Talent Acquisition Hr Generalist

Lara Horton

** ******* ******, ******, ** ***** 917-***-**** **************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished HR professional with 10 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and 5+ years in HR management roles. Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies, manage employee relations, oversee talent acquisition, and ensure compliance. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to improve HR processes and drive organizational success. Seeking to utilize expertise in a challenging HR Generalist or HR Manager position.

Experience

Senior Recruiter (Consultant)

Adtekker Recruiting LLC, Verona, NJ January 2018 - Present

Client List (NYC & NJ): Trinity Rehab (outpatient PT), ShareThis, iProspect, Hogarth, Brandon J. Broderick, Netamorphosis, CNN, Drive21, Fake Love, Screenvision

●Directed strategic candidate assessment processes, ensuring the delivery of top-tier talent aligned with client organizational objectives.

●Implemented and optimized advanced sourcing strategies, including AI-driven technology, LinkedIn outreach, and targeted campaigns, for diverse client needs.

●Oversaw the full recruitment lifecycle for clients, providing guidance to the team on screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation, while engaging directly in executive-level hires.

●Developed and presented comprehensive weekly status reports and analytical performance metrics to client executive leadership.

●Cultivated strong partnerships with client senior hiring managers and executive stakeholders, driving high placement success rates and strategic alignment.

●Led and mentored junior-level recruiters, fostering professional development, addressing ATS challenges, and refining sourcing methodologies for client engagements.

●Ensured data integrity and compliance across multiple ATS platforms, including Greenhouse, Workday, SmartRecruiter, Brassring, and Manatal.

Talent Acquisition & HR Onboarding Specialist

Brandon J. Broderick Law, Hackensack, NJ October 2023 - December 2024

●Full-cycle recruitment for legal roles including Controller, Managing Attorneys, Sr. Attorneys, Associates, Pre-Lit & Lit Paralegals, PIP Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Case Managers, Intake & Medical Admins.

●Managed full-cycle recruitment for various legal departments, from sourcing to onboarding.

●Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract top legal talent.

●Tracked and reported recruitment metrics to improve processes and recruitment KPIs.

●Provided guidance and leadership to Junior Recruiters on recruitment best practices.

●Conducted video and in-person interviews to assess candidates.

●Negotiated job offers and candidate salaries.

●Utilized Greenhouse ATS to manage candidate information, extend offers, initiate onboarding, and process background checks.

Senior Recruiter

Dentsu International, New York, NY October 2021 - June 2023

●Managed full-cycle recruitment for diverse digital performance media roles (Client Services, SEO, Display/Programmatic, Paid Social, Paid Search, Data Analytics, Media Planners).

●Built and maintained a robust candidate pipeline for critical positions.

●Employed diverse recruitment methods to engage active and passive candidates.

●Managed 15-25 simultaneous job openings, prioritizing based on business needs.

●Evaluated candidate profiles, screened resumes, and updated ATS, generating reports to track progress.

●Conducted thorough candidate screenings before presenting to hiring managers.

●Developed salary bands based on market value research.

●Submitted offer packages to Finance for approval.

●Mentored junior recruiters to resolve recruitment challenges.

●Developed and executed strategic sourcing plans to fill vacancies and build future talent pools.

●Leveraged candidate insights to expand leads, networks, and pipelines.

●Fostered a collaborative environment with internal stakeholders.

Director, Human Resources

Kinetic Social, LLC, New York, NY January 2013 - December 2017

●Provided full-cycle recruitment for online media departments including Social Campaign Management, SaaS Sales, Account Management, Creative, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Ad Operations, Platform Technology, and Business Administration.

●Processed enrollments and terminations: Medical, Dental, COBRA, 401K, and Life Insurance programs.

●Created and launched company policies: Flexible PTO policy and Parental/Primary Caregiver Leave.

●Resolved team issues between employees and supervisors, consulted managers on the year-end employee evaluation process, and conducted PIP investigations.

●Supervised Facilities Coordinator and IT Specialist.

●Responsible for onboarding and terminations, created and launched Employee Performance Evaluation Program, and processed Visa transfers (H1-B, E-3, O-1) with outside counsel.

●Generated monthly Headcount, New Hire, and Termination reports using ADP HRB and WorkforceNow

Manager, HR - NYC Office

Perry Ellis International, New York, NY July 2012 - December 2012

●Provided strategic advisement and mediation for all employee levels regarding performance and communication challenges within PEI NY.

●Managed and executed all NY office terminations, both voluntary and involuntary departures.

●Supervised Talent Acquisition & HR Coordinators

●Administered visa (H1-B, E-3, O-1) transfers and renewals for new hires and existing NYC employees.

●Initiated and oversaw the implementation of an Employee Business Empathy Training Program, including the engagement of a Team Building Coach.

●Delivered weekly executive updates to PEI's Vice Chairman, President, and COO.

●Served as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, company policies, and New York State employment law.

Skills

●LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox.ai, Gemini.ai, Smart Recruiter, Greenhouse, Workday, Brassring, Manatal, Oracle, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook Calendar, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Business Suite, ADP WorkforceNow & HRB

Education

●Syracuse University, New York: BFA; Major: Art Photography/Communications

●Pace University, New York: PHR Certification, January 2012

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