Contracted to assist/bridge full-cycle recruiting efforts in several areas of the firm during Baxter’s Talent Acquisition transformation in the U.S. IT/MIS roles consisted of Architecture, Siebel CRM, ETL, EAI, and Security. HR recruiting included Talent Management, Sourcing Strategists, Managers, Analysts, & Recruiters. Renal openings consist of Marketing, Hemodialsysis Nurses, and Clinical Consultants. Engage with hiring managers, conducting informational sessions about role requirements, candidates in process, offers of employment, and background checks/references. Partner with sourcing teams in India and U.S. on all openings in addition to sourcing from jobs boards, associations, agencies, and Baxter’s BrassRing System. Assist with job fairs and other events as needed.

Sourced, screened, and presented Accounting, Financial, and Management professionals to Fortune 100 finance teams in 5 locations throughout the United States. Created and presented sourcing strategies to Abbott’s Financial Management organization for each open opportunity. Partner with professional and diversity organizations, college alumni and the major job boards to increase candidate flow. Track all candidates in BrassRing, and ensure a diverse interview slate for the hiring teams.

Working with a team of four recruiters, sourced, screened, interviewed and hired investment accounting and finance individuals for one of the nation’s largest mutual fund and money management organizations. Processed applicants through BrassRing’s applicant tracking system. Created and established local and national sourcing strategies. Corresponded with the AICPA to initiate banner and newsletter advertising campaigns for Staff/Senior Accountant candidates. “Warm”called recent new hire references. Contacted firms who had recently downsized in order to increase the firm’s candidate flow. Partnered with Big 4 alumni teams for referrals.

Partnered with PIMCO Executives, internal recruiting teams, and retained search firms to recruit VP and Senior level fixed income financial experts in the U.S., Canada, and England. Areas of concentration were Product Management, Credit Research, Account Management, Legal & Compliance and the Institutional Business Group. In addition to financial web sourcing, worked with professional organizations, the CFA institute, and internal/external referrals to generate qualified candidates. Completed all stages of the hiring process, including travel, H1-B processing and international relocation support. Assisted with Peoplesoft, E-Recruit, and Resume Mirror software implementations when needed.

Hired to assist the world’s second largest airline with corporate hiring/restructuring in the Sales Operations Department. Responsible for approximately 20 requisitions consisting of Senior Domestic and International Financial Analysts to support the worldwide business-to-business sales teams with metrics, tools, and information. Partnered with United management to determine best practices in selection, as well as implementing Behavioral Interviewing Techniques within the hiring process.

Developed Talent Acquisition processes and procedures for a $300MM publicly traded, custom trade-show exhibit designer and manufacturer. Consulted and presented the Senior Leadership Team with a 5-Step candidate flow process through Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing, Offer, and Hiring stages. Ensured Federal, State, and EEOC compliance guidelines. Also directly recruited experienced Salespeople, Finance, Human Resources, and Staff positions at 11 locations across the United States, in addition to the World Headquarters in Roselle, IL. Utilized several sources including Monsterboard, Careerbuilder, third party recruiting firms, as well as headhunting techniques to attract candidates from the trade-show and related industries. Projects also included: Centralization of recruiting function to the World Headquarters, formed company’s Applicant Tracking Process, and streamlined new-hire procedures, enabling faster productivity for new associates. *Also contracted from from Oct. 2000-Mar. 2001.

Recruited entry level and experienced Inside Claims Adjusters and Support Staff for the Northeast Region of the United States. Sourced via the internet, postings, and utilized employee referrals to fill these roles. Performed Behavioral Interviews via the telephone prior to scheduling interviews in the field with management. Utilized Resumix for all tracking of candidates.

Sourced, screened, and facilitated Customer Service, Project Manager, and Business Analyst, candidates for this International Benefits Consulting Company. With a team of four other recruiters, hired and processed an average of up to 50 customer service associates per week in peak periods, utilizing the Behavioral Interviewing Process. Responsibilities also included extending job offers, processing turndowns, and updating Skillset Employment Exchange Database. Assisted with job fairs, Phone-A-Thons, and Campus Recruiting when needed. *Also performed contract assignments for Hewitt: Feb. 2001–June, 2001 and June, 2000-Oct. 2000

Hired over 70 associates in the United States for the National Accounts, Sales and Service Division. Recruited industry experienced Environmental Engineers, Business Development Managers, National Sales Managers, Business Analysts, Customer Service, and Billing Representatives. Investigated professional references and background checks, processed drug-screen information, and initiated offers in a timely fashion. Provided weekly reports to management, coordinated advertising, and created postings via the internet on a weekly basis. From August-October, 2002, position was part time.

Coordinated exempt and non-exempt recruiting aspects for a $500MM Fleet Management and Third Party Administrator & Insurance Call Center with over 400 employees. Hired over 150 people and decreased turnover by 20% in one year by implementing new testing/screening methods. Developed applicant database to control flow of candidates. Instituted bi-annual company job fairs, generating 100+ applicants per event. Communicated monthly hiring reports directly to senior management. Participated in new employee orientation, as well as trained department managers on modern hiring practices. Projects included: revising all position descriptions, creating a company-wide retention program, restructuring the current performance appraisal, and developing relationships with “not-for-profit” recruiting organizations.