great opportunities. Whether clients seek exceptional professionals to drive business growth or solve complex problems or consultants and candidates aim to build rewarding careers, Talent Groups excels at delivering the right match through an exceptional experience.With a nationwide presence, Talent Groups offers comprehensive IT talent and technology solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. Our services include contract-based talent, healthcare IT staffing, direct hire solutions, IT advisory and tech solutions. We serve a wide range of clients, from innovative startups to established middle-market companies and Fortune 1000 enterprises.Our KLAS-recognized, top-five Healthcare IT division specializes in Epic implementations and delivers niche talent to healthcare facilities, providers, and payers. At Talent Groups, we are committed to empowering businesses and professionals alike, delivering innovative solutions and building tomorrow with today’s talent.

• Managed full cycle recruiting for corporate, technical, retail, and hospitality roles.• Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and select staffing vendors.• Enhanced candidate sourcing strategies through continuous improvement.• Created job postings to attract a diverse and qualified candidate pool.• Learning Management System product analysis.

• Managed all HR functions for CA, ID, OR, and WA locations.• Conducted investigations into harassment, discrimination, and misconduct.• Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance and minimize risks.• Successfully completed thorough compensation analysis.• Guided managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.• Prepared onboarding documents, including offer letters and employment agreements.

• Developed strategic hospitality industry talent acquisition and HR management plans.• Adapted recruiting strategies for a seasonal hospitality environment.• Conducted learning management programs and training sessions.• Led, conducted, and documented intricate internal investigations adhering to corporate and National Park Service rules and regulations.• Managed full-cycle recruiting in a seasonal hospitality environment.• Managed a team of recruiting and HR staff.• Coordinated onsite employee housing and camping accommodations.• Conducted background checks, reference checks, and drug screenings.• Handled employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and provided guidance on disciplinary measures.• Oversaw the J-1 cultural exchange program.________________________________________

• Coordinated employee onboarding and offboarding processes.• Conducted background and drug screening investigations.• Utilized Teamwork Online applicant tracking system.• Conducted new hire orientations and training sessions.

• Coordinated event planning and program management for non-profit annual international yoga event with up to 6,000 attendees. • Handled contract negotiation & preparation. • Managed international multicultural communications.

• Supported operations including planning upcoming business changes, record retention, and Merger and Acquisition activity. • Documented and implemented best practices and business process optimization during the dissolution process. • Communications management and distribution of key messages.

• Managed all aspects of Human Resources practices providing an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasized empowerment, quality, goal attainment, productivity, and ongoing employee development. • Restructured talent acquisition process and corresponding and hiring manager training. Employee relations, complaint resolution, compensation/benefits design, policy creation. • Insured compliance with federal, state and local government regulations and workers compensation.

• Provided strategic Human Resources management during company sales growth period from $475 million to $1.5 billion. • Fostered a well-balanced working climate and culture for 300+ Employees. Constructed talent development, recruiting and retention programs. • Led plan administration for medical, dental, life insurance and 401k plans. • Devised programs for leadership coaching, conflict resolution, and compensation structuring. • Established employee handbook and introduced HR metric management. • Planned corporate events and incentive trips. • Co-hosted weekly real-estate television program/wrote & edited program copy. Served as a liaison to the board of directors.