Robyn Belson Email & Phone Number

Voorhees, New Jersey, United States

• Acquire technical talent across the enterprise with a focus on Information Technology, utilizing various recruiting methodologies and behavioral interviewing techniques; manage talent workflow via deep knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems including Phenom and WorkDay; previously Taleo and PeopleSoft• Through detailed strategy sessions, a consultative approach and ongoing communication, engage closely with business partners and leaders to understand their technical and business… Show more • Acquire technical talent across the enterprise with a focus on Information Technology, utilizing various recruiting methodologies and behavioral interviewing techniques; manage talent workflow via deep knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems including Phenom and WorkDay; previously Taleo and PeopleSoft• Through detailed strategy sessions, a consultative approach and ongoing communication, engage closely with business partners and leaders to understand their technical and business requirements, for both present day and future business needs, in order to bring the best talent to the organization while staying focused on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as well as Veteran hiring and providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities• Continuously develop and maintain pipelines of internal and external technical talent, utilizing traditional and non-traditional sources such as LinkedIn, various job boards, professional groups and referrals• Collaborate closely with IT Talent team members as well as with colleagues across different functional areas, to enable the sharing of top internal and external talent – and best practices – throughout Cigna• Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Talent acquisition organization Point-of-Contact for the USCIS Immigration and Visa process; collaborate directly with external Immigration Counsel on an on-going basis. Included in policy discussions with Legal, Employee Relations and Immigration Counsel to drive compliance • Mentor peers and assist in the on-boarding and training process for new Recruiters• Managed the successful buildouts of various IT teams, including Individual and Family Plans and Data & Analytics Engineering• Coordinated and attended multiple HackerX and WomenHack Recruiting events over multiple years onsite in Connecticut and New York as well as online for virtual events Show less

• Sourced, recruited, screened, interviewed and on-boarded all staff Application Developers, Managers, Technical Support, Sales, Administrative and Client Relations professionals sourced via internet job boards, networking, referrals, online advertising and networking sites plus creative low-cost or no-cost alternatives• Managed all facets of Human Resources operations and performed administration of all Medical and Dental Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Benefits, Time Off policy, Paychex… Show more • Sourced, recruited, screened, interviewed and on-boarded all staff Application Developers, Managers, Technical Support, Sales, Administrative and Client Relations professionals sourced via internet job boards, networking, referrals, online advertising and networking sites plus creative low-cost or no-cost alternatives• Managed all facets of Human Resources operations and performed administration of all Medical and Dental Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Benefits, Time Off policy, Paychex system, FMLA and additional HR policies• Transitioned entire staff through the acquisition of Cogent by BNY ConvergEx in November of 2009; managed the entire process in concert with the Managing Director of HR of BNY ConvergEx, including transfer of all HR-related documentation, change of insurance plans, issuance of new offer letters and contracts, new employee training sessions, payroll conversions and all HR-related transfer of knowledge• Developed and maintained the Employee Handbook policies and ensured ongoing adherence by all staff• Selected and implemented the web-based iEmployee Timesheet and Time Off management HR system • Worked directly with Immigration Attorneys in order to meet H1B Visa USCIS requirements Show less

• Recruited, interviewed & hired/placed IT professionals, including placement on multiple U.S. Military Bases, for both short and long-term project, contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire positions, through traditional and creative sourcing methods• Initiated and coordinated the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Security Service Security Clearance process for contract IT employees requiring a Personnel Clearance for contracts at various military bases throughout the United States;… Show more • Recruited, interviewed & hired/placed IT professionals, including placement on multiple U.S. Military Bases, for both short and long-term project, contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire positions, through traditional and creative sourcing methods• Initiated and coordinated the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Security Service Security Clearance process for contract IT employees requiring a Personnel Clearance for contracts at various military bases throughout the United States; held an Active DoD Secret/SSBI Security Clearance; liaison to the DoD Show less

Branch Operations Manager • Managed the day-to-day activities of two branch office recruiting teams, in NJ and in PA• Interviewed staff Recruiter and Operations candidates, negotiated job offers and trained new staff members • Organized and ran effective recruiting meetings in two branch offices to discuss available contract, hire and contract-to-hire openings and to brainstorm for ideas on sourcing technical talent; ensured open communication between the Recruiting & Sales teams… Show more Branch Operations Manager • Managed the day-to-day activities of two branch office recruiting teams, in NJ and in PA• Interviewed staff Recruiter and Operations candidates, negotiated job offers and trained new staff members • Organized and ran effective recruiting meetings in two branch offices to discuss available contract, hire and contract-to-hire openings and to brainstorm for ideas on sourcing technical talent; ensured open communication between the Recruiting & Sales teams at these meetings and at all other times• Conducted and oversaw all recruiting activities including job fairs and advertisements; continued to recruit• Developed and implemented recruiting strategies for high-volume hiring activities• Implemented PeopleSoft in the local branch office during the company-wide application rolloutPrior to Promotion to Branch Operations Manager: Sr. Resource Manager / Technical Recruiter• Recruited, interviewed and hired IT professionals throughout PA, NJ and DE for Fortune 1000 Clients, for both short and long-term project, contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire positions through traditional and creative sourcing methods: job boards, print ads, ATS, user groups, referrals, job fairs, round tables, etc.• Conducted all new hire orientations and coordinated drug screening, salary reviews, benefits and terminations• Career-counseled project-based employees, enabling the growth of their technical skills and careersAdditional Responsibility: Facility Security Officer – Held DoD Secret / SSBI Security Clearance• Initiated and coordinated the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Security Service Security Clearance process for those employees requiring a Personnel Clearance for contracts at various U.S. military bases • Served as liaison between Alternative Resources Corporation and the Defense Security Service, ensuring proper adherence to the policies and procedures set by the DoD Show less