Derek Stewart Email & Phone Number

Houston, TX, US

Houston, TX, US

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

• Impacted by layoffs**
• Conducted full-cycle recruiting for company's open jobs, resulting in a 20% decrease in time-to-fill.
• Guided hiring managers through the interview, selection, and offer stages, resulting in a 15% increase in successful hires.
• Managed candidate experience including positioning the opportunity and company, conducting phone screens, coordinating interview schedules, summarizing feedback, make hiring recommendations and managing the offer.
• Successfully tracked progress on requisitions and candidates within Workday, improving overall efficiency by 25%.
• Maintain a focus on the marketplace and communicate market intelligence as appropriate by attending career fairs/events and hosting open houses on site.

San Francisco, California, US

• Responsible for driving the end-to-end recruitment for multiple functions and lines of business for Consumer Banking.
• Ensure 100% compliance on defined recruitment process.
• Partner with and support the broader talent Acquisition team on hiring activities, as and when required.
• Handles a high volume of requisitions,capturing requisition data, and reviewing candidate information to determine if job qualifications are met.
• Conducts screens and consults with management to recommend candidates to move forward in the selection process within recruiting and HR policy.
• Provides candidates with status updates and information on the company.

Houston, TX, US

• Lead 6 Senior Human Resource Professionals, ensuring effective staffing and recruitment efforts.
• Established measurements supporting client's strategic goals, resulting in a 10% improvement in operational efficiency.
• Successfully implemented HR policies and initiatives aligned with business objectives, resulting in a 15% increase in employee satisfaction and engagement.
• Oversaw and managed the orientation program for two city departments.
• Analyzed statistical data to solve problems and forecast trends, contributing to better decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and enhance operations efficiency.

Houston, TX, US

• Coordinate and lead professional human resources activities to develop, select and retain qualified employees in compliance with applicable policies and procedures and fair employment statuses. Performed a variety of.
• Recruited and staffed all of Houston Airport vacancies.
• Worked closely with hiring managers to fill current vacancies.
• Assisted with several HR projects and City of Houston initiatives.
• Trained hiring managers on recruitment process.
• Created weekly requisitions and job postings via NEOGOV (applicant tracking system).

Houston, TX, US

• Successfully recruited and selected office staff.
• Developed comprehensive job descriptions for all employees, improving clarity and alignment of roles and responsibilities.
• Implemented streamlined new hire packets, reducing onboarding time by 5 days.
• Ensured compliance and security of personnel files, maintaining 100% accuracy and confidentiality.
• Acted as the primary liaison with the landlord and other service providers, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential resources.
• Scheduled and coordinated weekly staff meetings, promoting effective communication and collaboration.

Houston, TX, US

• Utilized Taleo to streamline requisition approval and workflow processes, resulting in a 10 day reduction in time-to-fill positions while ensuring adherence to quality and service level objectives.
• Acted as the primary liaison between candidates and hiring managers, maintaining strong communication channels and facilitating efficient collaboration throughout the recruitment process.
• Generated and delivered accurate and comprehensive offer letters and transfer letters, resulting in a 95% acceptance rate and minimizing the time between candidate selection and formal offer acceptance.
• Orchestrated the onboarding and new hire orientation process, enhancing the experience for new employees and achieving a 90% satisfaction rate based on feedback surveys.
• Maintained meticulous data entry of all US new hires in the HRIS system (HRD), ensuring 100% accuracy and providing a reliable database for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Conducted regular audits of employee personnel files, I-9 forms, and labor law postings for all US locations, maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory standards and achieving a 98% audit accuracy rate.

Houston, TX, US

• Conducted a high volume of 20 phone interviews daily, effectively screening potential candidates for further consideration.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills by efficiently scheduling 10-15 interviews per week, ensuring a streamlined and timely hiring process.
• Collaborated with the onsite HR Representative to refer and recommend successful candidates for further evaluation and consideration.
• Assumed responsibility for auditing and maintaining accurate records of all employee personnel files, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

Houston, TX, US

• Proactively built and maintained a talent pipeline of qualified candidates in anticipation of future hiring needs.
• Conducted a high volume of 16 interviews daily to assess candidate suitability and alignment with job requirements.
• Facilitated efficient communication by promptly emailing candidates to confirm interview details and ensure a smooth interview process.
• Screened resumes daily to evaluate qualifications and shortlist potential candidates for further consideration.
• Supported the onsite Human Resource Representative by assisting with training classes and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.

• Conducted thorough resume screening and actively participated in the CEO-led hiring process, successfully filling an average of 4 federal exempt positions per month.
• Collaborated closely with ADP Total Source to ensure seamless implementation of HR guidelines, streamlining administrative processes.
• Created comprehensive job descriptions and standard operating procedures, providing clear guidelines for employees and promoting consistency in operations.
• Developed engaging monthly newsletters, fostering effective communication and promoting employee engagement.
• Effectively utilized E-Verify to validate and maintain accurate employee personnel data, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.