Michele Remondelli
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY:
Self motivated, detail oriented individual who possesses strong experience
in the Human Resource field with broad experience in sourcing and staffing.
Extensive experience in developing and implementing recruitment and
selection processes. Excellent experience in sourcing candidates using
various methods and strategies, including: Internet, niche sites,
referrals, networkingDemonstrated ability to access business needs and
talent markets and develop recruiting strategies, programs and tools in
support of business objectives.
EXPERIENCE:
Vonage, Holmdel, NJ
Senior Corporate Recruiter
June 08 - Present
Recruit for IT, Finance, HR, Marketing, Call Center (Customer Care,
Technical Support and Retention) Agents and Legal. Recruit for all levels,
from entry-level to Vice Presidents.
Skills sets for IT include Java Developers, Architects, Technical Managers,
Application, System and Network engineers, Ruby Developers, Web developers,
Software/system engineers, Business Analysts, Project managers, Web
Developers.
Other positions include Accounting, Financial Analysts and Finance
Managers, Tax Managers, Auditors, Rate Analyst, Marketing Analysts,
Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, Corporate Communications,
Paralegals/corporate attorneys/council
. Work with the hiring managers, from Manager to Vice President level,
to identify needs, open job requisitions, review and revise job
descriptions
. Partner with business areas to develop and implement effective
recruitment plans and selection strategies.
. Post jobs to internal and external web sites.
. Develop and maintain a network of candidates using external Web Sites,
database, search firms, networking, referrals, Linked In, Ladders,
Fundfire, Ignites, Ladders and other sourcing techniques..
. Pre-screen candidates over the phone, and then forward interview notes
to hiring manager.
. Involved in conducting new hire orientation
. Interview candidates in person, conduct behavioral interviewing,
discuss benefits with potential candidates
. Create and send out offer letters
. Maintain a list of open requisitions, candidates, and status of all
job openings.
. Proactively recruit for all skill sets that we frequently hire for,
and build a pipeline of qualified candidates
. Extensively use ATS tracking system to input jobs, enter candidates,
and conduct candidate searches, as well as send communication to
candidates
. Involved in campus recruiting, participating in career fairs
Senior Contract Recruiter
Telcordia Technologies, Piscataway, NJ
Six Month Contract: Dec 2007 - June 08
Recruit for the Global Solutions Group and Operations and Transformation
Groups. Responsible for recruiting for multiple openings both nationally in
the US, and internationally. US National locations include: NJ, NH, AL and
CO. International locations include UK, Dubai, Spain, Mexico, and Brazil.
Skill sets recruit for include: Software Developers, Architects, Research
Scientists, Software Engineers, QA, Architects, Sales, Technical Writers,
Project Managers, Trainers, System Engineers, Performance Engineers and
Product managers.
In addition, recruited for non technical positions within Finance,
Administrative, Marketing, HR and Sales positions.
. Partnered very closely with all internal clients to create strong
staffing plans and recruiting strategies, selection criteria and
action plans.
. Responsible for multiple job requisitions at any time, globally and
internationally - UK, Israel, Dubai, Spain, Mexico and Brazil.
. Partnered with HR Business Partners on recruiting efforts, as well as
any issues that arise.
. Post jobs to internal and external web sites.
. Source candidates using external Web Sites, networking, database and
referrals.
. Recruit candidates from target companies
. Pre-screen candidates over the phone, and then forward interview notes
to hiring manager
. Involved in setting up interviews
. Involved in conducting new hire orientation
. Interview candidates in person, discuss benefits with potential
candidates
. Create and send out offer letters
. Maintain a list of open requisitions, candidates, and status of all
job openings.
. Meet with management to discuss projected hiring in the future and
strategies on being pro-active and building pipelines of candidates
. Involved in campus recruiting and interviewing, participating in
career fairs. Hire interns and graduate/undergraduate students for
full-time positions.
. Review background checks
Vendor Management Specialist
On-site at Sun Microsystems
May 07 - Dec 2007
. Responsible for creating purchase orders, reviewing resumes,
interfacing with suppliers, problem solving, researching issues and
entering and researching time sheets.
Senior Recruiter (contract)
Avaya
Three month Contract, extended four times: Apr 06 - Apr 07
Responsible for full life cycle recruiting of candidates for Avaya's
corporate centers and the Global Communication Solutions Groups. Skills
sets recruited for included: Finance, Marketing, HR and Legal as a main
focus.
In addition recruited for IT, Engineering, Sales, Quality (Six Sigma Master
Black Belts/Black Belts) Administrative and Supply Chain. Positions range
from lower level to executive Vice President Level.
. Managed the interviewing, selection and placement of all applicants
for employment.
. Interviewed and recommended placement of all candidates for entry and
experienced positions from both internal and external sources.
. Met established hiring target/metric of 45 days or less while carrying
a requisition load of 30 plus positions.
. Partnered with hiring managers to discuss strategy, revise job
descriptions, coach them on hiring processes, and implement an action
recruitment plan in place for open positions.
. Extensively used Brass Ring database.
. Pre-screened candidates over the phone and interview in person,
involved in conducting behavioral interviewing.
. Was part of team, involved in creating and revising behavioral
interviewing guides for various job descriptions.
. Maintained steady communication with hiring managers as far as status
of open position, status of candidates, other.
. Sourced candidates using Brass Ring Database, Internet Web Sites,
referrals, networking, specialized web sites, job fairs, etc.
. Involved in consulting with HR Business Partners on any issues that
arose.
. Consulted with the hiring manager to determine candidate offer.
. Attended career fairs, recruit for Interns, graduate and undergraduate
candidates.
. Coordinated offer preparation and extend offers, process all paperwork
involved in new hires, educate new hires on benefits and
bonus/incentive programs.
. Reviewed background checks.
. Met weekly with recruiting/HR manager, to discuss the status of open
requirements, current activity in our client groups, strategies, and
industry/functional trends.
CGI-AMS
Senior Recruiter/Corporate and Staffing
Sep 02 - Nov 05 (laid off due to cutbacks, the whole recruiting department
was let go)
Responsible for recruiting technical, and administrative candidates for
entry to high level positions, in a variety of industries, including
Financial, Telecommunications, Chemical and Pharmaceutical.
Responsibilities:
. Recruited for all technical, financial, management and administrative
positions setting priorities and handling the process from start to
finish (sourcing to salary offered), and/or contract rate.
. Met with Management to review further staffing needs and deadlines.
. Discussed recruitment strategies/processes with hiring managers.
. Recruited for multiple positions at one time.
. Sourced candidates using Internet Web Sites, job postings, referrals,
user groups, etc.
. Pre-screened candidates to qualify for open requisitions.
. Interviewed candidates in person.
. Sent qualified candidates to hiring managers.
. Checked references and set-up/coordinate technical screenings for
potential candidates.
. Typed, reviewed and revised candidate resumes.
. Advised hiring managers as to salary offers.
. Prepared all paperwork involved with new hires In addition, was
responsible for staffing needs for several clients for consulting
opportunities.
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Somerset, NJ
Senior Corporate Recruiter/Human Resources (contract to permanent)
3/00 - 7/01 (laid off due to cut backs)
Worked for Sun's Professional Services, supporting Practice managers for
the Northeast territory (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut,
and Boston). Responsible for multiple open requisitions simultaneously.
Searched for prospective employees, including but not limited to: Technical
- (Technical Managers, Storage Architects, Storage Engineers, Solaris
Administrators, System engineers, Developers). In addition, recruited for
Sales, Finance, Administrative and Human Resources using Internet Web
Sites, job postings, cold calling, company database, job fairs, newsgroups
and employee referrals.
. Interfaced and strategize with management and recruiters to implement
recruiting methods and plans.
. Partnered with HR Business Partners to discuss offers, or any issues
that arise.
. Pre-screened and interviewed candidates both over the phone and in
person.
. Educated all potential hires on benefit, stock and bonus information.
. Provided management with weekly status reports.
. Met with and followed up with Hiring Managers on a steady basis to
discuss status of candidates and open requisitions.
. Processed background and reference checks.
. Utilized, updated and maintained Resumix database.
. Member of HR team to create, update and maintain all Professional
Services job descriptions and technical screening forms.
. Coordinated the placement of ads.
. Participated in employment events such as job fairs and college
recruitment intern programs.
. Coordinated offer preparation and extended offers, as well as
processed all paperwork involved in hew hiring.
RHO, Inc.
Technical Recruiter
06/96 - 3/00
Recruited for IT Professionals in a variety of Industries, specifically
Telecommunications and Pharmaceutical for both consulting and full-time
opportunities. Skill sets include: SAP, PeopleSoft, QA, project managers,
Clinical Data Managers, Validation Engineers/Managers, software developers,
engineers, etc.
. Searched for candidates using Internet Web Sites, company database,
newspaper ads, job postings, third-party recruitment firms and
referrals.
. Responsible for multiple open job requisitions at one time, working
with several clients to assist in filling their consulting and full-
time needs
. Attended recruiting and sales seminars.
. Heavy interaction/interfacing with clients, including setting up
interviews and receiving feedback on candidate interviews.
. Responsible for researching new Internet Web Sites and obtaining these
sites on a trial basis.
. Strategized with management to implement new and effective recruiting
methods.
. Kept an updated spreadsheet of candidates, their status and all
submittals to job requisitions.
. Interviewed candidates over the phone and in person at an in depth
level.
. Processed all paperwork involved with a new hire.
. Negotiated salaries.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
ATS Systems: Sonic, Taleo, Peoplesoft, Brass Ring, Resumix
Other:
MS-Word, MS-Excel, Peoplesoft, Sonic, Taleo, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Outlook, Sun
Systems, Brass Ring, WordPerfect, MS-Access, MS-Internet Explorer, Netscape
Navigator, AIRS, Linked In, Eudora Email, ACT, Typing: 55 wpm
EDUCATION:
Certificate in Legal Assisting, Katharine Gibbs School, Piscataway
College Classes in Communications, Raritan Valley Community College
RECRUITING SEMINARS:
Computer Systems, Terms and Acronyms
The Professional Recruiter
AIRS
Received Immigration Training, Avaya
Monster and Dice Training
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