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Staten Island, New York, United States

• Oversee recruitment processes, successfully filling various maritime, office and executive roles. • Develop and implement comprehensive onboarding programs• Create and execute employer branding strategies, enhancing company visibility and attracting top talent, resulting in an increase in qualified candidates.• Lead HR initiatives to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.• Analyze recruitment data and employee feedback to refine strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.• Implement effective interviewing techniques promoting a fair selection process.• Partner with senior leadership to align HR objectives with business goals• Supervise a team of HR professionals, providing mentorship and training to enhance their skills and career development.

Houston, Pennsylvania, United States

• Partner with senior management to identify staffing needs, craft detailed job descriptions, and strategically promote job openings on the company's digital platforms.• Employ innovative recruitment methods to entice top-tier candidates for both vessel, shoreside, shipyard, office, and executive positions.• Provide vital support to Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process, offering frequent candidate pool updates and guidance on salary and job requirement alignment.• Company representative at job fairs and various in-person recruitment events.• Plan and execute nationwide in-person hiring events, implemented imaginative marketing strategies to attract prospective candidates.• Oversee and manage all social media accounts, ensuring regular and engaging content updates. • Stay informed about emerging social media platforms and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative advertising strategies.• Design and execute social media advertising campaigns to enhance company branding.• Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on open positions.• Administer the background and reference check procedures in compliance with both state and federal regulations.

New York, New York, United States

• Oversaw company-wide recruiting program, handling full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions, including advertising, screening, interviews, and background checks.• Employed innovative recruitment techniques to attract highly qualified candidates for both vessel and shore-side roles.• Managed background and reference check processes, ensuring compliance with State and federal regulations, and coordinated pre-employment physicals and drug tests.• Cultivated positive relationships with maritime academies, military liaisons, and external recruiting agencies, actively participating in nationwide recruiting events.• Managed the cadet/apprentice internship program to attract top-notch candidates.• Oversaw the online Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and associated software.• Demonstrated expertise in HR policies, procedures, Federal and State Laws, US Coast Guard and STCW licensing/position requirements, and company policies.• Generated reports for statistical analysis and record-keeping, presenting findings at Semi-Annual General Manager meetings.• Proficient in HRIS systems, including the development and implementation of new systems.• Assisted in developing and updating the corporate human resources policies and procedures manual, incorporated into the Quality Safety Management System (QSMS).• Developed, updated, and maintained comprehensive company job descriptions, performance evaluations, and HR forms.• Provided guidance and assistance to managers on various matters, including interviewing, disciplinary actions, company policies, and employee relations, ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and compliance.• Managed company social media accounts identified opportunities for brand expansion.

Norfolk, Va

• Managed recruitment, including applicant review and hiring.• Maintained organized personnel records.• Coordinated crew schedules for operational efficiency.• Placed licensed candidates in line with USCG towing vessel requirements.• Conducted and tracked drug testing for regulatory compliance.• Conducted training and development courses for employee growth.• Processed payroll, including attendance and pay adjustments.• Addressed staffing challenges and administered disciplinary actions as needed.• Ensured termination procedures aligned with company policies and laws.

Norfolk, Va

• Filed and maintained records.• Answered, screened and forwarded calls, scheduled meetings• Collected, distributed and prepared mail, messages and deliveries.• Processed and prepared memos, crew payroll, correspondence, travel expenses, and other documents.• Assisted General Manager and Operations Managers as needed.