Talent Acquisition Financial Services

BOBBY BREWSTER

Hollywood, FL

(Cell) 304-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated and dynamic Human Resource and Talent Acquisition Professional with over 17 years of experience in high-volume, full-cycle recruiting across multiple industries, including financial services, construction, retail, and technology. Adept at fostering a positive work environment, enhancing employee engagement, and driving strategic hiring initiatives to align with business objectives. Strong background in financial services recruitment, focusing on risk, compliance, and fintech roles. Committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring top-tier talent acquisition while reducing turnover. Recognized for building strong relationships, streamlining hiring processes, and implementing cost-effective recruitment strategies.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Human Resources & Talent Acquisition

Financial Services & Banking

Construction & Engineering

Technology & IT Services

Retail & Travel Retail

Healthcare & Medical

Sales & Marketing

Call Centers & Customer Service

CORE SKILLS

Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Financial Services Hiring (Risk, Compliance, Fintech)

Employee Engagement & Retention Strategies

High-Volume Hiring & Workforce Planning

Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment Initiatives

Performance Management & Leadership Development

ATS & HRIS Systems (Workday, Taleo, Bullhorn, ADP)

Compensation Negotiation & Offer Management

Compliance with HR Policies & Labor Laws

Data-Driven Hiring & Recruitment Analytics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Salvation Army – Adult Recovery Center, Miami, FL

Human Resources Manager / Talent Acquisition & Payroll Nov 2024 – Present

Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment, managing hiring processes for multiple departments.

Established employee engagement programs, reducing turnover and improving retention.

Led onboarding and benefits administration, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.

Processed payroll and maintained compliance with HR policies and safety regulations.

Facilitated performance evaluations and disciplinary actions to enhance workplace productivity.

Fiserv, Inc., Coral Springs, FL

Corporate Recruiter – Financial Services & Technology March 2020 – Nov 2024

Managed full-cycle recruiting for high-level roles in financial services, fintech, risk, and compliance.

Partnered with hiring managers in risk management, compliance, fraud prevention, and technology to attract top-tier candidates.

Sourced and placed professionals in AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC (Know Your Customer), banking operations, and fintech product management.

Conducted data-driven hiring strategies, leveraging market analysis and predictive analytics to identify top talent.

Strengthened candidate pipelines and implemented cost-effective sourcing techniques, reducing reliance on external agencies and saving over $500K in recruitment costs.

Optimized hiring processes, improving time-to-fill by 35% while enhancing candidate experience.

Storm Tight Windows, LLC

Director of Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Jan 2019 – March 2020

Designed and implemented HR policies, employee handbook, and payroll operations.

Revamped recruitment processes, leading to a 50% increase in hiring efficiency.

Spearheaded conflict resolution initiatives, reducing internal disputes and fostering collaboration.

ADT, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Corporate Talent Acquisition (Contract Position) Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

Recruited across multiple divisions, focusing on corporate, sales, and technical positions.

Implemented innovative sourcing techniques, increasing candidate engagement by 30%.

Provided recruitment metrics reporting to drive strategic decision-making.

DFASS GROUP, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Corporate Recruiter (Contract Position) Feb 2017 – Jan 2018

Led recruitment efforts for the largest duty-free store in the Americas at Dallas/Fort Worth Terminal D.

Developed and executed hiring strategies, staffing high-volume retail positions.

Successfully reduced $400K in recruitment costs through internal hiring efficiencies.

Affinity Resources, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Account Manager / Senior Recruiter Sept 2012 – Feb 2017

Managed high-volume staffing projects, surpassing revenue growth goals.

Developed strong client relationships, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.

Spherion / Randstad, Fort Lauderdale, FL

National Account Manager / Account Management Specialist March 2010 – Sept 2012

Led a team of 60 recruiters, driving national staffing initiatives and improving operational efficiency.

Partnered with executives to increase sales and revenue for Fortune 500 clients.

Apple One, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Account Executive / Recruiting Consultant Sept 2006 – March 2010

Managed corporate recruitment strategies, increasing gross margin profitability.

Led business development efforts, growing personal book of business.

TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Workday, Taleo, Bullhorn, iCIMS

HRIS & Payroll Systems: ADP, Paychex

Data Analytics & Reporting: Google Workspace, Excel (Advanced), Power BI

Collaboration Tools: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack

Project Management: Asana, Trello

EDUCATION

Associate of Science in Business Administration

Hagerstown Business College, Hagerstown, MD

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential (In Progress)

Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting – LinkedIn Learning

Advanced Boolean Search & Sourcing Strategies

MOT Safety Training & Compliance

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Saved over $500K in recruitment costs at Fiserv by implementing cost-effective sourcing strategies.

Successfully staffed the largest duty-free store in the Americas at Dallas/Fort Worth Terminal D.

Reduced time-to-hire by 35% through process improvements and data-driven hiring.

Managed a team of 60 recruiters, increasing hiring efficiency and enhancing retention rates.

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