Brandon Mcclain, Mshr Email & Phone Number

Oak Lawn, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full-cycle Recruiting:-Recruited top talent for Performance Marketing and Media Effectiveness within the Media service line, focusing on Data Analytics, Data Science, and Data Engineering roles.-Partnered with hiring managers and executive Media service line leadership to address recruiting needs, facilitate smooth communication and status updates, and provide guidance on the candidate market.-Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to offer, completing scheduling, background checks and ensuring a smooth transition to the onboarding team.-Collaborated with my manager to address challenges or provide insights into the recruiting process.-Represented dentsu as a top employer in all external interactions, highlighting the multitude of benefits, diverse population, and brilliant collaborators.Talent Acquisition Workstream Projects:-Joined two workstreams to improve internal TA processes and communication as well as expanding our internal branding and awareness footprints.

Full-cycle Recruiting:-Recruited top talent across all departments at the Aquarium including: Animal Care, IT, Social Media, Finance, Designs & Exhibits, Event Management.-Partner with hiring leaders to address recruiting goals, anticipate staffing changes, and provide guidance on the candidate market.-Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to offer, completing scheduling, reference checks, and background checks as well.-Collaborate with the Director of HR to move requisitions forward and navigate challenges-Represented the Aquarium as a top employer in all external interactions, championing the unique atmosphere and collaborative culture.Onboarding-Serve as the primary contact after offer acceptance, coordinating the transitional phase through a new hire’s first day, including onboarding schedules, data input, and required forms-Conduct orientation on a new hire’s first day, providing overview of Shedd’s policies and expectations.-Act as an additional point of contact in their first few weeks, providing follow-up and offering support as needed.DEAI Initiatives-Partnering with hiring leaders to audit current practices in order to design and implement new or updated strategies to attract and retain diverse talent.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managing the full-cycle recruiting and sourcing of top talent across multiple departments within the Intouch agency:-SEO, CX Strategy, Analytics, Social Media, IT Services, Internships, Content Strategy, CRM.-Partnering with department leads and hiring managers to pinpoint the key needs and skills for each open role; providing clear communication and timeline updates as candidates are identified and move through the recruiting process.-Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for internship program, with the majority of my hires converting to full-time employment.-Anticipating growth trends and staffing changes across the agency in conjunction with understanding current market trends.-Collaborating with teammates to learn best practices and understand how to navigate unique or especially difficult circumstances.-Providing top-tier customer service to candidates through clear communication on process updates and addressing questions/concerns.-Developing a robust recruiting pipeline by engaging with external organizations to develop partnerships with previously untapped sources of talent.-Confidently representing Intouch Group at external career fairs and networking events, positioning the agency as a premier employer.-Championing the work, the team, and the culture by bringing a positive, supportive attitude into every interaction.

Chicago, Il

As Human Resources Coordinator with the Crime and Education Labs, I managed several processes and collaborated with colleagues at all levels within the organization on critical HR components within the unit.Recruiting and Onboarding-Managed the posting of job requisitions on external recruiting sources and pre-screened applicants to provide candidate pools for hiring managers.-Provided excellent customer service to applicant inquiries and served as the main point of contact during the hiring process.-Attended career fairs and external partner career events, representing the Crime and Education Labs with confidence and clarity.-Researched new recruiting opportunities in order to diversify the candidate pipeline by creating targeted plans.-Managed the onboarding process after job offer acceptance, guiding them through the Workday steps and providing support.-Acted as primary contact for hiring team, coordinating multiple onboarding steps (IT setup, company ID, etc.) into one smooth process.-Provided excellent customer service in conducting day-one orientation for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.Process Management-Collaborated with Associate Director of Operations to revise onboarding and offboarding processes into their final iterations.-Acted as the Open Enrollment lead for the Crime and Education Labs, providing key support with quick turnaround.Staff Engagement-Designed and implemented staff trainings that addressed needs and increased staff autonomy.-Co-designed and implemented the first staff Wellness Week that addressed several areas of wellness, particularly in light of the challenging year of 2020.-Implemented the first staff newsletter for our unit in order to provide information and updates about campus news, social and emotional wellness topics, and office updates.In addition, I provided exemplary customer service by responding to various inquiries, i.e. time off corrections, data changes, etc.

Chicago

-Developed and implemented a recruiting strategy and program for sourcing, interviewing, and hiring diverse candidates.-Researched best practices and created a strategy for creating a more diverse and inclusive organization.-Created benchmarks for managing diversity recruiting goals.-Created a database of recruiting sources to manage current channels and explore new opportunities.-Assisted with full-cycle recruitment of new job requisitions using an ATS.-Researched and facilitated exploration of potential partnerships with multiple external organizations that work with diverse, underrepresented populations. Scheduled phone screens and coordinated on-site walkthroughs with the Assistant Director of HR.

Chicago, Il

Working with the director of the HR program to conduct research and discover solutions to streamline employment opportunities for Loyola HR students at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Chicago, Il

-Standardized departmental procedures while managing inventories and orders.-Oversaw detailed department scheduling of three team members.-Organized multiple in-store events that drew over 30 participants each.-Assisted guests with tea bar specific questions and purchases.-Provided great customer service to guests in order to create a positive in-store experience.

Chicago, Il

-Assured safe and effective opening and closing procedures as well as managing select inventory.-Assisted guests with their overall tea buying experience while generating both sales and loyal customers.

Master’S Degree, Human Resources

Activities and Societies: Human Resource Student AssociationSchool of Business Scholarship Recipient (2016). Madden Endowed Tuition Award.

Graduate Certificate, Business Ethics

Bachelor’S Degree, Theology/Theological Studies

Activities and Societies: Xavier Newswire Op-ed Columnist, X-treme Fans Student Fan Club Board Member, Resident Assistant.Minored.