Gráinne Foley

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Sunrise, FL **351

954-***-****

abnjxu@r.postjobfree.com

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Dynamic results driven Corporate Recruiter with 8 years of demonstrated experience in all aspects of Human Resources

and Recruitment. Effective and motivated team player who has achieved impressive results in recruitment. Efficient, highly

resourceful and dependable out of the box thinker who is able to meet deadlines. Skilled at performing under pressure in a

fast paced rapidly changing environment. Strong relationship builder with the ability to have an influence in both the board

room and the mail room.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DentalPlans.com, Plantation, FL

April 2008 – March 2009 Downsized

HR Manager – Stand Alone Role

Stand alone Role. Responsible for all HR responsibilities for an internet company with 150+ employees in two locations,

including recruiting, hiring, terminating, counseling, employee relations, benefits, training, compensation, payroll and

policies/procedures.

• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, terminating, employee relations and counseling for all locations.

• Provide guidance to functional managers on all recruitment, employee relations, compensation, succession planning,

company policy, retention and development matters.

• Implemented and centralized the recruitment function for the organization resulting in a reduction of 25% on turnover.

• Manages the entire recruitment process for all positions, (Sales, Marketing, IT, Administrative etc) from entry level to

senior management. Review and approve all employment advertising. Negotiate employment fee structures with

major placement agencies. Reduced turnover by 30%.

• Determine appropriate recruiting strategies based on position competencies and requirements

• Perform targeted candidate searches: seminars, receptions, employee referrals, networking, the internet.

• Establish recruiting policies and procedures such as consistency in interviewing, maintaining proper

documentation, personnel requisition process, employee referral program.

• Designed interviewing and recruitment training for supervisory and management staff and developed a reference guide

for hiring policies and procedures.

• Successfully established working relationships with the management team to ensure that HR is utilized

properly when dealing with employee issues. Conducts all exit interviews and prepare reports for management.

• Prepare responses to unemployment claims and represent company at all hearings.

• Keep abreast of legislation affecting human resources, trains management and monitors company policies to ensure

compliance.

• Create all job descriptions; consult with supervisors and department heads to record changes in duties. Review

grade levels to ensure they reflect all changes.

• Evaluate and compare existing company benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys,

and other sources of information.

• Prepare semi-monthly payroll using Paychex payroll system. Process monthly sales commissions. Maintain time

and attendance system (HR online), assist employees with questions regarding payroll, paid time off and time and

attendance system.

**Returned to the US November 2007**

Hays Specialist Recruitment, Dublin 2, Ireland

April 2006 – August 2007

Regional HR Recruiter (Contract position)

Set up a recruitment department for a staffing company of 180 employees and 13 offices nationwide, increasing staff

numbers from 180 to 270 within a 13 month period single handedly.

• Received company’s highest award at National Conference “Outstanding Performance Award for 2006/2007

• High volume, full-cycle recruiting for 13 offices nationwide (throughout Ireland)

• Hired a total of 85 consultants during a 13 month period through high volume telephone (conducted 15+ interviews

daily/75 + weekly) and face to face interviewing. 95% accuracy.

• Managed all aspects of the recruitment process, coordinating recruitment activity for various roles (HR,

Administration, IT, Sales and Financial Services) from entry level to senior management

• Built and maintained relationships through partnering with hiring managers, directors, human resources and staffing

agencies. Met with hiring managers on a regular basis to discuss current and forecasted needs.

• Wrote job advertisements and selected appropriate media or search methods to attract suitable candidates

• Introduced advanced methods for utilizing on-line recruiting resources

• Responsible for receiving and acknowledging applicants (high volume), evaluating and short listing candidates,

conducting interviews, reference checking and communicating with candidates

• Coordinated interview schedules and arranged client meetings with short listed candidates

• Researched job boards and presented findings to management

• Lead and managed the interview process including post interview evaluations with hiring managers and providing

interview feedback to unsuccessful and successful candidates including extending job offers

• Provide excellent customer service to candidates throughout the interview process.

• Reviewed over 100+ resumes on a daily basis. Recruited for up to 40 open positions at a time.

Bank of Ireland, (Through Hays Specialist Recruitment), Dublin 2, Ireland

February 2007 – May 2007

Corporate Recruiter (Contract position)

Responsible for all aspects of corporate recruitment for a major bank including: providing advice and guidance to managers

on salaries, posting all jobs, sourcing and reviewing resumes, negotiating salaries and extending offers.

• Responsibilities included full life cycle staffing support and recruitment of various level candidates for a full set of

roles (HR, Accountancy and Finance, IT, Administration and Marketing)

• Hired to decrease open job requisitions from 30 to 20, surpassed goal by 10, increased (put the right candidate in

the job)

• Developed and implemented a performance improvement plan for job share recruiters

• Extended offers of employment and prepared subsequent offer letters

• Participated in strategic initiatives for corporate recruiting functions

• Exceeded national recruiting metrics (days to fill, productivity per recruiter, cost per hire),

A Job Well Done

Aug 2004 – May 2007

Virtual Recruiter/HR Consultant

• Independently partnered with several businesses providing support in recruitment, benefits administration,

performance reviews, and establishing HR policies and procedures. Projects included:

o Designed and presented a flexible benefits plan including recruitment of vendors to offer services to the

company at substantial discounts. Revamped a performance appraisal plan to focus more on productivity.

NTT Verio, Springfield, VA 22031,

Nov 2002 – June 2004

Human Resource Manager/Recruiter

Managed all Human Resources functions for local offices and for 5 out of state offices. Emphasis on employee relations, recruiting,

benefits and compensation. Managed one HR Assistant.

• Managed all Human Resource/Recruitment related activity for approximately 250 employees in various locations

throughout the North Eastern US

• Proactively provided HR partnership to the management team on training, recruitment, performance management

techniques and employee relations

• Managed the recruitment process from initiation to completion for all positions (Sales, marketing, IT, finance,

administrative) – including approvals, sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer

• Created Improved onboarding Process and New Hire Survey to Improve First Year Retention

• Responsible for designing and implementing human resource programs, policies and services

• Identified training/development needs and worked with learning and development for solutions where necessary

• Scheduled and conducted training for all on-going educational programs – benefits, compensation, EAP etc

• Assisted senior leaders in the annual review of bonus and merit programs

• Directed the communication and administration of benefit programs and employee services

• Analyzed employee statistics such as employee survey results, attrition figures etc and developed appropriate

response plans and initiatives

• Attended unemployment hearings on behalf of the company

• Processed workers compensation and OSHA paperwork

• Administered payroll, leaves of absence (including FMLA), & associate benefit enrollment

• Performed weekly payroll functions, verified timecards, checked for non-work hours for over 250+ employees and

solved weekly payroll problems

NationsRent Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301,

April 2000 - October 2002

Human Resource Coordinator/Recruiter

Responsible for benefits administration, recruitment, new hire orientation and exit interviews.

• Strategic planning and co-ordination of company wide recruitment campaigns up to and including executive graded

roles, in line with headcount forecasts.

• Managed all recruitment suppliers effectively

• Supported Business Partners and Line Managers in identifying and addressing retention issues and risks

• Developed, implemented and managed a new hire orientation program

• Managed administration of all company benefits for 3,500 employees nationwide

• Administered short/long term disability claims, ensure coordination of FMLA and compliance with company policies

• Provided analytical management reports and other statistical date required for the

• future planning of benefit plans

• Organized and coordinated open enrollment orientations

• Provided direction and project management for the Employee Awareness Program

• Participated in analysis of salary surveys to determine competitiveness within the market. Designed and created job

descriptions

• Prepared annual salary reviews for each employee and made subsequent payroll changes

EDUCATION:

Associate Degree in Business Administration/HR Management - Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL 2001

LSB International College, Ireland. Graduated 1990

Studies: Business Administration and Behavioral Science Degree

TRAINING:

• ADP Training

• Report Smith Training I and II

• PeopleSoft Training

• Verio Management Certification: The Role of the Supervisor/Performance Management I

Member of SHRM

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