Laura Bode Email & Phone Number

Ashland Va

Resume review and writingInterview Prep

- Provide proactive strategic recruiting solutions at all levels of the organization- Partner with HR Business Consultants (HRBC) and SBU to create and implement strategies to fill both current and future positions, assist in branding Magellan as an Employer of Choice- Responsible for performing full lifecycle recruiting and maintaining excellent relations with hiring managers, candidates, and the community at large

Richmond, Virginia Area

Developed a strategic hiring operations platform, incorporating competitive global branding and employee value propositionsRecruited for Director level and above rolesOversaw staffing related activitiesDeveloped and managed the addition of Workday and monitored for complianceDeveloped the digital footprint for talent acquisition on a global level, including the refinement of online recruitment branding and linking of recruitment portalsDeveloped strategies for improving social media use and awarenessProvided expertise on a global leadership level by providing recommendations on recruitment and talent acquisition strategiesCreated strong internal partnerships and develop clear understanding of business strategies and the associated talent implications; partner with the HR leadership team to develop talent strategies that are aligned with the overall business strategyMaintained candidate and hire quality by leading productive and innovative sourcing, effective screening, interview and pre-hire processes, relationships with agencies and vendors, etcRepresent the brand to both internal and external partnersDeveloped methodology and process for tracking and use of robust metrics to drive continuous improvement, to make better recruitment decisions, and to provide best-in-class service

Richmond, Va

Develop pro-active staffing solutions for executive level roles based on past hiring trends and anticipated hiring needs.Identify and attend monthly trainings and webinars to increase knowledge of recruitment strategies. Research and test talent platforms to determine new systems used by the Magellan recruiting team to include Talent Bin, Entelo and Workday. Completed and passed LinkedIn Certified Recruiter Professional exam- indicating expert knowledge in candidate recruitment using LinkedIn Recruiter.Perform all responsibilities as listed in Talent Acquisition Specialist job description.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Recruited through a variety of sources, including Internet, professional associations, networking, ads, job fairs, university relations, etc.Obtained AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) designation -the most widely recognized professional standard for modern-day talent acquisition.Functioned as a full business partner to develop staffing processes, identified business issues and recommended innovative solutions.As part of full cycle recruiting process-Identified and attracted talent; screened and interviewed candidates; developed, created and presented strategic staffing plans, utilized technology (excel, power point, etc) to organize work flow for customers, worked with hiring managers to manage recruiting projects.Provided high volume staffing solutions for line of business or functional area.Managed external vendors (search firms). Assisted Talent Acquisition team in planning and executing on career fairs and other off site recruiting activities.

Glen Allen, Va

• Counseled managers, supervisors and employees in effective HR practices, policies, forms, and procedures. • Utilized appropriate tools and resources to provide guidance in identifying and resolving employee issues.• Applied appropriate HR policies and procedures based on business unit’s needs and ensured compliance with federal and state regulations as they pertain to employment laws.• Collaborated/consulted with HR Business Consultants for additional support and guidance. • Managed individual employee relations cases through to resolution documenting case notes in prescribed format and systems to ensure accuracy and data integrity.• Supported the HR Business Consultant in creating, executing and monitoring a local employee relations strategy by capturing and reporting trends of employee relations activity.• Coordinated on-boarding process for new employees including Company orientation, benefit information, etc. • Managed worker’s compensation and unemployment case activities.

Glen Allen, Va

• Coordinated on-boarding process for new employees including Company orientation, benefit information, etc.• Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations as they pertain to employment laws. • Ensured consistent application of corporate procedures and practices regarding employment activities by reviewing and auditing such employment activities. • Supported HR initiatives such as open enrollments, new hire orientations, process automation, corporate compliance programs, bonus plans, performance reviews, etc.• Assisted in training managers and supervisors in effective human resources practices, policies, forms, and procedures. Provided guidance on performance improvement plans and performance management matters to ensure consistent application of policy.• Responsible for 200–350 employee base, providing full-service HR support for various business units. • Under the direction of the HR Director/HR Generalist III, serves as business partner to management to ensure business objectives are met. • Provided HR guidance on HR issues ranging from employee relations, attraction and retention of personnel, training assessment and implementation of programs, application of HR policy, and compensation/benefit program implementation.

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Responsible for entire recruiting process for four new medical centers opening Summer 2010 in Northern VA, each employing approximately 25-30 supervisors, full-time and part-time staff. • Recruited and conduct interviews for administrative and clinical staff positions in Richmond and Northern VA.• Completed pre-employment processes including reference checks, license verification and background checks. • Created and posted job openings utilizing internal and external resources. • Maintained communication with Nurse Managers regarding all staffing and employee issues.• Assisted with conducting new employee indoctrination and class facilitation.• Audited employee paperwork including performance evaluations and change of information forms.• Maintained Human Resources applicant database and employee files.• Attended career fairs and local school events.• Trained and supervised Human Resources interns and incoming Recruiting Coordinators. • Facilitated weekly staffing meetings. • Managed phone and email log of incoming applicant requests/questions.

Fairfax, Va

• Provided career counseling for individual clients and group events with emphasis on interview preparation, skill identification, salary negotiation, ethical decision making, and networking.• Planned/implemented career-related events and perform outreach to business community, staff, and faculty to increase employer participation.• Developed/conducted workshops on skill development for professional employment.• Utilized effective communication and problem solving skills to resolve employer/student disputes.• Coordinated process for experiential education opportunities including collaborating with university staff, employers, and students; developing marketing strategies; and recruiting employers and students.• Researched career-related topics and the job market to keep up-to-date with the latest trends on resume development, interviewing techniques and other related topics.• Utilized GMU’s internship/jobs database, internet, career library, and contact database to refer students for internships and part/full-time jobs.• Sourced new internship and job opportunities through sources. • Created marketing tools used to inform students/employers of SOM resources and services.• Updated/disseminated weekly eNewsletter, and responded to employer and student inquiries.

Masters, Educational Leadership And Policy Studies

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Development

Activities and Societies: Minor: Psychology Chi Omega Fraternity