L. Smith Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Seattle

I am responsible for performing a wide range of HR-related duties on a professional level. I serve as a link between management and employees and carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Recruitment, training, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, on boarding, policy implementation, affirmative action and employment law compliance. Some notable clients are listed below.

Greater Seattle Area

Responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of Talent Acquisition and Management.Optimum Energy is the leading provider of enterprise optimization solutions. The top tier of environmentally conscious Fortune 100 companies have come to depend on our proven track record of fulfilling and exceeding corporate sustainability objectives. As the only provider that delivers True Optimization™, we reduce operational expenses by as much as 50%. We achieve this by reducing energy and maintenance costs, while increasing the productivity of corporate facility support personnel. Our patented solutions enable Real-Time Dynamic Commissioning™, which fights performance drift and enables automated, continuous commissioning through dynamic adaptation of the entire cooling system

Recruited top technical talent and achieved quarterly hiring goals. Closed 23 requisitions in first 4 months. Provided a fast and high-touch experience for every candidate from application stage to offer, evaluating skill level, driving the interview process and offer process, including reference checks, salary recommendations and closing of candidates.Negotiated complex offers to close candidates by leveraging experience in competing for top technical talent, including executive level talent. Communicated effectively with the interview team to ensure preparedness during the interview process. Shared and exchanged information with all levels of management

Provided senior management in the areas of personnel administration, talent development and training, application of personnel rules and company policies within Federal and State guidelines. Managed recruitment services for all positions. Employed social media (Linkedin, Facebook, Indeed, etc) to contact a passive candidate pool for recruitment efforts. Provided guidance on organizational effectiveness, conflict resolution, as well as expertise in the following areas: career planning, performance management, coaching, data analysis, compensation and rewards, employee relations, training and careeer development and employee recognition programs. Developed and maintained relationships with college administrators for recruitment purposes. Maximized revenues through efficient staffing, labor cost controls, incentives and promotions. Day-to-day HR Management including benefits administration, ADP payroll, including calculation of commissions, required reporting including L&I and Unemployment claims.

Seattle

Responsible for talent acquisition and full-cycle recruiting for all levels of the organization. Managed recruiting efforts including sourcing for active and passive candidates using a variety of resources and social media. Screened qualified applicants, conducted interviews, background and reference checks and facilitated on-boarding as well as new hire orientation. Negotiated offers outlining total compensation packages, including salary, 401(k), stock awards, signing/incentive bonuses and relocation packages when necessary. Maintained communication and a sense of urgency by providing continuous feedback candidates and managers throughout the hiring process.