Employee Relations Talent Acquisition

Sabine Lorna Raphael

Washington, DC • 240-***-**** • *******.******@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented HR professional with 8+ years of experience and a proven track record of successfully recruiting and onboarding talent. Skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle with a passion for fostering positive employee relations and promoting a culture of engagement and performance. Proficient with Microsoft Office, and several HR Information Systems and Applicant Tracking Systems including Taleo, ADP, Applicant Stack, UKG, iCIMS, Smart Recruiters and Workday. Fannie Mae – Washington, DC Jun 2022 – Present

Lead Talent Acquisition Coordinator

• Acted as the central point of contact for all interview and offer requests from recruiters and delegated the requests to the coordinator team based on workload capacity and priority

• Provided high-level coordination support to the Executive Recruiting team, ensuring seamless candidate experience for senior-level hires

• Reviewed all offer letters for accuracy and compliance prior to extension, ensuring alignment with compensation guidelines, job details, and candidate expectations

• Managed the background screening process for all new hires, ensuring compliance with company policies and timely resolution of any issues

• Contributed to process improvements and best practices that streamlined the recruitment and hiring processes, reducing time-to-hire Pacific Western Bank – Chevy Chase, MD Oct 2018 – Dec 2023 Associate Recruiter/ Human Resources Specialist

• Worked closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to develop sourcing and recruitment strategies

• Screened resumes and conducted initial screening interviews of internal and external candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions

• Managed employee grievance processes, conducted workplace investigations, and maintained confidential employee relations documentation

• Worked with Compensation and HR Business Partners to determine an equitable and fair compensation package

• Responsible for the onboarding process, e.g., running background checks, conducting new hire orientation, obtaining new hire paperwork, ensuring policies are acknowledged

• Managed annual open enrollment process, processed benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations. The National Council for Behavioral Health – Washington, DC Apr 2017 – Sep 2018 Human Resource Coordinator

• Processed full-cycle onboarding for new employees, ensuring all documentation was completed and compliance was met with federal and state regulations

• Collaborated with hiring managers and senior leadership to develop recruitment plans, write accurate job descriptions, and effectively target the right candidates

• Managed applicant tracking and candidate profiles, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information was maintained throughout the recruitment process

• Conducted pre-screening interviews and administered skills assessments to evaluate candidates, recommending the best-fit talent to hiring managers

• Coordinated in-person and video interviews for hiring managers and senior leadership, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process

Erickson Living, Inc. – Springfield, VA Sep 2016 – Mar 2017 Human Resources Assistant

• Supported the HR department by assisting with staff onboarding and executing bi-monthly new hire orientations

• Coordinated and planned various staff events, training programs, and meetings, ensuring all logistics were handled smoothly and efficiently

• Maintained employee records, including I-9 forms and other personnel files, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements

Marriott International, Inc. – Washington, DC Jun 2013 – Sep 2016 Administrative Assistant/ Guest Experience Representative

• Prioritized and communicated housekeeping room assignments using Rex Hospitality software

• Processed department payroll and generated schedules within union guidelines for approximatly150 employees

• Logged and stored incoming lost and found and followed up with guests

• Confirmed and processed guest check-ins/check-outs and requests

• Ensured the completion of all shift checklists and reports

• Secured payments, verified billing and adjusted guest statements EDUCATION

University of Maryland Global Campus

Master of Science in Human Resource Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management

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