Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to understand functional-specific recruiting needs Develop recruiting strategies that align to the needs, goals, and vision of the department and organization Facilitate the recruiting process in compliance with the company standards and with government regulations Maintain strong working knowledge of areas of functional focus by staying abreast of best practices, legal developments, emerging trends, technological advancements, and benchmark comparisons Ensure processes within Taleo, our applicant tracking system, are closely followed, including keeping folders, job requisitions, statuses and applicant tracking guidelinesAdvocate for continual improvement by identifying opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the Talent Acquisition team Build and maintain strong working relationship with 3rd party search firms and other vendors as needed Maintain ongoing and proactive communication with candidates and hiring managers regarding status and other updates

Effectively managed and coordinated all aspects of annual summer internship program for college level students Coordinated high-level candidate interviews and scheduling for Nuveen Investments, as well as their affiliate companiesCommunicated with applicants from early interview stages to hire, to guarantee a high quality experience Executed background checks, created offer letters and provided new hire documentation for incoming employees Oversaw onboarding process for all new hires across the firm, to ensure a seamless transition

Greeted clients upon arrival for Nuveen Investments and their affiliate companies Acted as the main point of contact for all incoming calls and inquiries Maintained Analyst calendar for all Portfolio Managers and Managing Directors Provided a neat and organized work space Effectively managed and coordinated all aspects of annual summer internship program for college level students

•Trained Great Play Franchisees during 3 week Great Play Instructor Training Program to ensure all sites delivered high quality Great Play Classes and Birthday Parties •Manage all operational aspects of Great Play including registration management, birthday customization and creations, supply inventory, and staff assignment•Manage team of 5 coaches to ensure high quality classes, birthday parties, and customer service•Provide daily customer service to ensure quality delivery of motor development classes, birthdays, and private instruction. Managed relationships with parent's to ensure expectations and needs were met for their children•Lead, oversee and manage Motor Development, Sports and Dance classes for children 6 months - 10 years old•Sell Great Play classes and birthday parties