NEW (National Experienced Workforce) Solutions promotes an age-diverse workforce through expanding the employment opportunities in federal agencies for individuals 55 and over,Is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit based in Arlington, Virginia, with additional field offices in Lakewood, Colorado and Dallas, Texas;Staff are specialists in recruiting, supporting, and managing ‘experienced’ workers who bring dedication, motivation, reliability and diverse skills to a workforce;Since 1997 has provided over 21.5 million hours of support for the federal workforce via a cadre of experienced workers serving mission critical needs in seven key agencies;Was nominated as “Best Nonprofit to Work for” in 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2020 by the NonProfit Times.Congress authorized the creation of the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the US Department of Agriculture with the passage of the 2008 Farm Bill (Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; PL 110-234). The Farm Bill established an experienced worker employment program (ages 55+) to provide technical assistance for USDA-NRCS conservation operations around the country. The NEW Solutions ACES Program currently supports over 500 positions in over 40 states and is expected to grow in the years ahead. NRCS uses ACES in myriad ways: specific projects, workload surges, filling the need for technical assistance, succession planning, mentoring, workforce planning, etc.https://newsolutions.org/programs/aces-program-nrcs/https://newsolutions.org/about-new-solutions/

North America Recruitment Manager and Recruiter Consultant, 03/2022 – 12/2022Full-life cycle Recruiter for R&D, External Innovation, Procurement, Manufacturing, Marketing Operations, FAH (Food Animal Health) Sales and some Engineering and other roles while driving business strategy, culture, deliverables, processes, and diversity initiatives as well as driving offer processes to include extending offers and closing candidates.• Created new US/Canada Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team consisting of 5 Recruiters and 2 Recruiting Coordinators leading, coaching, and developing the team while modeling inclusive leadership behaviors.• Provided leadership and guidance to all Recruiters on proper offer/negotiation procedures including salary, sign-on bonus, equity, and relocation benefits.• Implemented and realigned internal and external requisition load for better distribution and workload among Recruiters.• Guided Recruiters on compliance processes and procedures for Recruiting, Recruitment agencies, non-competes, LinkedIn, Workday and Handshake. • Partnered with Hiring Managers, Leadership and HRBPs on offer negotiations, hiring issues and background check issues.• Partner with hiring managers to provide guidance on offers and starting salary along with other equity such as sign-on bonus, relocation and RSU’s.

Only full-life cycle Recruiter that managed all non-exempt roles for the company to include locations of: Greenfield, IN, Terre Haute, IN, Clinton, IN, Ft. Dodge, IA, Kansas City, KS, Elwood, KS and Winslow, ME and driving and directing all US recruitment efforts and processes.• Partnered with Hiring Managers, Agencies and Bounty Jobs for hard-to-fill job requisitions.• Experienced working with applicant-tracking/HR systems such as BrassRing, SAP, Workday, BountyJobs, LinkedIn, Smashfly• Trained Elanco US Recruiting Assistant and OUS Recruiting Assistants on background check process/procedures, counsel on how to manage difficult result issues with Recruiter, guide on how to manage background result notices such as: “alerts,” “discrepancies,” and “does not meet qualifications.” • Counseled and guided Recruiter’s and Executive Director on background check issues, rescinds, pre-adverse/adverse process, and dispute process.• Counseled Recruiters on proper communication between Recruiter/HM and Recruiter/Candidate regarding not meeting background check standards and next steps.

Only full-life cycle Recruiter that managed all non-exempt roles for the company to include locations of: Greenfield, IN, Terre Haute, IN, Clinton, IN, Ft. Dodge, IA, Kansas City, KS, Elwood, KS and Winslow, ME and driving and directing all US recruitment efforts and processes.• Partnered with Hiring Managers, Agencies and Bounty Jobs for hard-to-fill job requisitions.• Experienced working with applicant-tracking/HR systems such as BrassRing, SAP, Workday, BountyJobs, LinkedIn, Smashfly• Trained Elanco US Recruiting Assistant and OUS Recruiting Assistants on background check process/procedures, counsel on how to manage difficult result issues with Recruiter, guide on how to manage background result notices such as: “alerts,” “discrepancies,” and “does not meet qualifications.” • Counseled and guided Recruiter’s and Executive Director on background check issues, rescinds, pre-adverse/adverse process, and dispute process.• Counseled Recruiters on proper communication between Recruiter/HM and Recruiter/Candidate regarding not meeting background check standards and next steps.

Counseled and guided Hiring Managers on Recruitment processes, compliance (OFCCP), employment practices, contractor labor, SAP, Brassring, Background/MVR check investigations and handling variety of confidential HR issues.• Background vendor SME to include being a key participant in the RFI/RFP process.• Partnered with Lilly contract agency AgileOne to create SOP to streamline active contractor (D62 and D663) hiring and end-date process.• Managed manual hiring in SAP and hiring through new ATS while implementing and transitioning over to the new ATS (2xB to BrassRing) system.• Trained 8 contractors on background check processes/procedures, co-managed the workload and responsibilities while counseling and providing feedback/guidance on their progress.• PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) SME and partner with Legal and HM in the Recruitment process methods for getting labor certification.• Trained new Recruiting Coordinators on ATS system and Background check system policies and procedures.

Counseled and guided Hiring Managers on Recruitment processes, compliance (OFCCP), employment practices, contractor labor, SAP, Brassring, Background/MVR check investigations and handling variety of confidential HR issues.• Background vendor SME to include being a key participant in the RFI/RFP process.• Partnered with Lilly contract agency AgileOne to create SOP to streamline active contractor (D62 and D663) hiring and end-date process.• Managed manual hiring in SAP and hiring through new ATS while implementing and transitioning over to the new ATS (2xB to BrassRing) system.• Trained 8 contractors on background check processes/procedures, co-managed the workload and responsibilities while counseling and providing feedback/guidance on their progress.• PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) SME and partner with Legal and HM in the Recruitment process methods for getting labor certification.• Trained new Recruiting Coordinators on ATS system and Background check system policies and procedures.

Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented, analytical, and knowledgeable of HR processes, compliance, and employment practices. Partnered with vendors on recruiting processes/procedures, proper hiring/end-dating of contract workers.• Managed and executed the transactions to hire from applicant tracking systems to create new employee records.• Managed all candidate expense reimbursements and hotel invoices.• Managed external new hire backgrounds and contractor background checks.• Partnered daily with Background check vendor.• Trained new recruiting contractors on ATS system and Background check system policies and procedures.

•Was one of two main contacts for 500+ Amazon employees.•Conducted weekly new hire orientations; compiled new hire packets and managed completion of all new hire forms.•Processed I9’s through HireRight.•Managed monthly internal transfers.•Processed, responded to and researched management and employee inquiries regarding human resources/payroll transactions and submitted remedy tickets for payroll and point corrections.•Compiled weekly Excel headcount report.•Guided and counseled employees regarding leaves of absences (personal, medical, FMLA, non-FMLA).•Directed employees on whom to contact for questions regarding all benefit enrollment and termination. •Assisted with completion of status changes such as new hires, terminations, manager changes, etc. through PeoplePortal.•Provided recruitment support by creating and posting openings, response and applicant tracking. •Conducted pre-employment drug screens and coordinated pre-employment interviews.•Was lead flu shot coordinator for over 300 employees.

•Employee Relations contact for over 200 contractors hired by Belcan to work on site at Rolls-Royce.•Recruit, interview, and hire for entry level positions.•Conduct weekly new hire orientation and compile all new hire packets.•Handle all issues for contractors regarding benefits, payroll, time entry, expense reports, travel advances, per diem issues, security clearances, workers compensation claims and leave of absences.•Developed great interaction, trust, confidentiality and customer service with over 50 on site Managers and HR Business Partners in multiple locations to assist resolving sensitive issues with contractor performance as well as negotiating start dates and pay rates along with terminations. •Main contact for Belcan Recruiters located in various states (IN, OH, VA, TX, FL) for proper on-boarding , security briefing and badging procedures.•Complete all Payroll status changes such as cost code billing changes, supervisor changes, pay increases, employee recognition awards, bonuses, salary increases, terminations, overpayments, underpayments, missing time, holiday pay and vacation bonus accrual.•Responsible for completion of new hire paperwork, background checks, drug testing and I9/Everify. •Track and maintain travel guidelines and expense reports.•Received numerous “Raving Fan” awards from Rolls-Royce managers.