Talent Acquisition Manager
Resume:
ROBERT (ROB) KRAMER ECRE, ACIR, CIR, CDR, CSMR, CSSR, PRC
**** * ******* ******, ****, AZ 85203
***********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/robkramer1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Results-driven HR Professional with over twenty years of expertise in talent acquisition, retention, and staff development, who is dedicated to driving organizational success by acquiring and retaining diverse, top-tier talent across a wide range of industries and disciplines. Adept at developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain talent that aid in achieving both short- and long-term staffing goals. A focused self-starter with strong communication skills and an unwavering commitment to excellence; with a demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end recruitment processes, build high-performing teams, and foster strong client branding through innovative technologies to enhance recruitment efficiency.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Talent Acquisition and Management
• Team Development and Leadership
• KPI Metrics and Reporting
• New Business Development
• Onboarding and New Hire Integration
• HR Compliance
• Talent Pipelining
• Employee Relations
• Technology Integration (ATS)
• Salary/Contract Negotiations
• Interview and Assessment Design
• Vendor Management
• Executive Searches (“C” Level)
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process Improvements
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Market Director, Glades Talent, Phoenix, AZ March 2023 – March 2024
A boutique staffing agency specializing in Construction, Healthcare, Legal, IT, Accounting and Finance disciplines.
Spearhead market expansion initiatives, resulting in a 30% increase in client acquisitions within the first year.
Established and grew the Construction Division from the ground up, while concurrently overseeing the Accounting and Finance division.
Cultivated and sustained strong relationships with key stakeholders (i.e., clients, candidate pool and internal partners), ensuring loyalty and mutual satisfaction.
Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, optimizing recruitment strategies and tactics for maximum effectiveness.
Oversee budgeting and resource allocation, consistently meeting financial objectives while maintaining cost efficiency.
Talent Acquisition Manager, KeyGlee, Tempe, AZ February 2021 – September 2022
A Wholesale Real Estate Investment Firm.
Lead a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering collaboration and surpassing ambitious recruitment goals/targets by 33%.
Formulated and executed comprehensive talent attraction strategies to elevate market presence and attract top-tier talent, which resulted in incremental revenue of $150k+ monthly.
Successfully hired 200+ candidates across IT, accounting, HR, operations, marketing, and sales for corporate and franchise divisions nationwide.
Exceeded advertising cost expectations, averaging less than $250 per hire through various channels.
Leveraged Geofencing, Online Radio, Professional Networks, Job Fairs, social media, and industry-specific job boards for recruitment of top talent.
Mentored and trained a team of recruiters on new strategies and AIRS techniques for niche positions.
Collaborated with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and determine optimal candidate sourcing strategies.
Consistently surpassed hiring deadlines, completing job orders 50% ahead of schedule.
Built and maintained a pipeline of active candidates for current and future openings.
Developed metric reporting for monitoring attrition, cost-per-hire, open positions, applicant flow, ROI, etc.
Managed pre-hire onboarding processes, including I-9 verification, background checks, and HRIS Software setup (Namely).
Oversaw vendor relationships and negotiated service level contracts for recruiting ventures.
Talent Acquisition Director and Executive Recruiter, Integrated Solutions, New York, NY July 2001– January 2021
A Financial Services Consulting Firm specializing in accounting, finance, and compliance.
Developed and executed talent management practices to attract, retain, and recruit diverse talent across hedge fund, asset management, broker-dealer, and registered investment advisor clients, spanning from entry level to “C” level positions.
Oversaw the entire recruitment process, including strategy implementation, behavioral interviewing, client relations, reference/background checks, and offer negotiation, achieving a close ratio of over 98% for both permanent and consulting placements.
Improved overall company operations and efficiency by enhancing and implementing Human Resources policies and procedures.
Established a comprehensive database of professionals, expanding the candidate pool by adding over 40,000 individuals.
Selected, customized, and implemented a companywide applicant tracking system (Sendouts, Bullhorn) with advanced correspondence and reporting capabilities. Offered interview and resume writing strategies to enhance candidate presentations to clients.
Provided mentorship and training to the Talent Acquisition team and guided staff on adopting new recruitment strategies and techniques.
Senior Recruiter, Hold Brothers On-Line Investment Services Inc., Jersey City, NJ October 1999 – March 2001
A premier Day Trading Firm who traded 2% of NASDAQ volume daily.
Increased trading volume by $1M through high-volume recruiting strategies, establishing a new Branch Office.
Managed KPI metric reporting, presenting operational findings to senior management, and achieving cost-effective staffing strategies.
Resolved day-to-day employee relations and HR issues, supervising and training a team of three recruiters.
Project Director, Management Recruiters International (MRI), Malverne, NY October 1996 – July 1999
A Staffing Firm that specializes in placing senior executives at insurance companies.
Generated fees exceeding $1M through the completion of 25 "C" Level retained search assignments.
Received the 1998 "Pacesetter Award" for outstanding performance.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Google’s G-Suite, Resumate, Bullhorn, Sendouts, Jobvite, Lever, Taleo, Crelate, ApplicantPro, LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, HubSpot, Slack, Namely, Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams on both PC’s and Macs.
LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS
AIRS Elite Certified Recruiting Expert (ECRE), 2014
AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR), 2014
AIRS Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR), 2014
AIRS Certified Social Sourcing (CSSR), 2014
AIRS Certified Social Media Recruiter (CSMR), 2014
AIRS Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR), 2014
AIRS Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC), 2014
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management, May 1995
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