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Lead talent acquisition across the organization by partnering with hiring managers to successfully fill corporate internal roles within our company as well as contract positions for commercial, federal, state and local government clients throughout North America. Are you seeking an opportunity to work for a rapidly growing IT consulting firm? Join VIP today! Check out our careers page for open job postings: https://www.trustvip.com/careers

- IT recruitment for contract and direct-hire roles across the public and private sectors nationwide- Identified, screened and checked references on candidates to determine qualifications and fit - Negotiated salaries and rates with both clients and candidates- Coached candidates on resume writing, responses to project approach and qualifications forms- Placed candidates in a variety of technical roles from project managers to developers, etc.- Utilized Akken Applicant Tracking System, job boards and social networking sites for sourcing

- Recruited, interviewed and trained all technical and non-technical staff- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures- Organized and supervised all operational activities that facilitated running the business- Established protocol for reporting expenses and time sheets- Processed payroll, invoicing and A/R for services rendered

- Performed retained searches for large market technology and software companies- Used recruiting software and cold-calling to identify passive candidates throughout North America- Screened potential candidates over the phone and with Skype, FaceTime or Google Hangout - Maintained strong communication with hiring managers regarding hiring needs and requirements- Negotiated salaries, benefits, etc. with both the hiring managers and the qualified candidates

- Worked with customers to develop and implement a talent pipeline strategy that ensures their talent needs are being met and a continuous flow of candidates- Designed and deployed recruiting programs that allow the company to attract the best talent- Implemented activities designed to recruit, train and retain employees needed to fill all positions- Participated in committees, boards of directors and networking events to promote the business- Responsible for the management of sales and marketing activities to current and potential clients

- Responsible for management of all branch operations including hiring and training of staff- Lead branch in effective recruiting and retention strategies of all employees including online ads, print ads, social media, networking and career fairs- Ensured compliance with systems and tools utilized during hiring process, such as E-Verify- Ensured recruiting and hiring practices are in accordance with EEOC regulations- Built local market credibility with community and industry association involvement

- Managed the Marin Works Now Program which provided subsidized jobs for nearly 150 people- Conducted staff employee performances with monthly and annual reviews- Responsible for the recruiting, new hire paperwork, benefits administration, employee counseling, legal issues and managing training programs- Maintained track record of successful employee placements in diverse positions and industries- Drove sales activities for the branch, identifying and developing new accounts and managing current client base to drive year-over-year growth

- Created and developed strong relationships with clients and employees- Lead screening and qualifying of employees via interviews and testing process- Aggressively marketed to clients and met ambitious daily goals- Managed time, schedules, and accounts to consistently follow through with clients and employees- Attended numerous business shows, networking events and job fairs to increase business

- Recruited, screened and trained new employees- Ensured proper communication of all human resource policies and procedures- Enrolled and terminated all employees benefit plans- Responsible for all employee relations for 60+ employees- Daily bank deposits and reconciliation of commission statements