Deborah J. Levy

917-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-levy-a4bba3216/ ad4dp5@r.postjobfree.com CONSULTANT- 10/22-Present- Provide HR & Recruiting leadership support to various companies MAXSIP TELECOM-Head of Recruiting 9/23-11/23 (short term)

● Appointed as Recruitment Lead to establish, connect, grow and train the recruitment team.

● Developed reporting metrics, oversaw team recruitment, training initiatives, and implemented a standardized process for recruiting tools, enterprise solutions, and contracts.

● Collaborated with leadership team to identify needs and formulate inclusive recruitment and HR processes and procedures.

MOTHER-Head of Recruiting - 11/21-6/22 (layoffs) Led Talent Acquisition efforts for New York & LA offices for prominent global communications agency

● Conceived and executed all Talent Acquisition initiatives, incorporating metrics, measurement and reporting tools, competitive analysis talent mapping and salary benchmarks. Developed timelines and budgets for all Talent Acquisition projects, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

● Directed and supervised recruitment team, recruitment of senior creative, account and corporate staff, fostered collaboration with leadership, DEI, PR, and other departments to enhance the workforce across Mother, Media by Mother, Superbloom, and Mother Design. Supported partially owned Mother agencies. EVOKE- SVP, Talent Acquisition - 8/19-9/21

Directed talent acquisition for healthcare communication agencies within the Evoke Group. Oversaw recruitment for all sectors, including HCP & Consumer Marketing, Payer, Public Relations, Media, Technology, & Corporate

● Formulated and executed comprehensive talent acquisition strategy including infrastructure design,systems and tools. Scaled and managed the talent acquisition department, led, motivated and trained team of professionals with different experience levels. Provided strategic guidance to offices in London and Dublin.

● Led recruitment campaigns for all senior and leadership positions, introducing programs to attract a broader array of candidates while crafting and advancing candidate and on boarding policies.

● Integrated DEI initiatives throughout the hiring process, from job descriptions to ERG's.

● Collaborated with the marketing team to launch inaugural recruitment branding campaigns. Partnered effectively with HR Centers of Expertise (Rewards, DEI, Training) to assess organizational needs and implement programs to enhance employee performance, engagement, and productivity.

● Analyzed metrics and results of HR initiatives in relation to established goals and develop new approaches to effect continual improvements. Developed reporting metrics to analyze gaps, trends, and areas for improvement and investment. Redesigned the employee referral process, resulting in a significant increase in hires from internal referrals,and a significant reduction in external expenditures,as well as establishing new favorable vendor terms and agreements.

● Pioneered recruitment and HR initiatives, including coaching, succession planning, interview skills training, process manuals, employee relations, change management, and conflict resolution.

● Tasked with a complete overhaul of Evoke’s intern program, achieving success with a 51% diversity representation, leadership advisory team and client involvement. Cultivated relationships with HCBUs and universities with highly diverse student populations

● Conducted comprehensive salary benchmarking exercise, leading to the establishment and utilization of competitive salary ranges across Evoke agencies.

DENTSU - Talent Partner Lead -7/18-7-19 (consulted 7/18-12/18) recruited by Evoke Oversaw and mentored the talent acquisition team, while handling end to end recruitment responsibilities.

● Effectively implemented talent acquisition strategies for various business units, encompassing Tech, HR, Legal,Finance, M&A, Corporate Communications, E-Commerce, and AdTech, within a complex and highly matrixed organizational structure.

● Collaborated with business and finance leads to develop new procedures, coached hiring managers and interview teams to ensure a seamless and successful recruiting process. Formulated new job descriptions and competencies,conducted assessments of candidates Talent Acquisition Consultant - 6/17-7/18 Companies included Hall & Partners, Havas and Dentsu OMNICOM HEALTH GROUP (formerly The CDM Group) 1/13-1/17 1/13- Hired to cover mat leave 4/13- Full Time Talent Acquisition Partner 4/14-Senior Talent Partner.

● Collaborated on the reorganization of talent acquisition for all North American agencies under the OHG/CDM Group umbrella, while providing extensive global recruiting support.

● Provided coaching, supervision, and mentorship to junior team members. Achieved a 55% alumni rehire and referral rate through targeted engagement strategies.

● Acted as interim HR Business Partner, handling activities including employee relations, terminations and investigations.

● Developed recruitment metrics and reporting, delivering training on behavioral-based interview techniques and best practices. Created interview skills training for agency-wide use and fostered intra HR team groups to promote collaboration and understanding among team colleagues.

● Conducted conflict resolution workshops, traveling with the President to North American offices to establish trust, leadership, consistency, and implement new programs.

● Advised senior management on headcount, compensation, marketplace trends, onboarding, and candidate experience. Worked closely with HR business leads, addressing complex employee relations issues and challenges.

● Collaborated with finance and agency leadership on new position requests and approvals, serving as a member of the agency compensation committee making recommendations on headcount, salary benchmarks and increases and other related issues. MEDICAL SPECIALISTS GROUP - Director of Recruitment 8/10-7/2012 Led the management and development of the recruitment team pharmaceutical communications agency MSCG (now part of OHG). Agencies included Harrison and Star and Biolumina

● Coached, managed and led the recruitment team, including staff hiring, budget development and recruitment and retention of pharmaceutical advertising talent.

● Developed hiring practices for non-traditional roles and introduced innovative and improved approaches to internal referral processes. Collaborated with HR business partners to implement comprehensive employee evaluation and succession planning initiatives, employee relations, investigations, and issue resolution. Designed and implemented recruitment training guides and modules.

● Provided strategic counsel to senior management and hiring leaders, cultivated candidate relationships resulting in increased referrals, alumni engagement and both internal and external rewards programs.

● Made compensation recommendations, negotiated salary and benefits packages and vendor agreements OTHER: Adelphi University, Nassau Community College SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Greenhouse, Lever, ICIMS,Workday, Jobvite,LinkedIn Recruiter

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