AMY BASEL, MA, PHR, SHRM-CP
Phone: 708-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***
Results-oriented Talent Acquisition Manager with extensive experience in leading recruitment teams across North America. Proven track record of aligning talent acquisition strategies with organizational objectives to attract top-tier talent. Skilled in implementing innovative sourcing techniques, enhancing employer branding, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Seeking opportunities to drive recruitment excellence and contribute to organizational success. WORK EXPERIENCE
RB Global; Chicago, IL
Manager, Talent Acquisition Jan 2022 - Present
Talent Acquisition Business Partner Oct 2015 - Dec 2021
• Lead a team of Talent Acquisition professionals supporting recruitment needs across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Strategically align talent acquisition efforts with short and long-term organizational goals.
• Act as an employer brand ambassador, prioritizing employee and candidate experiences.
• Successfully designed, implemented, and assisted in the rollout of a new HCM (Oracle Cloud) system.
• Partnered with external vendors to lead projects such as multi-lingual career site development.
• Expertly sourced North American talent and collaborated with HR Business Partners.
• Headed full-cycle recruitment processes, enhancing stakeholder communications and service levels.
• Cultivated relationships with professional associations, online communities, and educational institutions.
• Implemented advanced sourcing strategies and conducted exit interviews to improve employee retention.
City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago, IL
Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
• Administered ATS systems (Taleo and PeopleSoft) for multiple institutions and locations.
• Managed remote new employee orientation for part-time and full-time hires.
• Procured highly-qualified candidates for institutional staffing needs.
• Leveraged various platforms, including Taleo, Monster, CareerBuilder, Craig's List, LinkedIn, and more.
• Facilitated intake sessions with HR and Hiring Managers to enhance recruitment strategies.
• Conducted reference checks, phone screens, and face-to-face interviews.
• Led the institution's "Buddy" program connecting new hires with senior mentors.
• Trained teams on the Taleo ATS system.
Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago, IL
Workforce Business Partner, Recruitment and Staffing Jan 2012 - Sep 2013 Recruitment Specialist, Recruitment and Staffing Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 Human Resources Assistant April 2008 - Jan 2009
• Certified Targeted Selection interviewer via Development Dimensions International (DDI).
• Managed full-cycle recruitment for high-volume positions, utilizing various sourcing channels.
• Partnered with HR teams, hiring managers, and support services throughout the hiring process.
• Conducted behavioral-based interviewing workshops.
• Coordinated employee reinstatements and represented CTA at job fairs.
• Cultivated relationships with various stakeholders, including union representatives.
• Administered CTA's tuition reimbursement program. Italian Trade Commission; Chicago, IL
Human Relations and Communications Specialist April 2006 - April 2008
• Conducted interviews, collated data, and generated reports.
• Increased awareness of the Machines Italia Campaign via cold-calling efforts.
• Transferred information between Chicago and Rome offices. Chicago Tribune Company; Chicago, IL
Human Resource Assistant, Recruitment Feb 2007 - Aug 2007
• Managed full-cycle recruiting processes.
• Conducted performance tests, background checks, interviews, and drug screens.
• Acted as a business partner to Hiring Managers and Recruiters. EDUCATION
• Master Certificate in Human Resources, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 2017
• Master of Arts in Corporate, Organizational Communication, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 2007
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 2006 CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR)
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
• Professional in Human Resources Certificate, DePaul University