SUMMARY:
Innovative, assertive and high performing HR Professional credited with proactive talent management mindset, focusing on diversity initiatives, internal mobility, career development and advancement.
EXPERIENCE:
MORGAN STANLEY (ONSITE THROUGH PONTOON SOLUTIONS) SEPTEMBER 2015 – MAY 2016 (LAY OFF)
Sr. Lateral Recruiter, Technology, North America and Canada
Managed full cycle recruitment across various lines of business in finance, operations technology across North America and Canada
Lead efforts in design and implementation of a direct sourcing model and strategies
Managed a team of 1 sourcer and 1 coordinator
Built tactical relationships with managers across multiple areas of business. Considered as a trustworthy counselor and coach for the senior management.
Work with HR Business Partners on offers, and compensation and benchmarking.
Build pipelines of qualified candidates across many verticals
Maintain ATS (Taleo) and Workday for accuracy and reporting.
Fill open positions in a timely manner with 0 agency use
Led efforts on diversity recruitment strategies, hosted various recruiting and networking events
Focused on Diversity integration throughout the recruitment process
JP MORGAN CHASE, NEW YORK, NY (CONTRACT) JUNE 2014 – SEPTEMBER 2015
Sr. Technology Recruiter, Enterprise Technology, North America
Managed full life cycle technology recruitment for data science, engineering, trading, quantitative, and new product development areas in North America.
Built from scratch new product engineering team focused on advanced development and next generation of technology, leveraging big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, large scale system design in complex multi-terabyte data environments, analytics, security, mobile, and user interface design.
Managed a team of three sourcers and a coordinator while assigned as a lead recruiter on multiple recruiting projects.
Participated in developing a direct sourcing model (headhunting, referrals, networking events), Reducing the agency cost to 0. (0 agencies used in 180 hires)
Met and exceeded hiring targets, with an offer acceptance ratio greater than 90%.
Helped define and execute the business group talent agenda, including engagement, development, diversity, recruiting, and location (tech hub) strategy.
Focused on the successful integration of diversity in all aspects of the recruitment process.
Provided forward looking HR guidance to our most senior business leaders across the organization helping them deliver on business objectives and workforce priorities.
Understand and implement company's compensation philosophy and processes, ensuring tight alignment of specific compensation decisions.
Partnered with Human Resources Generalists to construct offers measuring external market and internal benchmarking.
Create, analyze, and distribute data metrics and performance reports using Excel.
Resolved complex employee relations issues including investigations, liaising with the appropriate corporate office and coaching managers on the proper handling of sensitive issues, including conflicts/disputes, discipline, confidentiality, and terminations.
Developed interview skills training, coaching line managers on a range of topics ex.: how to identify the very best talent, interview strategy, and ethical conduct.
Robert Half Technology, New York, NY May 2013 – June 2014
Recruiting Manager, running a full lifecycle desk in the permanent placement group, placing Technology professionals across a wide spectrum of industries.
Sourced, Recruited and interviewed candidates
Ran full background investigations on all hired candidates
Sourced potential clients via called calls, and marketing campaigns.
Partner up with Hiring Managers to review Job Requirements
Managed 2 sourcers and 1 coordinator (Goals, Reviews)
Negotiated, and managed contracts.
Performed On-Boarding for new hires.
RSC Solutions, New York, NY February 2011 – April 2013
Sr. Recruiter in charge of recruitment top IT and non-technical talent of different levels to various financial and non-financial clients.
Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, cold calling, referrals and networking and other strategies.
Performed extensive recruiting for Project/Product/Program Managers, as well as Software/Database Developers with heavy focus on technologies such as: .NET, Java/J2EE, SQL Server, Oracle, and other products.
Recruited Real Estate Agents, Property Managers and Mortgage Brokers for various clients.
Performed On-Boarding for new hires.
Served as ATS Administrator (implemented, and administered an internal ATS)
Provided ATS user training and support
Provided, explained and consulted on benefits offered
Filled 26 Contract and 15 Perm Roles in 2012
Resolved on-site issues for consultants under me
Provided firm wide ATS administration (Reports, Mergers, Duplicates, New features)
Comsys Inc (A Manpower Company), New York, NY July 2010-February 2011
As a Senior Technical Recruiter responsible for leading recruiting efforts for a key client (major financial services institution). Work in close collaboration with account manager and client’s vendor management team, as well as hiring managers to closely understand the requirements and provide the client with a top notch talent in the shortest period of time. Worked with Interactive Media Agencies to recruit top creative talent for their organizations.
Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies
Responsible for checking references, negotiating terms and rates for each project, coordinating the interview process, extending offers, and closing candidates
Consistently placed a minimum of 3 candidates per month
On-boarding for new hires
Resolved employee relations issues for new hires
Provided in-house ATS support
Administered and implemented changes to ATS
Performed extensive recruiting for Software/Database Developers with heavy focus on technologies such as: .NET, Java/J2EE, SQL Server, and Oracle
EPAM SYSTEMS INC., Newtown, PA April 2010-July 2010
Senior Corporate recruiter in charge of identifying new avenues for recruiting American based talent. Epam Systems has been historically focused on training its own talent in Eastern Europe, and then bringing it to the US.
Identify full-time prospect candidates utilizing tools, such as cold calling, database sources, internet, journals & network.
Determined marketing/recruiting approach through recruitment planning for each assigned facility. Inform and send candidates information regarding job description, location and compensation.
Match candidates to multiple positions in region and company-wide opportunities.
Provide detailed information to providers regarding the benefits, compensation plans, community facts. Obtain verbal or written references from previous managers or staff
Obtain complete file, screen candidate via referencing, and review for qualifications and suitable match for position
Heavy focus on JAVA, .NET, Infrastructure, and Database professionals
MODIS Inc, New York, NY April 2008-March 2010
Resource Development Manager responsible for the full lifecycle recruiting.
Drove the hiring process in a high-volume / time-sensitive environment, working directly with hiring managers and managing candidates through the process to have them placed on assignments.
Placed high-end technical professionals in the area of Information Technology Industry in contract and full-time positions.
Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies.
Responsible for checking references, negotiating terms and rates for each project, coordinating the interview process, extending offers, and closing candidates.
Performed extensive recruiting for Senior Software/Database Developers with heavy focus on technologies such as: C/C++, (Windows & UNIX/Linux), .NET, Java/J2EE, SQL Server, and Oracle.
Consistently # 1 revenue generator (gross margin $ as well as professional placement fee $) for the branch, month after month, and always ranked in the Top 10 Recruiters within the region each month.
Responsible for mentoring and providing on-going training and support for new recruiters and serve as a resource for learning and navigating senior technical policies and procedures.
Gromwell IT LLC September 2007-April 2008
Executive Recruiter
Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies in order to attract, screen, recruit, and select high quality candidates.
Practiced numerous sourcing strategies including referral generation, ad placement, position postings, direct sourcing/cold calling and networking to develop a qualified pool of candidates.
Interviewed and screened candidates.
Articulated and negotiated job offers with candidates
Clearly communicated all aspects of the offer including salary, stock options, benefits, bonuses, relocating, etc.
Established and maintained solid working relationships with hiring managers.
Determined the needs of the hiring managers.
Developed business proposals for the company’s clients.
Developed databases for client and candidates contact information.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
DYNAMIC IMAGING LLC. Manager, Help Desk May 2005 to January 2007
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Sr. Field Service Engineer June 2002 to April 2005
FUJIFILM MEDICAL SYSTEMS Field Service Engineer August 1999 to June 2002
EDUCATION:
Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics
Major: Business Administration
Degree: BBA (Concentration: Management) (US evaluated at UoFL)