Human Resources Talent Acquisition

JOSEPHINE DEPINTO

Tinton Falls, New Jersey ***** 908-***-**** *******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/josephinedepinto SUMMARY

A passionate and dedicated professional with a positive history of success overseeing the sourcing, recruiting, and interviewing processes. Adept at identifying and prescreening candidates with skills that align with company goals. Collaborative team player and leader who develops innovative strategies to source and acquire talent. Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Human Resources Talent Acquisition Recruiting Sourcing Interviewing Project Management Process Improvement Strategic Planning Salary Negotiations Background Screenings Compliance Coaching Training EXPERIENCE

CDW, Holmdel, New Jersey

Senior Recruiter, 2011-2024

Spearheaded the coordination and scheduling of interviews, orchestrating seamless interactions between candidates and hiring teams. Championed all communications with candidates throughout the hiring process, demonstrating exceptional leadership in managing these critical relationships. Cultivated and sustained robust connections with both active and passive candidates, as well as hiring managers, showcasing strategic relationship-building skills. Designed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies, effectively leveraging both traditional and nontraditional channels to attract top talent.

• Designed and executed recruiting strategies that successfully met and exceeded high-volume recruiting targets, leading to a 25% increase in hires within six months.

• Achieved promotion to Senior Recruiter and Team Lead in 2021, significantly improving team efficiency and managing between 40-60 open requisitions simultaneously, resulting in a 20% reduction in time-to-fill for critical roles.

• Developed and delivered coaching sessions for new hiring managers on interviewing techniques, which improved interview-to-offer ratios by 20% and reduced hiring errors.

• Co-led a key initiative to establish best practices and create comprehensive operational documentation for the Global Talent Acquisition organization, streamlining processes and improving consistency across the team.

• Compiled and presented detailed weekly and monthly reports on hiring insights, trends, and strategies, which facilitated data-driven decisions and identified opportunities that improved overall recruitment effectiveness by 15%.

• Applied in-depth knowledge of recruiting practices to enhance employment policies and sourcing solutions, resulting in a 25% increase in candidate quality and a 20% decrease in turnover rates.

• Proactively collaborated with executives, hiring managers, and key stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships that accelerated decision-making and alignment with organizational hiring goals.

• Built and maintained a robust network through industry contacts, associations, and trade groups, expanding the talent pool and increasing the quality of candidate referrals by 30%.

• Reviewed resumes and credentials to ensure alignment with position requirements, which improved candidate screening accuracy and reduced time spent on unqualified candidates by 35%.

• Evaluated applicant qualifications and made strategic recommendations to hiring managers, leading to a 40% increase in successful hires and enhanced team performance.

• Conducted behavioral-based interviews and provided clear, accurate information to candidates, enhancing the candidate experience and improving offer acceptance rates by 25%.

• Organized and led post-interview debrief and feedback sessions, leading to actionable insights and continuous improvement in the interview process, which enhanced overall hiring quality.

• Managed the entire recruiting lifecycle efficiently, from presentation to closing, adhering to organizational guidelines and policies, which resulted in a 20% increase in hiring process efficiency.

• Maintained meticulous documentation of all recruiting activities, ensuring thorough audits and compliance, which improved the accuracy of recruitment records and reduced audit issues by 20%. Josephine DePinto, Page 2

• Collaborated with the talent acquisition team to develop and implement innovative recruiting solutions, enhancing overall recruitment strategies and achieving a 25% improvement in talent acquisition metrics.

• Oversaw the company’s pre-employment background check and drug screening program, streamlining processes and improving candidate adjudication efficiency by 20%. ATRIUM STAFFING, Iselin, New Jersey

Senior Staffing Consultant II, 2004-2011

Sourced candidates through internet job boards, LinkedIn, and referrals. Conducted in-person, behavioral based interviews to successfully match candidates with open positions. Drafted offer letters, initiated salary negotiations, conducted reference checks, and performed background screenings for all candidates.

• Provided full cycle recruiting including, but not limited to Office Support, Marketing, and Human Resources roles.

• Partnered with hiring managers to determine criteria of open positions.

• Served as primary contact responsible for assessing needs, recommending programs, and educating clients on Atrium services.

• Managed 30-60-90-day review process with candidates and clients upon placement.

• Assessed employee issues, administered performance counseling and coaching.

• Performed all state, federal, and client-specific paperwork, including I9, W4, confidentiality agreements, background screenings, and corporate orientations.

• Trained recruiters on prequalification of resumes, interviewing and new hire orientation. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

I-FLEX SOLUTIONS, INC., New York, New York, Human Resources Manager, 2003-2004 Managed human resources and payroll activities. Developed policies, direct and coordinated human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits, and employee services. Recruited, interviewed, and selected candidates to fill vacant positions. Responded to inquiries from employees regarding policies, procedures, and programs. Developed human resources operations manual for U.S. operations. Assisted in development of company employee handbook. IDOM, INC., Newark, New Jersey, Human Resources Generalist, 2000-2003 Oversaw all human resources related functions, including recruiting, benefits administration, training, and payroll processing through ADP. Coordinated performance review evaluations. Created job descriptions for all positions within organization. Conducted sexual harassment training for all employees. Acted as plan administrator for 401(k) and benefits plans. Distributed COBRA information to terminated employees. Implemented employee rewards and recognition program. NATIONAL STAFFING INC., New York, New York, Recruiter, 2000 Recruited and staffed temporary staffing division. Interviewed candidates for open positions within major corporations. Acted as liaison between clients and candidates. JEVIC TRANSPORTATION, Delanco, New Jersey, Human Resources Assistant, 1999-2000 Staffed temporary employees throughout company’s nine locations for permanent positions. Administered information regarding company’s employee benefits package. Recruited personnel at various career fairs. EDUCATION

ROWAN UNIVERSITY, Glassboro, New Jersey

BS, Business Administration

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Taleo, HireRight, TextRecruit, Calendly, EthicsPoint, Salesforce.com

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