Lead People and Talent operations for a medical facility in Kaiserslautern, Germany, dedicated to providing medical care for special immigration visa refugeesEstablished and implemented comprehensive PTO, holiday, and sick/personal pay policy to ensure fair and efficient employee compensationSpearheaded the rollout of a new per diem program for off-site housing employees, enhancing their benefits and incentivizing retentionManage disability claims and Defense Base Act (DBA) workers' compensation claims for personnel deployed overseas, ensuring compliance with DBA regulations and timely resolution of claims.Manage HRIS system (SuccessFactors) to streamline processes and maintain accurate employee recordsEnsured full compliance with required trainings, keeping the workforce up-to-date with regulatory standardsConduct orientation sessions for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into the organizationServe as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries, resolving issues promptly and effectivelyMaintain a remarkable 3% attrition rate while successfully growing the employee workforce from 0 to 100+ within a multi year-long program

Directed and guided team of two TA specialists. Oversaw Applicant Tracking System to ensure effective and optimal use of technology. Created talent pipelines through community alliances and fostering relationships with local colleges, trade institutions, and vendors such as Indeed, Levee, TextUs, and Snagajob. Utilized talent acquisition metrics to support crucial decision-making and strategy innovation. Instruct, inspire, propel TA group, encompassing two TA Specialists.Increased workforce from 380 to over 500 within five months, encompassing both executive and management positions.Led transition of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) from Ceridian Dayforce platform to ADP Recruitment.Introduced TextUs Recruiting Platform, which resulted in improving candidate engagement from 10% to 55%.Engineered and executed workforce planning strategies in alliance with executive team, including launch of seven new accounts and building team from ground up.

Completed end-to-end search operations for potential candidates. Managed placement for various top-level positions, including Head of People at Rec Room, Sr. Director People and Culture at Bolt Threads, Head of People at Simulate, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Cello Health, and Global VP of Recruiting at Scopely, and VP of Talent Acquisition at Public Storage. Developed solid candidate pipelines using internal ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruitment platforms. Drafted search-specific branding content, created comprehensive role descriptions, and designed direct candidate communication to expedite search closure. Served as trustworthy intermediary between all Associates and FPL's Partners and Founder/CEO.Gained and demonstrated expertise across diverse industries such as Biotech, Computer Software, Internet, EdTech, Healthcare Tech, Management Consulting, Fintech, Crypto, and Investment Management.Oversaw and led searches, individually contributing revenue of $700k and partnered on additional 10+ searches, generating minimum of $1.5M in additional revenue.

Oversaw development and implementation of detailed talent acquisition strategies. Created and established organizational wide training course and candidate selection interview guide, emphasizing behavioral questions that promote diversity and inclusion. Identified and sources passive candidates for challenging vacancies, including executive leadership and mid-level providers. Led recruitment brand marketing across social media platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed. Partnered with senior leadership to determine process improvement opportunities. Spearheaded internal recruitment discussions regarding requisition status with hiring leaders. Facilitated onboarding for new hires and orientation for new employees, as required. Trained hiring managers utilizing Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and provided guidance on optimal interview practices.Maintained 91% quality of hire score, over a running sample of 188 external hires.Negotiated third party staffing agreements, resulting in 37% reduction in staffing fees.

Directed end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, to making job offers. Utilized various recruitment channels such as Workday, social media, external recruitment platforms, and job fairs to attract potential candidates. Collaborated with senior leadership to create and enhance talent acquisition strategies and plans. Fostered and managed relationships with recruitment agencies and third-party organizations to meet business requirements. Leveraged Workday (HCM) system to ensure updated and diverse pool of external and internal candidates and to review regional talent metrics. Mentored hiring managers on effective recruitment and hiring practices.Oversaw large-scale recruitment efforts for 1000+ salaried and hourly employees across 42 sites in Southeast United States, ensuring consistently high staffing level of over 99% year-to-date.

Full cycle recruitment for Emergency Transfer /Emergency Medical Services, Security, Human Resources, HIM, Risk Management, Medical Billing, Infection prevention, Air Ambulance, Nursing Education & Business Development.Screen candidates using Talent+ assessments, HireVue digital interviews, Skills Survey, and behavioral interviews.Recruit via Taleo, job boards, social media, and career fairsHandle employee and manager HR questions regarding policies/procedures, benefits etc.Ensure job description compliance.

Obtained all completed pre-employment documents prior to their processing visit with Human Resources, scheduled all potential employees for a processing meeting to complete their final paperwork and to obtain a hospital badge in a timely manner.Focused heavily on process improvement strategies, created action plans all with a special focus on recruitment.Ensured the execution and completion of all background checks and I-9 work authorizations for all candidates offered positions at Florida Hospital.