Developed advanced skills in talent sourcing strategies, including using various sourcing channels and tools such as LinkedIn, job boards, social media, Boolean searches, and other creative sourcing techniques to identify and engage with top talent.Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end recruitment process, including job intake, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.Efficient experience conducting effective candidate assessments, such as reviewing resumes, screening candidates, conducting phone and video interviews, and evaluating qualifications and fit for specific roles. Typically contacting 75 - 100 candidates per week using LinkedIn, Hired, referrals and Boolean String searches with an above average response rate scheduling 15 - 20 Sourcer Screens per week with an average conversion rate of 35 - 45%. Strong relationship-building skills with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders, emphasizing effective communication, negotiation, and managing expectations.Proficiency in using an ATS to track candidate pipelines, manage candidate information, and maintain compliance with relevant regulations. I have used Greenhouse, WorkDay, Smashfly and EightFoldAbility to manage multiple requisitions and prioritize workload effectively, ensuring timely and efficient recruitment processes.Experience working collaboratively with other recruiters, HR business partners, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams to support recruitment needs. Drove efforts to increase representation across the board and was the lead in our Veterans hiring effort aimed at increasing representation of military veterans and active duty military spouses.

Supporting all recruiting activities such as scheduling interviews, managing interview days, andproviding assistance to candidates/applicants. Track and maintain all candidate and new hire paperwork, interviewer lists, candidate communication and data in the ATS, HRIS, and other relevant recruiting files. Contribute to the improvement of recruiting and on-boarding processes, to create team efficiency and to ensure a high quality "candidate experience". Assist in the planning, coordination, set-up and marketing of all networking and recruiting events (including networking events, career fairs, information sessions, and diversity events). Help recruiters post jobs, source passive candidates, screen resumes and conduct phone interviews when able. Support recruitment with job postings, offer letters and background checks.

• As the recruiter, I efficiently provided recruitment services including filling exempt level positions through ad preparation, job posting, applicant pool management, interviews, and reference checks • Facilitated the online applicant tracking system and hiring system screening applicants to ensure that they met the minimum requirements of positions.• Develop job descriptions and conduct job evaluations; maintain and update existing job descriptions.• Administer Mortgage Loan Officer registration process for new hires, renewals and transfers for the National Mortgage Lenders System. • I conducted New Hire Orientations for all new employees that included introducing them to the banks history, benefits and culture.• Input new employee and processed terminations using Ceridian payroll system.• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and Bank policies and procedures• Respond to employee and applicant questions regarding employment and recruitment.• Participate in department projects including research, development and implementation

• Efficiently coordinate the scheduling of potential candidates for phone and onsite interviews with recruiters and hiring managers.• Facilitated the onboarding process for new hires by expertly conducting background checks using the Washing State Patrol and third party company Hire Right. I made sure that the background checks met company standards and I worked with the candidates to make sure that all appropriate documentation was retrieved to verify eligibility to work for Swedish.• Tracked candidates using the Taleo Talent Acquisition system updating status for each candidate as they move though the interview process and ultimately hiring and onboarding. • Represented the HR department at New Hire Orientation to collect new employee’s I-9 forms and ran the forms through the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system.

• Planned and hosted orientation activities for all new arrivals (e.g. faculty, employees, collaborators, visiting scientists, interns, students). Shepherded employees through the new hire and on-boarding experience. • Utilized Access database and Paychex software to track new arrivals and departures in a high-churn environment; regularly updated ISB’s intranet and Internet site, and generated status reports for key stakeholders.• Acted in a HR generalist role by responding to employees at all levels on a variety of topics (recruiting, benefits, training & development, compensation, etc.)• Coordinated and represented ISB at career fair with local universities and Hire-America’s-Heroes, among others. • Conducted outreach to local veterans and university students by participating in resume writing and interviewing clinics. • Elevated employee morale by spearheading a variety of Institute-wide special events that fostered goodwill and community. Events were on-budget and lauded by employees and management alike.

Research and reconcile bankrupt accounts placed with our company to ensure accurate posting of payments.Promoted to HR Assistant in April 2008 until February 2009

I provided legal assistance to service members and their families including but not limited to estate planning, will execution and powers of attorney. I was also trained as a court reporter.