Sharon A. Chick
716-***-**** /***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/sharonchick
Talent Acquisition Leader. Dynamic, results-driven leader with over 10 years of experience. Background in both agency and corporate recruiting. Extensive experience with full life cycle recruiting and a unique mindset for marketing. Personable and energetic with excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Professional Experience
IQVIA-Remote www.iqvia.com 10/2023 to Present
Talent Acquisition Healthcare Recruiter-Contract
Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand and document hiring forecasts and determine effective strategies.
Identify target companies, user groups, and professional associations to build efficient pipeline strategies.
Participate in progress updates with hiring managers and business unit leaders.
Counsel and coach hiring managers and other IQVIA employees.
Evaluate hiring manager and candidate feedback for continuous process improvement.
Responsible for recruiting the following positions but not limited to - RNs, Clinical Professionals, Pharma Professionals, Field Engineers, Surgical Technicians, ICU Field Software Technicians, Medical Device Professionals, Diversity and Sourcing Recruiting.
PCB Piezotronics – Depew, NY www.pcb.com 12/2023 to 4/2024
Human Resources Representative -Contract
Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining the employee database and sorting emails for the HR department.
Phone and email interaction in response to inquiries from current employees, retirees, and external vendors.
Maintain proper records of employee attendance and leaves.
Assist HR Manager in policy formulation, hiring, and salary administration.
Submit online job postings, shortlist candidates, and schedule job interviews.
Coordinate orientation and training sessions for new employees.
Ensure smooth communication with employees and timely resolution of their queries.
Update, maintain, and create spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel along with data entry.
Coordinate, review, and submit enrollment/change paperwork to third-party administrators.
Other duties and special projects as needed which require strong analytical and customer service skills.
IQVIA -Remote www.iqvia.com 11/2021 to 8/2023
Senior Talent Acquisition Professional
Collaborated with HR and hiring managers to prepare for talent acquisition, understanding their needs and requirements while aiding in the creation of job descriptions.
Manage day-to-day relationships with HR business partners and senior-level hiring managers.
Leveraged various social media platforms to create a branding experience and promote engaging job ads.
Maintain a passive top talent pool for frequently hired positions.
Achieved a 100% hiring manager satisfaction score by reducing aging requisitions by 43.4% and ensuring a 96.6% Workday compliance score.
Consistently received a 10/10 on the Recruiter Scorecard, hitting all Talent Acquisition metrics.
Successfully recruited for positions in various fields, including QC/QA, Technology and Analytic Professionals, Director/Associate Director Positions, Operations, Statistical Programming, Field Engineers, Biomedical professionals, etc.
Oversaw the entire candidate experience from initial contact to salary negotiations and finalizing client offers, including discussions on benefits like 401k, LTI, bonus, and start dates.
New Hire Training and Onboarding Committee.
Communicate recruitment trends and difficulties to leaders, and actively pinpoint prospects for enhancing solutions.
Collaborated closely with Global HR, compensation, and legal teams to facilitate the negotiation process.
Selected as a Global Connection Ambassador.
Involved in HR Global Innovation Challenge, Health and Wellness Committee, Company Branding Committee, Diversity Committee, Talent Search Project, Smashfly Training Project.
AT TECHNOLOGY, Tonawanda, NY https://attechnology.com 09/2020 to 11/2021
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Accountable for the development of new business. Re-established relationships with seasoned accounts no longer called on. Educated and implemented a standardized company process to implement sales inception to installation.
Presented prospects and customers with concise information regarding services.
Gained a full understanding of ConnectWise as a CRM tool and Quote Werks.
Oversaw recruitment/onboarding/new hire process.
Completed total website overhaul to include interactive customer service appointments and quick troubleshooting questions.
Developed marketing plans to secure new referral accounts while meeting the needs of existing accounts.
Created SOWs, redesigned website, and redeveloped market presence through LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
BLUEALLY, Vienna, VA. Remote www.blueally.com 05/2014 to 08/2020
MANAGER, TALENT ACQUISITION / SPECIALIST/ SR. RECRUITER
Served as the primary point of contact with the Managed Services group.
Managed US and India team.
Worked with Executive Staff developing strategic plans, organizational development, employee relations, succession planning, implementing HR initiatives, benefits administration, and training.
Initiated college recruitment plan to build pipelines of new talent.
Supported business development activities with the Infrastructure Services clients.
Developed the “sourcing capability” for the Professional Services team by developing and overseeing resources for the sourcing function.
Effectively managed a requisition load of 30+ open positions.
Maintained a 97% target to fill hiring metric.
Screened candidates and conducted first and second line interviews.
Maintained accurate reporting on candidate flow and placement within the organization.
Developed recruiting strategy to attract high-quality candidates to the organization.
Conducted targeted searches using call lists, cold call methods, networking, social media, and applicant tracking systems.
Identified potential new business opportunities and skillfully negotiated fee agreements.
Negotiated salaries and conducted offers of employment.
Completed all onboarding paperwork and processes according to HR regulations.
Completed reference and background checks.
TXMQ, Buffalo, N.Y. www.txmq.com 08/2011 to 05/2014
SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER
Responsible for full life cycle recruiting. Sourcing, screening, and background checks. new hire paperwork, 1st day report and probationary check-ins.
Identified candidates from sourcing (LinkedIn, Indeed, Dice, Monster, ZipRecruiter, Career Builder) efficiently using an (ATS) applicant tracking system.
Knowledge of EEO and OFCCP compliance requirements.
Supported primary vendor relationship based on previous performance.
Developed recruiting strategies focused on business needs to include candidate pipelines.
Technical Skills
MS Office Suite -Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher SharePoint SAP ADP Google Apps -Calendar, Docs Smartsheet Adobe Visio Photoshop Quark Lucid spark Brandworld MS Teams Zoom Webex Slack Skype Salesforce Zendesk NetSuite ConnectWise Yello/Smashfly Gatekeeper/SAP Fieldglass Workday -Workday pretesting Taleo Recruitmax Vurv Compass LinkedIn Recruiter Bullhorn
Key Skills
Full Life Cycle Recruitment Candidate Sourcing and Assessment Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Interview Training and Coordination Offer Negotiation Problem-solving skills Self-motivated
Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong time management skills A marketing mindset
Collaborative Relationship Building HR Expertise Customer Service Data Analysis Time Management Confidentiality Experience with Microsoft Office suite Compliance and Employment Laws
Education
Associate degree Major-Merchandising/Minor-Marketing
LIM, New York