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Detroit, Mi, Us

Milpitas, California, Us

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Performed full lifecycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment of technical professionals (Full Stack Developers, Dev/Ops, AI/ML Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Architects, Product Owners, Program Managers, Scrum Masters, Cybersecurity, Sr. Software/Technology Managers).• Strategic partner collaborating with hiring managers, HR partners, and Talent Acquisition partners across business functions.• Developed and implemented effective recruitment processes and strategies to ensure the timely and efficient hiring of top talent.• Sourced and screened candidates.• Mentored and acted in an SME role to more junior TA Partners.• Created and maintained metrics and data-informed strategies.• Used data reporting and analytics to consult with hiring managers on the best strategy to fill their open roles.• Built strong relationships with stakeholders and hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and requirements.• Lead offer, negotiation, and closing the candidate process.• In February 2023, successfully led an internal software developer and manager accelerated hiring project for a newly developed team, which resulted in 50 hires over a one-month timeframe. Received multiple awards and recognition from the various stakeholders (HR and Hiring Leadership) for the project flowing smoothly, initiatives met, and hiring completed on time.• Selected to be a part of several Talent Acquisition projects including a Workday process improvement 2.0 project and the creation of a recruiter internal phone screen form.• Utilized Workday applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data and improve recruitment processes.• Continued to stay current with industry trends/technologies and well-versed in the roles/responsibilities of the business units to match candidates to company needs.• Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring.

Milpitas, California, Us

Oversaw full lifecycle recruitment within the Central Engineering technology team to include AI/ML Engineers, Research Scientists, Software Developers, Agile Product Owners, Associate Test Engineers, Technical Managers.• Acted as subject matter expert to partner, strategize, and consult with hiring leaders.• During the first week of my employment, given a hiring project to bring in 30 new hires within a two-month timeframe. Successfully met those goals and from 2/2021 - 6/2021, hired a total of 100 new hires into KLA.• Successfully managed a req load of 50+ openings.• Assigned to a “Buddy” role to a senior recruiter who was hired in May 2021.• Served as a “Brand Ambassador” in the Ann Arbor market.• Sourced and screened qualified candidates to present to the hiring team.• Organized, led, and documented post-interview debrief/feedback information with interview teams and candidates.• Managed the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, and closing of the candidates.• Developed, supported, and maintained recruiting, strategic relationship plans. Support new hire onboarding and assimilation activities.• Utilized Workday applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data and improve recruitment processes.

Omaha, Ne, Us

Managed all aspects of the Talent Acquisition process within the Technology team to include Front End/Back End Developers, Solution Architects, Cybersecurity, Agile Coaches/Product Owners, Software Managers, IT/Help Desk, and other technical/FinTech roles. Asked to help support the Investor Services team and successfully hired 30 Financial Services Representatives within a two-month time-frame.• Strategized, collaborated, and partnered with hiring managers to assess and understand candidate needs, managing the candidate lifecycle. Became SME leading hiring managers and candidates through the hiring process.• Conducted UAT testing in the transition from iCIMS to Workday. Became the Workday SME within the TA team.• Determined candidate suitability by evaluating relevant experience, education, skills, to help compile the offer and overall compensation package.• Successfully sourced candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, networking events, internal database searches, local colleges, and referrals.• Successfully managed a req. load of 40 positions at any given time.• Selected as a member of the HR Action Committee team and appointed to Social Committee subset team.• Selected for the TA 2.0 project over a six-month period. Provided training to Recruiters, to take their knowledge to the next level. I built out several training modules and presented these modules to the team at our all-TA conference held at our Omaha HQ.• Organized and planned the first-ever International Women’s Day celebration in the Ann Arbor office. Recognized by TDA CIO during the local 2020 International Women’s Day celebration lunch. Specifically, he thanked me for my contributions regarding recruiting and my goal to hire diverse technology candidates, along with my constant promotion of the office to the Ann Arbor community.• Led the implementation of the summer internship hiring process for the Ann Arbor office for 3 summers. This resulted in the hiring of 10 interns each summer.

St Louis, Mo 63141, Mo, Us

Delivered high-quality professional and executive-level Technology candidates while advancing Perficient’s brand across numerous markets and professional communities.• Consistently provided an excellent hiring manager and candidate experience leading hiring managers and candidates through the Perficient’s selection process.• Provided full lifecycle recruitment support for Perficient’s Digital Commerce Solutions and Experience Design business units.• Developed recruiting and sourcing strategies to find qualified candidates to fill niche technical, creative, operations, and digital roles.• Worked in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team to develop a national pipeline.• Created and maintained a robust pipeline of candidates across multiple disciplines.• Applied creative thinking and strategy to develop new relationships and networks to meet job opening needs for the various business units.• Managed all candidate relationships, communications, and workflow stages through Perficient’s applicant tracking system.• Strategized and partnered with hiring managers to understand their candidate needs, managing the candidate lifecycle and onboarding all new hires.• Executed all offer negotiations and conversations.

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Collaborated with business unit leaders, manufacturing facilities, and management to proactively develop and recommend creative and cost-effective talent acquisition strategies. These strategies ensured the organization attracts associates who possess the appropriate competencies to enable each business unit to achieve its mission and operation objectives.• Worked with managers in assigned business unit to coach and advise them on various employee relations and HR issues that may arise.• Successfully led and implemented an applicant tracking system (iCIMS) where none existed previously, within a six- week timeframe. This resulted in me becoming the iCIMS Administrator/SME for our entire US based HR team.• Counseled managers on disciplinary action, which included Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and terminations.• Conducted exit interviews and provided feedback to HR and management for retention and continuous improvement.• Developed, updated, and implemented various HR policies and procedures.• Worked with managers to identify employment needs of the organization, recruited, and aided in the selection, successful placement and retention of candidates.• Oversaw the full cycle recruitment process within the organization: Internal/external posting process, pre-screens, interviews, background checks, and offers.• Lead and facilitated employee onboarding process and orientation.• Worked with colleges and universities to establish the NSK Brand within the educational institution to populate NSK’s Internship Program.• Served as the NSK Affirmative Action Coordinator. Maintained Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) for Americas Headquarters plus trained and monitored for compliance at all manufacturing locations’ AAP’s.• Supervision responsibilities of an HR Generalist.

Livonia, Mi, Us

Sole Recruiter, who provided exceptional professional level support for all organizational business initiatives through effective implementation and execution of pharmaceutical and executive candidate recruiting and selection programs and practices. • Sourced, screened, and interviewed qualified candidates to fill open positions in a timely manner utilizing web-based recruiting technologies, and a variety of resources including job fairs, open houses, and social networking.• Reported directly to the Chief Administrative Officer to strategize about current / future organizational needs and develop a recruiting plan and candidate pipeline to support candidate identification and selection. • Improved the company website recruiting page to assist in candidate sourcing; set up internet recruiting tools (ex: LinkedIn, etc.); researched new ways to use the Internet for recruitment; used social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates.• Partnered with hiring managers to successfully develop, manage and administer the recruiting process (including job description development, sourcing, candidate screening, interviews, offer letter development, pre-employment screening, new associate on-boarding / orientation, introductory period performance reviews, etc.), liaising with Payroll to ensure transparency of communications. • Networked and identified candidates through industry contacts, on-line resources, trade associations and memberships. Developed, managed and implemented college recruiting initiatives.• Analyzed information provided on applicants’ resumes and job applications; conducted telephone screenings, reference checks, and personal interviews to determine suitability of applicant for employment.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Led full cycle recruitment in the hiring of various types of positions to include electrical/mechanical/software engineers, supervisors/managers, directors, business analysts, IT, summer interns, and human resources professionals.• Coached and counseled managers and employees in the resolution of employee relations issues.• Sourced, screened, and interviewed qualified candidates to fill open positions in a timely manner utilizing web-based recruiting technologies and a variety of resources including job fairs, open houses, and social networking.• Conducted candidate interviews using DDI Targeted Selection behavioral based interview techniques.• Managed a requisition load of 15-40 positions at any given time.• Coordinated drug screening and background checks. • Conducted new hire orientation.• Compiled salary analyses to determine appropriate salary offers.• Assisted in administration of AAP/EEO requirements/recordkeeping compliance. • Lead conflict resolution activities for work-related issues. • Partnered with Associates and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations and ensure compliance. • Lead various HR related process improvement projects.• Utilized Taleo and Kenexa applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data and improve recruitment processes.

Directed the activities of the Talent Acquisition team, including planning, problem solving, staff development, and communication for 4-6 permanent staff members and 2-4 temporary staff.• Led the recruitment team through a Continuous Improvement Workshop to reduce cycle time, whereby the current recruitment process was mapped, ideas for change generated, feasible deliverables set as goals for implementation, and a new process was mapped.o All ten deliverables were implemented within 90 days.o Cycle time reduced on average by 10-15 days.• Successfully hired 100 employees in a three-month period as a result of the acquisition of another HMO. • Hired 70 CSR’s in a three-week period overseeing the entire recruitment process from assessment testing to onboarding.• Coached and counseled employees; conducted performance reviews.• Conducted job evaluations to include revising current descriptions and new positions.• Administered and oversaw the corporate merit program. • Developed and managed an annual recruitment budget of $500,000, consistently coming in under budget for three consecutive years.• Created recruitment and project plans, including the successful planning and implementation of an on-site job fair with over 1400 applicants during a four-hour period.• Compiled, analyzed, and reported recruitment metrics to HR VP on a weekly basis.• Oversaw the recruitment vendor process.• Managed and led executive level recruitment, • Led all I-9 audits and immigration hiring process.• Continued to be a working manager and handled an average of 10-15 requisitions.

Us

Led full cycle recruitment for various types of union and non-union positions ranging from office support and customer service positions, to managers, financial / business analysts, actuaries / underwriters, IT professionals, nurses, pharmacists, and physicians. Oversaw the intake and resolution of employee complaints and grievances, while adhering to the UAW Master Labor Agreement for the Southeast Region. Coordinated drug screening and background checks. Compiled salary analyses to determine appropriate salary offers. Supported HR recruitment staff and line area leadership as the subject matter expert on recruiting policies and procedures. Conducted candidate interviews over the phone or in person using behavioral based interviewing techniques.• Supported the HR recruitment staff and line area leadership as the subject matter expert on recruiting policies and procedures. • Supervisory responsibilities for four permanent staff and one temporary employee.• Provided recruitment training to new employees, contractors, and contingent workers.• Reviewed and edited job descriptions.• Conducted phone and in person candidate interviews utilizing behavioral based interviewing techniques.• Successfully managed a requisition load of 15-40 positions at any given time.• Coordinated the drug screen and background check process.• Compiled salary analyses to determine an appropriate salary offer.• Met with the UAW Chairperson on a weekly basis to manage the intake and resolution of employee complaints and grievances, while adhering to the UAW Master Labor Agreement for the Southeast Region.• Coached and counseled hiring managers to effectively resolve employee relations issues.• Conducted internal employee investigations and exit interviews.

Bs, Employment Relations, Psychology

Ma, Organizational Management