Talent Acquisition Coordinator

MICHELLE DONNEL

Aurora, CO ***** 303-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Talent Acquisition Leader with over 20 years of extensive expertise in recruiting and workforce management, adept at leveraging innovative strategies to secure top-tier talent across diverse industries. Proficient in utilizing advanced HR systems and methodologies, including Paylocity and iCIMS, to enhance recruitment processes and ensure compliance. A visionary leader committed to fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, while continuously driving improvement and aligning talent acquisition with organizational goals.

Skills

Talent acquisition (expert), recruiting strategy (expert), HR administration (experienced), staff training (expert), process improvement (expert), safety compliance (experienced), vendor management (expert), payroll (experienced), onboarding (expert), ATS (experienced), Paylocity (experienced), iCIMS (experienced), client relations (experienced), leadership (experienced), analytics (experienced), high volume hiring (expert), negotiation skills (experienced), interview coordination (expert), data-driven hiring (experienced), candidate experience (expert)

Experience

SR. TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST 03/2021 - 04/2025

TruStile Doors - Denver, CO

- Managed full-cycle recruitment for diverse positions including Manufacturing, Sales, IT, Engineering, and Executive roles.

- Posted all open positions on multiple job boards and developed job descriptions for new roles.

- Collaborated with hiring managers to define key role requirements.

- Executed high-volume recruitment with over 300 hires per year using job boards, job fairs, and community outreach.

- Created candidate pipelines and ensured timely communication.

- Reduced turnover by 15% in the first two years.

- Partnered with VP of Operations and President to improve process, turnover, and candidate experience.

- Supported recruitment across Denver and Iowa locations.

- Delivered exceptional candidate experience from application to offer.

- Utilized the Paylocity HRIS system to manage the candidate pipeline.

- Coordinated interviews and partnered with department heads to align hiring needs.

- Prepared offer letters, managed negotiations, and facilitated onboarding.

- Managed drug tests and background screenings.

- Conducted weekly/biweekly new hire orientation.

- Ensured I-9 and E-Verify compliance.

- Administered LOAs, benefits enrollment, employment verifications, and temporary staffing support.

- Respond and resolve associate inquiries

- Provide counseling and coaching to associates

- Process data entries related to wages/salaries, terminations, status and position changes, newly hired and rehired associates, transfers, time accrual maintenance, updates to associate personal information and other HR activities in an accurate and timely manner

- Planned employee appreciation events and luncheons.

- Comply with federal, state, and local labor laws, including minor labor laws and support compliance.

CONTRACT RECRUITER 09/2020 - 03/2021

Leprino Foods - Denver, CO

- Screened and sourced candidates using iCIMS and job boards.

- Coordinated interviews and collaborated with managers for second-round evaluations.

- Recruited for IT, Supervisory, Management, Accounting, and Engineering roles.

- Partnered with HR and Talent teams for assessments and hiring decisions.

RECRUITER & ACCOUNT MANAGER 08/2018 - 09/2020

Bluecrew - Remote

- Recruited for manufacturing, warehouse, and leadership roles via job boards and social media.

- Conducted virtual and in-person interviews; supported high-volume hiring.

- Managed onboarding, offboarding, and payroll for various placement types.

- Maintained compliance with GMP and SOP standards.

- Head-hunted for Supervisors, Operations Managers, and Regional Managers.

- Managed over 25 client accounts and conducted onsite visits.

- Partnered with managers on open roles and candidate pipelines.

- Built strong relationships with employees and clients.

TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER / OPERATIONS MANAGER / SAFETY MANAGER 02/2000 - 04/2018

PrimeSource Staffing - Denver, CO

- Held multiple leadership roles over 18 years.

- Managed offices and led a team of 5 recruiters supporting 90+ clients.

- Directed recruitment, onboarding, training, and safety programs.

- Placed up to 200 contractors weekly across various industries.

- Handled employee relations, resolving workplace issues.

- Cut workers' comp claims by $200K annually via safety initiatives.

- Trained staff on compliance, E-Verify, and onboarding processes.

Languages

English (Native), Spanish (Highly Proficient)

Accomplishments

- Process Optimization: Streamlined recruitment workflows to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

- Candidate Experience: Implemented strategies to improve communication and engagement.

- Data-Driven Hiring: Used analytics to track key metrics and hiring outcomes.

- Talent Pipeline Development: Built relationships with candidates for future hiring needs.

- Turnover Reduction: Lowered turnover by 15% within two years.

- Time-to-Fill: Reduced average time-to-fill from over 30 days to just 18.

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