Leah Hinton Email & Phone Number

Gary, In, Us

Leveraged recruiting expertise, capable of effectively challenging and influencing stakeholders to drive successful and quality-oriented activities around screening, slate presentation, interviewing and hiring decisions•Experience in 360 recruiting•Proven capabilities in effectively managing concurrent hiring, priorities and stakeholders at different stages of the recruitment lifecycle, without impacting delivery quality and timelines•Experience conducting behavioral based interviews for a variety of roles and successful use of assessment methodologies to facilitate ‘right first time’ hiring•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and proven experience in business partnering, ideally within an in-house environment•Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office•Strong knowledge in using recruiting technologies (ATS and CRMs) and direct sourcing tools and techniques•Previous experience working in a transformative environment with an ability to deal effectively with multiple, potentially conflicting priorities and ambiguity•Able to accommodate occasional travel to meet the needs stakeholders and candidate

Chicago, Il, Us

Downers Grove, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Lurie Children's is one of the leading children's hospitals in the country. An institution that is ranked as #6 best children’s hospitals by US News and highly ranked in all specialties! The rankings are great achievements but what our organization is about is the kids and their families. They are the foundation of everything we do. Our culture is very family oriented and when you step foot through Lurie Children's doors, you feel that embody you. Learn more about our family-centered approach to care. We provide superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest innovations, technologies, and research with a family friendly approach.We are guided by the belief that all children need to grow up in a protective and nurturing environment where each child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential. We believe this vision can provide a brighter future for all children.Our vision is inspired by the courage of children and families. It is sustained by the extraordinary contributions of compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated staff and volunteers, and built from our tradition of providing unsurpassed health care for children dating back to 1882.

Crete, Il, Us

University Park, Illinois, Us

Recruiting qualified applicants (faculty, professional staff, support staff) for on and off campuses for employment. Placing advertising, attending job fairs, and performing other recruiting related duties. Collecting and analyzing HR data, and then making recommendations to leadership.Supporting human resource policies and procedures that cover critical functional areasProcesses paperwork for functional area according to established procedures, (e.g. creating, verifying and presenting employment contracts and other items)

Springfield, Illinois, Us

Lead IT Corporation, Rolling Meadows, IL May 2015 – October 2015Established recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with managers to discuss needs. Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport. Determines applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications. Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements. Arranges management interviews by coordinating schedules; arranges travel, lodging, and meals; escorting applicant to interviews; arranging community tours. Improves organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks.

Chicago, Il, Us

CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE 03/2010 to Present• Provide classroom instruction on employment application completion, skill identification, interviewing techniques. • Research and recommend resources to assist in upgrading marketable employment skills. • Initiate program procedures, quality control and evaluation tools.• Prepare and submit external reports for Illinois Work Net.• Designs and conducts company training programs• Writes training programs, including outline, text, handouts, and tests, and designs laboratory exercises. • Administers written and practical exams and writes performance reports to evaluate trainees' performance.• Assist with processing Workforce Investment Act (WIA) clients.• Coordinate training with Employment coaches and other members of the staff.• Host and participate in job fairs.• Excellent knowledge of social media tools for recruitment events. • Implement and manage day to day operations of Federal work force placement project• Coordinated Employer informational programs for project• Lead employer, worker trainee meet and great sessions• Lead audit development projects• Oversaw payroll/recruitment/staffing/HR functions for 520 persons on a weekly basis for Federal WI project• Counseled participants on work skills and work barrier management

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Accomplishments: Won award for “Most Engaging Personality” (nominated by her peers) Won awards for “Circle of Excellence” (bonus attached to this award) Represented Manpower Training & Development projects on Global Scale (Saudi Arabia) Represented Manpower Training & Development projects to Serbian Youth Delegation Won Manpower Global Knowledge Sharing Cognis /gift award for “Forward Looking” Promoted four times in Six years.•Project Manager -Managed daily training and development classes under Manpower’s corporate social responsibility foundation.•Lead and managed outside funding for organizational enhancement.•Developed/manage/presented curriculum for social responsibility project.•Presented information to various organizations on Manpower’s strengths to manage staffing capabilities for large venues.•Promoted to Business Development (Sales) January 2005 to increase awareness of Manpower’s services•Increased local business sales by 23% in 2006 and 32 % in 2007•Responsible for all aspects of both direct hire and temporary staffing for two branches. •Accountaor the expansion of existing clients with contract and direct hire needs. •Coordinated off site recruiting events for career fairs.•Specialized in Diversity recruiting tactics •Consulted and advised organizations on hiring skilled workers•Conducted candidate intake orientations, interviews, testing, and placement procedures according to company regulations

Ma, Human Performance & Training

Shrm-Scp Expected Completion 6/2017, Human Resources Management And Services

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business/Corporate Communications