Talent Acquisition Senior Recruiter

DENEL SIMS Mobile: 614-***-**** Mail: **********@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/denel-sims

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly driven and goal-oriented Senior Recruiter with extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, and strategic workforce planning. Skilled in leveraging cutting-edge ATS technologies and recruitment metrics to streamline processes and enhance candidate sourcing. Proven track record in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, fostering inclusive hiring practices, and promoting a culture of equity. Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Expertise in organizing large-scale job fairs, recruitment events, and employer branding strategies to attract top talent. Committed to optimizing recruitment outcomes, improving candidate experience, and reducing time-to-fill. Strong leadership skills, capable of managing teams and driving recruitment success across diverse industries.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Talent Acquisition

Candidate Sourcing

Recruitment Strategy

DEI Initiatives

Staff Management

ATS Optimization

Data Analytics

Hiring Metrics

Onboarding Process

Stakeholder Engagement

Job Fairs

Employer Branding

Workforce Planning

High-Volume Hiring

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Compliance Standards

Candidate Experience

Interview Coordination

Recruiting Campaigns

Relationship Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Sr. Recruiter/Onboarding Specialist – Contract OCT 2024 – PRESENT

Thayer Power & Communication, Pataskala, OH

Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for diverse roles, leveraging Dayforce, ADP, and Wex software to streamline candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and onboarding workflows, ensuring operational efficiency and a seamless candidate experience.

Spearhead diversity initiatives, designing and implementing inclusive hiring strategies and conducting outreach to underrepresented communities, fostering a culture of equity and representation within the organization.

Organize and oversee large-scale job fairs and recruitment events, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance employer branding and attract top talent, resulting in increased pipeline engagement and new hires.

Lead fundraising initiatives and corporate social responsibility projects, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to align activities with organizational values and community impact goals.

Troubleshoot onboarding challenges and develop innovative solutions, serving as the main point of contact for new hires and ensuring alignment with compliance standards and company policies.

Senior Recruiter (Contractor) JUL 2024 – OCT 2024

Victoria’s Secret, Columbus, OH

Directed high-volume recruitment initiatives, successfully increasing new hire rates by 50% through strategic outreach programs, tailored sourcing methodologies, and targeted community engagement efforts.

Built and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment of recruitment strategies with organizational staffing needs and long-term business goals.

Represented the company at industry job fairs, spearheading employer branding initiatives that enhanced visibility and expanded the candidate pipeline by 15%.

Optimized Applicant Tracking System (ATS) processes to improve operational efficiency by 30%, reducing administrative overhead and enhancing data tracking for recruitment metrics.

Senior Recruiter (Contractor) JUL 2022 – JUL 2024

Airswift (Marmon Rail/UTLX), Atlanta, GA

Designed and implemented inclusive hiring strategies that prioritized diversity and equity, achieving measurable improvements in workforce representation and fostering an inclusive organizational culture.

Proactively sourced high-quality candidates through LinkedIn and professional networks, ensuring alignment with company culture and business objectives to support long-term organizational success.

Leveraged recruitment metrics and analytics to refine sourcing strategies, resulting in a 15% improvement in candidate quality and a 10% reduction in time-to-fill for key roles.

Enhanced employer branding efforts by leading promotional initiatives that increased company visibility, strengthened candidate engagement, and supported successful recruitment

Recruiting Manager (Contractor) APR 2021 – JUL 2022

JAS Forwarding, Atlanta, GA

Developed and executed customized recruitment strategies utilizing social media platforms, career fairs, and networking events, significantly increasing brand visibility and candidate engagement.

Optimized Applicant Tracking System (ATS) capabilities to enhance recruitment metrics, achieving measurable improvements in key performance indicators such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.

Coordinated end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines and compliance standards, while elevating candidate experience metrics by 30%.

Conducted data-driven evaluations of recruitment processes, leveraging analytics to streamline operations and align hiring efforts with organizational growth objectives.

Human Resources Coordinator SEP 2018 – AUG 2020

Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehab Center, Atlanta, GA

Conducted thorough candidate screenings and facilitated interview coordination, ensuring alignment with workforce requirements while adhering to EEOC regulations and compliance standards.

Maintained and updated employee records and documentation with a focus on accuracy and transparency, supporting organizational compliance and fostering trust among staff.

Collaborated with hiring managers to refine recruitment processes and address workforce needs, streamlining onboarding procedures and enhancing overall candidate experience.

Prepared detailed reports and employee communications, ensuring consistent messaging and providing leadership with insights to inform decision-making and policy development.

On-Site Manager OCT 2015 – SEP 2018

Employ Source Temp Solutions, Naperville, IL

Led full-cycle recruitment efforts, driving a 40% increase in productivity by developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies and establishing a robust talent pipeline.

Managed candidate screenings and new hire orientations, ensuring alignment with organizational staffing requirements and contributing to seamless integration of new hires.

Collaborated closely with business leaders to understand workforce needs, delivering targeted recruitment solutions that supported operational goals and enhanced overall staffing efficiency.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Liberal Arts Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor

Certificate in Procurement Indiana University, South Bend

E-Verification, I-9 Program, Sexual Harassment, Workers' Compensation

Microsoft Excel Seminar Training

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Taleo, ICIMS, UKG, Workday, Dayforce

Recruitment Platforms: LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, CareerBuilder

Data Analytics & Reporting: Recruitment metrics, KPIs, cost-per-hire, time-to-fill

Onboarding Systems: ADP, WEX

Compliance Tools: EEOC Regulations, I-9 Program

Software Proficiency: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs: Implementation and management of DEI initiatives

Communication & Collaboration Tools: Email, Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack

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