Ellen Eisenhandler Email & Phone Number

I am a seasoned recruiter who provides staffing services to companies throughout the US. I deliver high quality professional candidates to my clients utilizing creative sourcing and recruting methods including social media, job boards, cold calling, networking and refferals. I am proactive in my research and recruiting efforts by developing a network and database of talented candidates within the functional area I am working in for future assignments and/or exploratory searches.

Developed a portfolio of clients in the High Technology and Equipment Manufacturing industries by cold calling, networking and referrals. Negotiated contracts with Hiring Managers and Human Resource departments to attract and place all types of Engineers and Computer Science professionals.Within the first 6 weeks successfully identified, recruited, placed and relocated a Senior Systems Engineer for a major Equipment Manufacturer in New York.

Built a Biotechnology desk and worked with eight national client organizations.Developed relationships with Business Unit Managers, Hiring Managers and Human Resources Partners to attract and place exceptional mid to senior level candidates within the companies. 85% of the candidates I presented to the client had either a telephone interview or face to face interview with the client organization.Negotiated retainer and contingency fee agreements.

Worked on a contract basis to fill exempt and non-exempt positions into this fast growing internet/cable company.Responsible for 150 plus requisitions on weekly basis, including advertising, outside recruiters, resume screening, telephone/personal, interviewing, testing and negotiating and presenting all hiring packages.

Developed a business plan and marketed HR outsourcing services to clients throughout the United States.Recruited a national database of over 700 Human Resources applicants available for contract and consulting assignments, utilizing cold calling, networking and advertising methods.

Saved the company $50,000 without compromising the existing benefits by converting the Company’s benefits program to a point of service managed care plan.Designed and implemented an employee driven performance evaluations/appraisal system geared towards objectives and goal setting, and successfully tied performance to merit/salary increases.Successfully upgraded the recruitment/interviewing/evaluation process by designing/implementing interview assessment forms for both non-scientific… Show more Saved the company $50,000 without compromising the existing benefits by converting the Company’s benefits program to a point of service managed care plan.Designed and implemented an employee driven performance evaluations/appraisal system geared towards objectives and goal setting, and successfully tied performance to merit/salary increases.Successfully upgraded the recruitment/interviewing/evaluation process by designing/implementing interview assessment forms for both non-scientific and scientific positions. This program attributed to the decrease in turnover from 50% to 19% in a two-year period.Reduced the costs of agency fees and search fees by 25% by utilizing alternative methods of recruitment.Customized a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to generate reports for internal use, presentations and external compliance.Designed, developed and implemented a companywide employee handbook of corporate and employee policies, procedures, rules and regulations.Successfully resolved 2 potential lawsuits. (Employment related) in the early litigation stages while serving as the Company’s representative in employee legal disputes. Active participant in the budget planning process, and interfaced closely with senior management to determine needs, costs, and requirements for workforce/headcount. Show less

Staffed the company with 85 new hires in both administrative and scientific positions while reducing the costs of outside agencies resulting in a savings of approximately $300,000.Successfully implemented a new and enhanced health plan while reducing bottom line costs by 40%.Researched, selected and implemented the company’s first 401(k) program that resulted in 85% company participation.Designed, developed, communicated and implemented a companywide performance evaluation program… Show more Staffed the company with 85 new hires in both administrative and scientific positions while reducing the costs of outside agencies resulting in a savings of approximately $300,000.Successfully implemented a new and enhanced health plan while reducing bottom line costs by 40%.Researched, selected and implemented the company’s first 401(k) program that resulted in 85% company participation.Designed, developed, communicated and implemented a companywide performance evaluation program directly tying in performance rating to annual increases.Implemented all SEC requirements, which resulted in saving the company time and money with outside vendors and legal services.Centralized the purchasing of all office equipment, which resulted in a more efficient and timely manner of procuring supplies. Show less