Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Ragena Riley

Cedar Knolls, NJ • 201-***-**** • ******.*****@*****.***

Human Resources Professional with 7+ years of experience assisting with and fulfilling organization staffing needs and requirements along with developing talent management programs. A proven track record of using my excellent personal, communication and organizational skills to lead and improve organizations, recruit exceptional talent, and improve department efficiencies. Team player with strong communication skills, high quality of work, driven and highly self-motivated. Strong negotiating skills and business acumen and able to work independently.

Experience

APRIL 2022 - PRESENT

Talent Acquisition Specialist Visual Lease Woodbridge, NJ

Actively source, identify, screen, and hire individuals for various technical roles for the organization. Leverages experience in recruiting, proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems, and the ability to devise sourcing strategies for potential applicants within the technical space.

Manage recruiting process through all stages

Identifies the most effective methods for recruiting and attracting candidates, using innovative techniques including social networking and direct sourcing

Establish relationships hiring managers develop a deep understanding of their objectives, challenges, and team style

Evaluate profiles of potential candidates, conduct preliminary phone screen assessments and makes recommendations to managers

Possess a solid understanding of technology and technical skills and be able to appropriately gauge a candidate’s technical skillset and experience

Facilitates contacts by creating and maintaining a presence in the technical/industry community and marketplace.

Build and maintain proactive relationships with potential candidates to create a pipeline of talent

Provides advice to hiring managers regarding salary negotiations with final candidates.

Drive offer approval and negotiation

Attends virtual job fairs and industry conferences

MAY 2021 – MARCH 2022

Onboarding Specialist and HR Coordinator Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ

Oversaw the Onboarding Process for all new hires

●Managed the onboarding process for all new hires for 7 recruiters

●Successfully onboarded each month an estimated 90-110 new hires

●Assisted with revamping the onboarding process to streamline it and ensure efficiency

●Member of the Recruitment team that implemented a new 30/60/90 plan for new hires to improve retention and employee engagement

Recruitment for the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center

Maintained assisting with the full life cycle recruitment of talented staff for a critical business unit

Assisted managers and staff with employee relations issues

JUNE 2019 – MAY 2021

Project Manager, HR and Org Development Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ

Oversaw the Organizational Development programs designed for talent management and succession planning:

●Managed in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating 5 major organizational development programs with a focus on healthcare excellence and superior service.

Recruitment for the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center

Responsible for full cycle recruitment of 200+ employee

Recruits high potential candidates for various departments within the ACC.

Employee Relations

Assists managers with working through employee issues and complaints.

Facilitates ongoing education of leadership at the supervisory and management level.

MAY 2016– MAY 2019

Coordinator, Organizational Development Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ

Assists with the Organizational Development programs designed for talent management and succession planning:

●Assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating 4 major organizational development programs with a focus on healthcare excellence and superior service.

●Completes office, clerical/administrative assistant duties for department

●Active member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee Collaborative

●Selected by the Executive Council to participate in the prestigious Emerging Leaders program; Class of 2019

Trained and serves as back up to Surgery Center Waiting Area Service Excellence Representatives

Skills

Negotiation • ATS • Onboarding Management • Excellent Time Management • Technical Recruitment • Relationship Building • Data analytics • LinkedIn Recruiter • Talent Management • Succession Planning • Lean Six Sigma • Organizational Development

Education

MAY 2014

Bachelor Science Public Health Montclair State University Montclair, NJ

Activities

Travel • Podcasting • Yoga • Literature • Dance

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