Human Resources Management
Resume:
Phil Stephenson, CAC
Tarzana, CA 91356
Home: 818-***-****
Cell: 818-***-****
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Business Profile
Human resource executive specializing in financial executive recruitment.
Recruited and placed over 500 executives.
Excellent communication, negotiation, management and training skills.
Proficient in multiple recruiting platforms including Peopleclick, MaxHire
and PC Recruiter
CAC designation. (California Accredited Consultant)
Experience Highlights
Sr. Partner / Executive Search Division
Lucas Group, Los Angeles, CA 2007 - Present
Lead partner heading up the financial services division for Lucas Group on
a national level. Current practice engagements include mid management to C
levels positions. Partner with senior managers in the following divisions;
underwriting, risk management, human resources, claims, IT, accounting,
finance, benefits, legal, loss control, sales and marketing. Utilize latest
sourcing technologies. Consistently recruit; active / passive and diversity
candidates to develop and maintain an active pipeline to fulfill client's
staffing needs. Provide client companies with market intelligence. Develop
action plans to position client company as the company of choice and to
attract highly sought after executives. Invited to be a featured speaker at
the annual Premium Audit Association Conference hosted by ISO.
Executive Recruiter
AEG Worldwide Los Angeles, CA 2007
Responsible for the "start up" of the executive recruiting department.
Reported to the CAO and led the recruitment of all senior level positions
across all division levels including sports, entertainment, facilities and
construction. Negotiated complex employment agreements to attract highly
skilled C level executives to AEG's various divisions. Developed and
implemented a recruiting strategy to attract executive level talent to the
organization. Placed over 18 executives and eliminated outside search fees
by over $540,000 in the first 6 months.
Sr. Staffing Consultant - Western Region
Zurich North America Glendale, CA 2005 - 2007
Partnered with human resources and senior management on internal and
external talent for all open positions. Developed job descriptions and
search strategies that would attract the highest level of talent to the
organization. Kept managers informed on the recruiting process and updated
on market intelligence. Used passive and direct sourcing methods to
maintain an active pipeline of hard to fill positions. Attended senior
management meetings to anticipate future talent needs within the
organization. Relied upon to assess talent and make hiring recommendations.
Filled over 140 mid to senior management positions. Current time to fill
was 34 days and only outsourced 4 positions to search firms. Worked with
EEOC and OFCCP compliance requirements.
Managing Director
Executive Search Group LLC Encino, CA 1991 to 2005
Executive search firm with 3 offices (Kansas City, Portland and Los
Angeles) serving the financial services industries.
National provider for Chubb / St Paul / Travelers / Safeco / Anderson
Consulting.
Responsible for strategic direction, P&L, training, motivation, marketing
and personal production.
Experienced in recruiting for client companies in U.S and UK.
Provided consulting services for clients regarding staffing needs including
startups, salary reviews, relocation packages, outplacement, contract
recruiting, training and full life cycle recruiting.
Types of positions filled included: legal, claims, underwriting,
operations, information technology, financial analysts, audit, accounting,
sales, marketing, loss control, product development, compliance, risk
management and project managers.
Expert Witness with trial experience.
Interviewed by CNN (Insurance News Network) Topics included; "Sourcing".
"What companies are looking for". "How to improve your hiring practices".
"Successful interviewing techniques".
Member in California Association of Personnel Consultants and National
Personnel Associates.
Education
California State University Fresno
Business Administration
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