Thomas Geraci Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

London, England, GB

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New York, NY, US

• Responsible for managing the Project-based consulting group for an Investment Banking/Private Equity Consulting firm, specializing in Private Equity Firms and their portfolio companies.Development and implementation of.
• Developed and managed the Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Framework, processes, and best practices for 8 Investment Banking Practices, including Operational & Technical Accounting, Strategic FP&A, CFO Driven.
• Implemented full life cycle recruiting and passive sourcing strategies to build a functional bench of consultants for each practice, ensuring a consistent talent pipeline to meet project demands
• Implemented best practices for candidate and interview life cycle management, including initial intake meetings, recruitment strategy development, passive sourcing techniques, screening and pipeline building.
• Collaborated closely with practice leaders and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, developed recruitment strategies to attract top talent
• Monitored industry trends and market conditions

Dublin 2, IE

Full life cycle senior recruiter for the NA Recruiting team; specializing in fulfilling demand for Executive/Director level roles across Technology and Industry specific platforms (Financial Services, Health & Public Service, Energy, Utilities, Natural Resources, Products & Communication, Media & Technology).

Toronto, ON, CA

• Recruit, develop, and direct the talent acquisition strategies, for Senior and Executive level positions in 5 lines of business throughout BMO Harris Bank's 8-state US footprint & Bank of Montreal Canada – Commercial.
• Recruited and filled positions with 98% retention rate by identifying target companies/organizations, networking with trade associations, corporate websites, professional societies, alumni networks, Diversity.
• Align HR strategies with business objectives, consult with business partners and managers on employee issues and maintain positive employee relations
• Foster strong business relationships with internal business partners, including HR Business Partners, Senior Recruitment Staff, Background Operations and Payroll/Benefits; maintain communication with strong candidates.
• Project work developing a standardized interview template
• Lead executive-level interviews and mentor junior corporate recruiters in best practices, behavioral interviewing and the candidate interview process

Providence, Rhode Island, US

• Led the Recruitment & Sourcing Strategy over 4 lines of business for RBS Citizens Financial Group, including Mortgage Management, Sales & Operations, Wealth Management, Divisional Operations and Technical in IL, MI.
• Reduced turnover in the Mortgage Line of Business from 52% to 21% within 1st year
• Performed organizational diagnostics and provided recommendations for improvement
• Pivotal part of a strategic team to revise the offer approval process, refine the Home Lending Solutions Division standard offer letter, simplify the approval & governance process, and upgrade the Mortgage offer.
• Coached recruiting contractors and support staff on sourcing strategy, system efficiencies and internal processes
• Trained and mentored candidates from offer to on-boarding regarding solid recruiting metrics and compliance standards

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

• Directed corporate recruitment for Mortgage (Sales and Fulfillment), Wealth Management, and Direct & Indirect Lending across Mortgage Sales, Loan Operations, Wholesale Account Management, Treasury Management, Retail.
• Reduced turnover in Mortgage LOB from 60% to 23% in one year
• Consulted with business-line management on behavioral interviewing, legality and compliance
• Awards: Horizon Award for Recruiting Quality, Architects of Excellence Award