MICHAEL HELMS

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Fishers, IN 46037 Email: ac34y4@r.postjobfree.com

Talent Acquisition Recruiter/HR Generalist

Recognized as a hands on leader with sound knowledge of human resources management, the recruitment process, and best practices of talent acquisition. Over 18 years of responsibility in functional areas of recruiting, human resources, and management, with a consistent focus on customer development and growth oriented initiatives. A comprehensive knowledge of sourcing and staffing policies and procedures, full life cycle recruitment, and job portals for identifying qualified candidates. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills, developing networks and partnering with senior level decision makers. Target and profit oriented professional performing efficiently in a fast paced, demanding environment.

Areas of Expertise

Organizational Development

Strategic Planning

Corporate Recruitment Metrics

Employer Relations

Business Partnering

Applicant Tracking Systems

Associate Development & Mentoring

Behavioral & Technical Interviewing

Job Analysis

High Volume Recruiting

Sourcing Methodologies

Labor Market Expertise

Key Skills Assessment

Talent Acquisition /HR Generalist – Develop relationships with hiring managers to collaborate in hiring mid career to executive level candidates, sourcing passive and active candidates through cold calling, internet sourcing, Boolean searches, vendor management and networking with senior level hiring decision makers. Managing the hiring and the on boarding processes to ensure that all State and Federal best practices are followed. Provide counseling and coaching to managers and associates concerning career progression, disciplinary actions, and policy/procedure enforcement.

Organization Building – Committed to strengthening internal and external organizations by collaborating with senior management to build processes to attract and retain highly talented personnel and develop and retain current employees.

Professional Experience

Allegion September 2017 to Present

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract position through Ektello)

A strategic business partner, trusted advisor and resource to my managers, employees and candidates. Providing full-cycle talent acquisition that includes: staffing strategy, candidate sourcing, behavioral interviewing, candidate selection, offer negotiation and on-boarding. I strive to provide transparent open communication and effective HR consulting on issues that impact our employment brand, recruiting talent and retention.

Valeo Thermal Systems February 2016 to February 2017

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract Position through KYYBA)

Managing the full cycle recruiting process for a tier one international automobile manufacturer. Establishing processes, sourcing candidates, managing vendor relationships, managing hiring manager relationships, negotiating salaries and managing candidate’s experience. Developed and managed intern program.

NextGear Capital (Cox Automotive) June 2015 to December 2015

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract Position through Staffing Resource)

Manage the recruiting process for the Information Technology division. Work closely at all levels of the organization to manage staffing levels in an Agile production environment. Responsible for full cycle recruiting efforts sourcing, interviewing, scheduling, candidate evaluation, ATS management, and offer process.

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Angie’s List, Indianapolis, IN April 2015 to June 2015

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract Position through That’s Good HR)

Support Information Technology and Engineering divisions. Work closely at all levels of the organization to manage staffing levels in an Agile production environment. Responsible for full cycle recruiting efforts sourcing, interviewing, scheduling, candidate evaluation, ATS management, and offer process.

Indiana State Teachers Association, Indianapolis, IN September 2014 to March 2015

HR Specialist (Contract position)

Managing the HR processes and recruiting efforts for the association. Working with multiple carriers/vendors in providing best practices for the current staff. Developed new process for interviewing and onboarding new associates. Maintain associate records and reorganize the associate filing system to ensure compliance. Working closely with senior staff to re-evaluate policies and procedures.

Interactive Intelligence, Indianapolis, IN January 2014 to June 2014 Talent Acquisition Partner

Managing the recruiting efforts for the Professional Services area working with senior management team to manage resources, monitor resource allocation, and forecast business needs. Work closely with the hiring managers to provide complete detailed job descriptions, post positions, source qualified candidates and manage the candidate experience. Work closely with recruiting team in a collaborative environment to ensure that all resources are allocated across the organization accordingly. My recruiting efforts were concentrated on Project Managers Engagement Managers and Application Development positions.

MEDALLION Partners, Carmel, IN August 2012 to September2013

Senior Account Manager

Managed a full cycle recruiting process for assigned clients partnering with hiring managers to identify positions and candidate requirements. Formulated strategic recruitment plans to identify passive candidates by mining applicant tracking system, establishing rapport with prospects, and identifying core motivating factors of prospects. I utilized behavioral and technical based lines of questioning during in-depth interviews to assess the viability of the candidate. Assembled experience, skills, job aptitude, career objectives matrix, and candidate comparison using peers and the market place as benchmarks for evaluation. Created realistic expectations through negotiation of salaries, benefit and incentives.

Establishes candidate interview processes promoting hiring by clients by readily determining strengths and attributes of candidates considered for positions.

Worked exclusively to staff a large enterprise project for the State of Indiana

ASCENSION Health, Indianapolis, IN May 2011 – July 2012

Talent Acquisition Partner

Managed over 120 open positions, interacting with 5 different HR business partners and more than 50 managers at two major hospitals, in Mobile Alabama and Pensacola, Florida. Worked across all levels of the organization of these

institutions, managing the hiring, sourcing, and on-boarding processes for candidates. Maintained job postings, recruited candidates, assessed applicants’ capabilities, managed credentialing of health care professionals, and made job offers.

Hired over 100 health care professionals.

Modified recruiting processes and trained managers in the use of PeopleSoft ATS.

Achieved success by developing strong working relationships at all management levels.

Developed workflow documents that enhanced the candidate hiring experience for a smooth transition.

Career Note: Sabbatical Care giver for ailing parents and Master’s program student (2009-2011)

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LIBERTY Mutual, Indianapolis, IN 2006–2009

Senior Recruitment Manager

Coordinated and managed the recruitment process for four offices. Interacted with all levels of staff ranging from senior management to individual contributors. Collaborated with managers to identify resource leads and developing recruitment plans within budgetary guidelines. Contributed to the evaluation of talent, and identified existing associates who merited promotion. Wrote descriptive job ads based on research and in-depth knowledge of business requirements, and determined sourcing options to use to identify passive and non-passive candidates. Contacted, corresponded with, and interviewed candidates, coordinating logistics as required. Trained managers in new processes and procedures.

Successfully sourced and hired more than 75 candidates.

Managed and expanded the local intern and Co-Op programs.

Created and implemented a new interviewing process that provided more timely feedback on candidates.

Provided counseling to associates for advancement opportunities.

Continually evaluated new resources and increased the candidate pool by on-boarding two major vendors, resulting in reduced costs per hire.

SPHERION, Indianapolis, IN 2005–2006

Senior Recruiting Specialist (Contract)

Managed recruitment program for Nationwide Insurance in Indiana. Interviewed and researched backgrounds of potential agency owners, and worked closely with territory managers and agency owners to meet staffing needs.

Attended job fairs, networking groups, and tapped into insurance resources to source candidates.

Sourced and hired 18 agency candidates, two sales managers and four agency owners.

Offered a position to run the southern region (Four States). Had to decline as I could not relocate.

NEW Life Mortgage, Fishers, IN 2002–2005

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Performed HR and recruiting functions for a start-up company, created policies and procedures, the recruiting strategy, and training and development programs. Conducted industry searches for sales, processing and administrative personnel. Ensured compliance with state and federal employment laws.

Developed and implemented a successful associate training program.

Developed and managed an intern program.

CONSECO, Carmel, IN 2001-2002

Senior HR Generalist /Employee Relations Manager

Counseled and coached 400+ associates on job performance issues. Managed compliance with corporate policies relating to personnel and hiring, and conducted investigations for policy infractions. Participated in the selection of a new benefits carrier.

Developed and initiated a new associate review process and requirements, developing a training package and making presentations to associates.

Worked to improve the work environment for associates with disabilities, collaborating with workers compensation carrier to establish new policies.

Corporate IT Recruiter (1999 – 2001)

Consulted hiring managers to streamline the hiring process, and implemented new processes for hiring IT department staff. Formulated a new hiring metrics program for all levels of the company, and designed individual recruitment plans tailored to the individual requirements of hiring authorities.

Constructed a model profile of candidates, using manger input and assessments of required skill sets.

Managed an intern program for the Indianapolis and Chicago markets.

Hired 45+ technical consultants and established new vendor program for recruitment, saving $280,000.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science, Business (Marketing & Management) University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN

Masters Degree in Progress, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

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