Talent Acquisition Specialist
Resume:
James R Ellis
Ft. Mitchell Ky *****
Summary
Highly skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist with 6 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding top-tier talent. Expertise in leveraging ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and innovative sourcing techniques to build diverse, high-performing teams across multiple industries. Proven track record of partnering with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and deliver tailored recruitment strategies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for enhancing candidate experience and driving organizational success through effective talent acquisition. Committed to fostering a positive employer brand and ensuring alignment with company culture and values.
Work
Experience
FirstGroup America
Talent Acquisition Specialist
July 2021 – Present
Oversee recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring top talent across multiple departments
Develops and implements innovative talent sourcing strategies utilizing job boards, social media, and networking to attract a diverse pool of candidates
Manages and optimizes ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to track candidate progress, streamline recruitment workflows, and improve reporting accuracy
Collaborate with hiring managers to create detailed job descriptions, define role requirements, and ensure alignment with organizational goals, improving candidate experience and retention
Vantiv llc, Mason Oh
Human Resource Representative
August 2012 – July 2014
Administered employee benefits, compensation, and performance management programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations
Led recruitment efforts by sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding candidates
Managed employee-relations, resolved conflicts and addressed concerns to maintain a positive work environment and improve employee satisfaction.
Utilized HRIS systems to track employee data, generate reports, and streamline HR processes, enhancing efficiency and data accuracy across the department.
Customer Service Representative
May 2011 – August 2012
Troubleshot Financial Institutions and provide software support
Assisted cardholders with filing chargeback and general customer service support
Supported with escalated supervisor related inbound call requests
Convergys, Cincinnati, Ohio
Customer Service Representative
May 2007 – April 2011
Managed inbound calls for Proctor & Gamble healthcare product line
Assisted customers with product issues and resolve accordingly
Participated in building brand loyalty and team building
Education
Thomas More University, Crest View Hills, Kentucky
Master of Business Administration
Concentrations: Human Resources, Political Science, GPA 3.5/4.0
Skills
Full-Cycle Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Sourcing and Screening Candidates
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Management
Interviewing and Candidate Assessment
Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sourcing
Negotiation and Offer Management
Job Description Creation and Role Definition
Data Analysis and Recruitment Metrics
Networking and Relationship Building
Social Media Recruiting (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
Talent Pipeline Development
Candidate Experience Optimization
Recruitment Process Optimization
Market and Industry Trend Analysis
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