Successfully led the Talent Acquisition (TA) unit by reducing staffing deficit of 380+ positions within 6 months resulting in shortened lead times, increasing customer satisfaction, establishing forecast/planning methods for hiring needs, and reducing employee attrition/turnover rates by 40%. Negotiated employment contracts with successful applicants ensuring compliance with legal regulations and company policies.Identified, sourced and recruited top-tier talent using a variety of recruitment methods such as job postings, online databases, social media, referrals, networking events, etc.Implemented innovative sourcing techniques such as employee referral programs and partnered with local/sates agencies to attract qualified professionals.Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure successful talent acquisition strategies.Developed metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts in terms of time-to-fill, cost per hire and quality of hire rate.Managed full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to onboarding new hires while ensuring compliance with employment laws for multiple states.Implemented diversity initiatives aimed at increasing representation of underrepresented groups within the organization.Successfully implemented a fully automated Applicant Tracking System while cutting cost substantially and creating efficiencies for Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and Information Technology that detailed records of all recruitment activities.

Successfully led full-cycle recruitment process for multiple positions, including sourcing, interviewing, assessing, negotiating, and hiring. Reduced hiring needs deficit of 280+ positions within 3 months while increasing production levels, inventory, sales, customer satisfaction, and reducing employee attrition/turnover rates. Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure successful talent acquisition strategies.Developed metrics to evaluate recruitment effectiveness such as time to fill, cost per hire, and quality of hire rate.Provided guidance and counseling to management team members regarding hiring policies and best practices for interviewing techniques.Created job postings to promote open positions in various media outlets, including print and digital advertising.Successfully sourced and recruited top-tier candidates for a variety of roles, utilizing creative strategies to attract the best talent.Developed effective recruitment processes and procedures while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.Analyzed data related to turnover rates, recruitment costs, time-to-fill metrics, diversity initiatives; producing reports as needed.Developed partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, alumni, networks, professional associations, and local entities for recruiting purposes.

Organized and led virtual and in-person job fairs where new hire paperwork was processed and I9s verified to ensure compliance.Collaborated with senior staff and managers, forming partnerships to best determine staffing needs and develop proactive plans and strategies.Used Taleo software to manage requisition process, particularly for high-volume technical recruiting.Worked closely with hiring managers in various departments/clients to define recruitment needs and plan the hiring process.Analyzed hiring trends to identify potential areas of improvement in recruitment process, implementing efficiencies where possible,Developed an understanding of organization’s culture and values to develop recruiting strategies to attract and hire a diverse pool of qualified candidates.Maintained up-to-date knowledge of recruiting trends, best practices, labor market conditions, and compensation regulations.