• Performed talent acquisition and human resources generalist responsibilities including spearheading full-cycle recruitment for Legal, Ad Sales (high-volume), Distribution and random one-off positions for iconic brands including CBS, Paramount Pictures, BET, MTV, Showtime, Pluto TV and more. • Coached new hires and employees, providing support and addressing their concerns to ensure a smooth transition and integration within team.• Employed advanced sourcing techniques, leveraging platforms to identify and engage diverse and top-tier talent.• Volunteered and selected by leadership to participate in subcommittees tasked with optimizing the Applicant Tracking System, refining the Employee Referral Program, and overall Human Resources operational processes and procedures.• Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand organizational needs, ensuring precision in matching candidate skills with strategic objectives.• Proactively implemented Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, resulting in a notable increase in diverse candidates and hires.• Utilized recruitment analytics to track and analyze key performance indicators, providing strategic insights and regular reports to leadership.• Performed as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, and human resources business partners providing valuable insights and recommendations to support informed hiring and termination decisions.• Navigated salary discussions with candidates through open dialogue, ensuring a collaborative approach that considers both parties' expectations and needs.• Ensured a positive candidate experience through transparent communication, timely updates, and empathetic engagement throughout the recruitment process.

• Specialized in direct placement recruiting for Manufacturing, Engineering, Accounting, and Hospitality clients.• Worked as a true partner and provided extensive support to candidates and clients.• Sourced and placed a diverse pool of active and passive talent to match clients’ needs.

• HR Generalist and sole Talent Acquisition contributor of full-cycle recruitment for Marketing, Social Impact, TV/Film Development, and Legal positions -- from job postings and talent sourcing to candidate screening, offers of employment, salary negotiation and onboarding.• Responsible for delivering employee-centric information, services, programs, processes, and policies.• Collaborated with the leadership team on succession planning, salary structuring, and position leveraging to optimizing organizational growth and talent management.• Assisted supervisors with internal mobility initiatives to facilitate employee career growth and optimize companywide dynamics.• Partnered with SVP of Human Resources to develop training programs to enhance employee skills and improve overall organizational performance.• Established open communication with hiring managers to determine department needs and expectations.• Built and maintained Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DI&E) partnerships, and cultivated an equitable candidate pipeline aligning with company diversity initiatives.

• Proactively built and maintained a high-volume pool of qualified applicants for various roles, including Teachers, Site Supervisors, Home Visitors, and Family Service Workers. • Cultivated strong relationships with managers and staff to assess morale and identify staffing needs.• Maintained documents of administrative procedures, serving as the primary support between lead supervisors and general staff.• Supported HR operations with high-volume onboarding including I9s, background checks and verification of certificates and degrees.• Evaluated candidate backgrounds and education to determine competitive salary offers.• Conducted candidate sourcing, screening, and recommended hiring decisions to management.

• Owned all stages of the recruitment process for Administrative, Creative, Development, Marketing, and Production roles which included sourcing, screening, qualifying, interviewing, negotiating, and closing candidates at all levels.• Built and maintained relationships with HR partners, business unit leaders, and talent all while creating recruiting strategies by assessing internal and external talent, and sourcing passive and diverse candidates ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance through the interview process.

• Led high-volume, end-to-end recruitment for union and non-union seasonal and permanent positions, demonstrating strong calendar and time management skills. Averaged 100-250 hires per peak season (750+ annually).• Managed the full recruitment process, from creating job descriptions to extending offers of employment.• Conducted phone screenings, interviews, and mentored temporary staff team members.• Partnered with hiring managers to achieve desired end results and managed internal employee interview and transfer processes.• Verified former employees’ eligibility for reemployment and contributed to cross-functional committees focused on HR improvements.• Implemented and constructed monthly alumni newsletter to engage previous eligible rehires.