• Drive the strategy and execution of the recruiting function to source, identify and recommend talented individuals from a diverse pool of candidates to meet staffing needs. Partner with departments and hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and drive recruiting processes to achieve required staffing levels. • Developed an internal recruiting team, launched social media campaigns, employment branding and military recruiting. • Proactively source candidates through direct… Show more • Drive the strategy and execution of the recruiting function to source, identify and recommend talented individuals from a diverse pool of candidates to meet staffing needs. Partner with departments and hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and drive recruiting processes to achieve required staffing levels. • Developed an internal recruiting team, launched social media campaigns, employment branding and military recruiting. • Proactively source candidates through direct sourcing, cold calling, networking, social media, job boards, and Internet sourcing. • Established and fostered relationships with local universities and colleges to build a strong candidate pool. • Manage the recruitment process and life cycle, including initial assessments, interviews, and offers. • Screen, interview and recommend qualified applicants to hiring manager.• Counsel the candidate on benefits, salary, and corporate environment. • Represent FTD at job/career fairs, diversity, and community events. • Create and analyze metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruiting strategies. Recruited and on-boarded up to 400 employees for three peak seasons per year. • Implemented department on-boarding/orientation program that improved retention and 90-day turnover rates. Show less