Danielle L. Armstrong

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellelarmstrong/

ad4bor@r.postjobfree.com

586-***-****

Dynamic and results-oriented Human Resources Professional with a proven track record in employee relations, talent acquisition, and policy implementation across diverse industries. Skilled in aligning HR strategies with organizational objectives, fostering relationships, and driving compliance and effectiveness. Recognized for expertise in strategic planning, project management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Achievements:

•Provided executive coaching on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), best practices, applicant selection and interviewing techniques, leading to sound hiring decisions.

•Developed comprehensive new-hire orientation and Onboarding processes to improve retention and facilitate smoother integration of new hires into the organization.

• Proficient in Performance Management, Talent Acquisition Management, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Training and Development, Policies & Procedures and Project Management.

•Experienced in managing multi-functional teams, global employee relations, strategic workforce planning, compliance with employment law, and leadership.

Management Experience

Guidant Global - Southfield, MI 2019 – 2023

Direct Source Talent Manager

Pioneered the Direct Source recruiting program at Bayer, orchestrating the creation of a robust candidate database, facilitating seamless manager communication, and refining recruiter processes to streamline talent acquisition efforts.

Provided comprehensive training sessions for technical recruiters on a national and global scale, specializing in IT, Engineering, and Professional roles within Bayer Crop Science, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Implemented efficient processes, meticulously managed key metrics and reporting, served as the primary liaison for the Direct Source team, optimizing workflow and enhancing productivity.

Led groundbreaking initiatives that dramatically exceeded revenue projections, achieving an outstanding 293% increase in the first year, followed by impressive growth rates of 48% in the second year, 15% in the third year, and 9% in the final year. These efforts not only fostered new business opportunities but also fueled sustainable growth within the organization.

ICONMA LLC, - Troy, MI 2012 – 2019

Recruiting Manager

Managed national and global technical recruitment teams of up to twenty recruiters servicing prominent clients such as Bank of America, GM, Google, Kaiser Permanente, Luxottica, Monsanto, Nike, and Volkswagen.

Implemented cost-effective candidate sourcing strategies, recruitment process improvements, employee training and development, and established and managed key metrics, ensuring the team consistently met placement goals.

Developed and implemented comprehensive succession planning strategies to identify and nurture talent, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity within key roles.

Functioned as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting recruitment issues and managing vendor relationships.

Contributed to lead generation for sales staff, fostering future business opportunities.

Kelly Services Inc. – Troy, MI 2006 to 2012

Partner Staffing Manager

•Spearheaded a high-impact recruiting initiative, directing a team of 10 recruiters and 2 administrators to efficiently source, recruit, and onboard over 400 contractors within a tight two-month timeframe for a critical special project.

•Orchestrated onsite operations at GM Tech Center, ensuring seamless staffing and payroll management for a 400+ contractor workforce within a demanding 24-hour call center setting, achieving remarkable retention rates and operational continuity.

•Managed full-cycle recruitment and P&L responsibilities, generating over $2.7 million in revenue.

Senior Staffing Supervisor/Recruiter

•Full cycle recruiting- provided customers with staff support, assessment of their needs, resulted in successfully achieving their business goals.

•Sourced candidates in all areas - Technical, Professional and Light Industrial.

•Recruited, screened, and hired employees, assessing their needs, placing them in positions that best match their skillsets and career goals.

•Managing of business through pricing, expense control, unemployment, and workers compensation

•Development of business through customer service and marketing efforts

Education

University of Michigan, concentration – mathematics

Skills – ATS/CRM

Beeline, Bullhorn, Dynamics, Fieldglass, JobDiva, Kelly Connect, Kenexa-BrassRing, Kronos, LinkedIn Recruiter, MaxHire, PeopleSoft, QuickBase, SAP, SharePoint, TalentNet, Taleo, Workday

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