Talent Acquisition,Project Management, Resourcing

Erick Abbey

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Dynamic Talent Acquisition Professional with proven success in talent acquisition, program management, stakeholder engagement, and developing inclusive talent strategies. Known for meeting KPIs, delivering high-level results while maintaining operational excellence.

SKILLS & KEY STRENGTHS

RECRUITMENT EXPERTISE

Strategic Sourcing, Recruitment Process & Design, Early Talent Hiring Strategies, Campus Recruitment, Stakeholder Management, Veteran Hiring, Executive Recruitment, Agency Partnerships, Negotiating and Closing Offers

LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Training, Coaching, Mentoring, Project Management, Presentations, Workforce Planning

KEY STRENGTHS & ATTRIBUTES

Adaptable, Strategic, Organized, Detail Oriented, Accountable, Collaboration

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office Suite, iCIMS, LinkedIn, Handshake, Salesforce, Tableau, Cornerstone LMS, Workday HRIS

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Program Development: Pioneered University Recruitment, COOP/Internship, and Veteran Hiring Programs across North America, strengthening the company’s pipeline for diverse and entry-level talent.

Strategic Resourcing & Team Leadership: Led integration and resource strategy projects for large-scale pharma clients, including the seamless integration of two Resource Management Systems post-merger, optimizing talent alignment and data integrity.

Leadership: Built and led a team of 7+ Resourcing Associates, with four members promoted and enhancing their skills in global resource planning and project management.

Operational Efficiency: Developed and delivered comprehensive training in Cornerstone LMS, enhancing functionality and adoption of the new Global Resource Management System.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ICON Pharmaceuticals (formerly PRA Health Sciences), Oct 2012 – Nov 2024

Manager, Global Planning & Resource Management, Feb 2020 – Nov 2024

Developed and fostered relationships with internal stakeholders and managed expectations by leveraging data-driven insights on resource allocation and project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and adjusting plans proactively to meet evolving project needs.

Recruited, screened, and hired team members, successfully building and leading a high-performing team.

Delivered targeted training and mentored junior team members, supporting their professional growth and preparing them for career advancements.

Supported bid defense meetings as a key resourcing advisor, providing insights into contract fulfillment and client staffing needs.

Led a team of 7 Resourcing Associates, managing global resource planning and allocation for clinical trials, collaborating with Clinical Delivery and SSU leadership.

Sr Recruiter CRO Technology & Recruiting Program Manager, Jan 2016 - Feb 2020

Corporate Recruiter & Program Manager, July 2013 - Jan 2016

Developed University and Diversity Recruitment Programs across North America, including PRA’s first COOP/Internship and Veteran Hiring Programs, enhancing talent pipelines.

Managed the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, background checks, extending offers, and onboarding for intern, graduate, and veteran hiring programs, while also leading all technology recruitment initiative

Collaborated with hiring managers on strategies to attract and hire 80+ new graduates and interns annually, utilizing project management expertise to organize interviews across five U.S. locations.

Established and fostered relationships with university faculty, career centers, and student organizations, developing brand awareness and supporting long-term University partnerships.

Established and developed relationships with veteran hiring organizations and military bases to build and maintain veteran talent pipeline

Served as the Lead Technology Recruiter, spearheading all technology recruitment efforts across North America. Built and nurtured strong relationships while effectively managing expectations with hiring leaders and Executive stakeholders by leveraging data-driven insights and staying on top of market trends.

Served as the primary liaison with staffing agencies for roles requiring external support, including conducting research to identify agencies specializing in niche positions and managing quality for both contract and perm hiring.

Successfully negotiated and closed offers with candidates, ensuring a seamless process that aligned terms with both organizational objectives and candidate expectations, resulting in high offer acceptance rates

Facilitated the integration of newly acquired companies by working with Hiring Managers and Recruiters to support their transition to PRA's processes, systems, and hiring practices.

Facilitated the onboarding, training, and mentoring of new recruiters to ensure their seamless integration and success within the organization

Talent Sourcing & Corporate Recruiter, Oct 2012 – July 2013

Developed and executed talent attraction strategies for roles across Clinical Operations, Finance, IT, and Executive roles, using data insights to influence hiring decisions and optimize processes.

Utilized effective sourcing strategies to engage both passive and active candidate pools, conducted interviews, and provided coaching and constructive feedback to hiring managers and interviewers.

Conduct intake calls with hiring leaders to determine key requirements, staying ahead of industry trends, and aligning expectations to ensure hiring success.

Managed stakeholder expectations by leveraging data-driven insights to set realistic hiring timelines, adjust talent acquisition strategies, and align on recruitment outcomes.

Full-Cycle Recruitment: Managed the entire recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to offer, supporting compliance initiatives, and maintaining data integrity in ATS (iCIMS).

Managed stakeholder expectations on recruitment best practices and presented regular updates, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.

Collaborated as part of the project team driving PRA's transformation into an OFCCP-compliant employer, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and best practices in recruitment and employment processes.

Synerfac Technical Staffing, Account Manager Oct 2011 – Oct 2012

Increased gross margin by $4,000 weekly in the first three months, strengthening client partnerships and training recruiters on candidate sourcing and assessment.

Senior Recruiter: Achieved branch revenue growth, receiving the Q1 2012 growth award by recruiting for temporary and permanent positions.

Managed full-desk recruitment for both temporary and permanent placements of engineering and technology professionals, including sourcing and evaluating candidates, and coordinating successful placements.

Robert Half International, Staffing Manager July 2010 – Oct 2011

Generated over $28,000 in monthly revenue by recruiting top accounting talent and bringing in new business

Managed full-desk recruitment for both temporary and permanent placements of accounting and administrative professionals, including sourcing and evaluating candidates, and coordinating successful placements.

Delivered consistent communication, career guidance, and performance feedback to candidates to support their professional growth and maintained ongoing communication and conducted regular check-ins with hiring managers to ensure placement success and alignment with client needs.

Represented Robert Half at career fairs and industry trade shows to build brand presence and connect with potential talent.

EDUCATION

East Carolina University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing (May 2007)

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