Dunellen, New Jersey, United States
As an experienced HR Manager and Recruiter, I specialize in building strong, high-performing teams by aligning talent strategy with business objectives. With a proven track record in end-to-end recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations, I am dedicated to creating workplaces where both organizations and individuals thrive. I bring expertise in: Talent acquisition across diverse industries and regions HR policy development and compliance Employee engagement and retention strategies Workforce planning and performance management I am passionate about connecting top talent with the right opportunities, supporting organizational growth, and fostering a positive, people-focused culture. My goal is to partner with businesses and professionals to drive long-term success through strategic HR and recruitment solutions.
I managed the HR functions of a full-service music distribution platform that provides all the back-office functions of a major recording company to independent artists, record labels, and management agencies. In addition to full life-cycle recruiting, I was responsible for payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding and orientation, off-boarding, and compliance issues.
I managed the recruiting process of a full-service staffing firm to meet the needs of high-performance enterprise contract programs and requisitions from smaller direct clients with niche technical and business-specific requirements. Reviewed, prioritized and assigned job openings to a professional recruiting team; provided regular reports for ongoing staff augmentation projects including status/completion percentage, challenges and gap analysis Managed candidate review/quality control, recruiter development/performance evaluation, and the evaluation of our recruiting tools and systems; provided quarterly business forecasts with respect to industry verticals, technical skill requirements and areas for growth/improvement Managed job-board, ATS and CRM operations and training, provided coaching on innovative recruiting strategies and tactics; addressed administrative, procedural, and interpersonal issues Performed reference and background checks using 3rd party vendors, assessed employment eligibility based on I-9 document review and USCIS e-Verify platform Assisted with hands-on recruiting as needed, using online resources and an extensive professional network to identify candidates for contract assignments, direct placement with external clients, and consulting positions within Constratus, LLC Drafted Statements of Work for consulting projects and staffing assignments, offers of employment, non-disclosure and non-compete documents and vendor/supplier contracts as needed Constratus LLC is a premier provider of high tech staff augmentation and placement services. Our highly-skilled sourcing professionals provide staffing services in the areas of contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire personnel. An authority in such areas as telecom, finance, and media, we leverage our industry expertise to improve our clients’ performance and achieve their revenue goals. “We are committed to our clients' success as if it is our own... Our reputation relies on it.”
Pinnacle Telecom Group is a leading nationwide supplier of professional and technical services to the wireless industry. Matched talented telecom professionals with opportunities at PTG: recognized, screened, and on-boarded candidates with skill sets including hands-on technical installation and configuration to theoretical design and network engineering Interacted with direct Tier 1 carrier and OEM client decision makers from Clearwire, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and Motorola Staffed projects externally for other enterprise level network service providers such as General Dynamics and Ericsson; provide full resource summaries including risk assessment, cost-benefit and gap analyses Leveraged my personal network, PTG's industry relationships, and social media such to let prospective team members know about our needs and how to pursue rewarding career options with Pinnacle and their partners
Developed and delivered agreed recruitment services to the client; designed innovative sourcing strategies to attract candidates from within the market place in a cost effective manner. Completed detailed job specifications and ensured all requisitions are fully specified and authorized. Managed AMS presence on job boards, undertook candidate name gathering utilizing direct database and web-based methods. Screened, qualified and checked references of suitable candidates; facilitated interviews and expedited the selection process. Negotiated rates and salaries; presented and sold candidates within their business areas to hiring managers. Measured the performance of preferred suppliers and reduced dependency through innovative and creative direct delivery methods. Identified areas of process improvement, service enhancement and opportunities to increase the scope of AMS services provided to our client. Provided a high level of care to both our client and to the candidates in consideration and placed on site.
TEKsystems is a premier staffing agency in the U.S. As a member of Allegis group, TEKsystems recruiters are committed to providing the right IT staffing solutions to 9 out of 10 Fortune 100 companies. Whether the needs are in the Data Infrastructure, Telecommunications or Applications fields, TEKsystems recruiters take personal interest in providing quality candidates to fill IT roles, and excellent career opportunities to our consultants. Responsible for all steps associated with the identification, placement and management of contingent employees. Developed strong communication channels with internal and external clients. Provided “World Class Service” to contract employees and clients by earning their respect, acting with the greatest amount of professionalism and expressing the highest sense of urgency. • Responsible for screening candidates to ensure their qualifications meet open positions • Conducted skills testing, office interviews, reference checks and background investigations • Presented job opportunities to qualified candidates and negotiated contract terms • Maintained excellent documentation with the company’s on-line system as well as hard files within the Branch Office • Prepared resumes for presentation to clients • Coached candidates through the client interview process • Built relationships with contract employees through different activities including weekly lunch meetings • Developed creative recruiting resources, including use of social media such as LinkedIn and Twitter, to attract qualified professionals interested in contract, contract to hire and direct placement employment • Identified networking activities such as attending career fairs, professional association meetings, calling on technical schools and outplacement services • Maintained thorough understanding of general telecommunications technology / terminology