Talent Acquisition Team Member

Stephanie Honimar

Global Recruitment Leader

New Jersey 732-***-**** ********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-barbarino/

Professional Expereince

RPO Recruitment Team Member

Trident Solutions 11/2023- Present

• Consistently exceeded key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate quality, and stakeholder satisfaction, showcasing a track record of success in meeting and surpassing recruitment goals.

• Support 10+ hiring managers covering Nashville, Dallas and Columbia Locations focused on the Tech Sector.

• Salary and contract negotiations for contractors onsite, hybrid, and remotely.

• Averaged 25 Day fill rate by meeting all client SLA’s set by internal teams.

• Guided recruitment efforts for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, specializing in sourcing and placing top-tier talent in Frontend, Mainframe, COBOL, CISI, Product Managers, Project Managers, and other key technology roles.

• Developed and executed comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to address critical technology staffing needs, aligning recruitment initiatives with the organization's business objectives and growth plans.

• Fostered a strong and collaborative relationship with the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of recruitment services in alignment with BlueCross BlueShield's talent acquisition goals.

Director Talent Acquisition

RecruitOps (contract) 02/2023- 11/2023

• Led the establishment and scaling of the Compensation functions within the People team for a high-growth tech company, contributing to the global expansion and success of the organization.

• Managed and leveraged a suite of diverse compensation tools and software, including Radford Global Compensation Database, Salary.com, PayScale, equity compensation management platforms (e.g., Carta, Shareworks), CompAnalyst by Salary Data, Workday Compensation, ADP Compensation Management, Ultimate Software UltiPro, SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, and BambooHR, to streamline and optimize the compensation management process, ensuring accurate market pricing, salary structuring, equity compensation management, and overall effectiveness in supporting global software engineering teams.

• Collaborated closely with the global technical recruiting team as a trusted advisor, ensuring real-time alignment of compensation offers with organizational goals and industry standards.

• Advised HR Business Partners, Recruiting, and leadership on compensation decisions critical for Product, Engineering, and Design functions, fostering a strategic approach to talent acquisition and retention.

• Utilized external data and an in-depth understanding of the business to maintain a competitive and current job catalog for Product, Engineering, and Design teams, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

• Partnered with compensation colleagues to drive internal data gathering, modeling, analytics, reporting, and insights, ensuring a market-leading, scalable, and internally aligned compensation approach.

• Proactively identified opportunities for improvement in compensation programs, demonstrating a commitment to evolving strategies in line with the dynamic needs of the business.

• Built and maintained a robust candidate pipeline through proactive sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, referrals, and networking events.

• Collaborated with clients to define job requirements, created compelling job descriptions, and formulated effective recruitment strategies to meet their hiring goals.

• Bult network of 1000+ candidates readily available and actively seeking new roles. Caesars Entertainment/ Wiliam Hill 09/2019 - 07/2022 Positions Held:

Director of Global Talent Acquisition 10/2021 - 07/2022

• Promoted 4 times over three years due to notable ability to empower delivery teams hitting hiring goals and maintaining an 89% retention rate across the US, Leeds UK, and Poland Leadership in Talent Acquisition: As Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Caesars Entertainment, enhanced diversity in tech, achieved a 92% close rate, and improved time-to-fill metrics. Scale US startups from 30 engineers to

+ 400, increasing headcount by 400% each year over 3 years. Executive Recruitment: Successfully hired VPs of Technology, General Managers, CIOs, and other executive-level positions, ensuring top-tier leadership for technology functions. Global Compensation Expertise: Utilized compensation tools such as PayScale, Built-in, ADP, and Workday for data analysis and benchmarking. Implemented new compensation program for United States Employees. Total Rewards: Lead conception to “Go-Live” implementation of compensation, global remote policy, leave, PTO, 401k and stock options to create competitive market offers. Strategic Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, HR Business Partners, and Leadership to drive critical compensation decisions for technology functions. Job Catalog Management: Maintained a competitive and current job catalog for global teams, supporting alignment with industry trends.

Technology Recruitment Experience: Specialized in recruiting for the healthcare and sports betting industries, ensuring the acquisition of top talent to meet industry-specific needs. Tools: Greenhouse, ADP, Lever, Team Tailor, Better leap AI, Dice, LinkedIn Recruiter, Jira, Confluence, Paycom, Bullhorn, Builtin.com, SurePayroll, PayScale, ADP, Workday, Team Tailor, Magnit.

• Launched Greenhouse Software; created hiring plan and processes within the ATS.

• Maintained retention rate by designing initiatives to improve key metrics such as Time to Fill, Time to Productivity (NHO), Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, execution against Career Pathing for high performers, and creating top-of- market Total Rewards Program including PTO and remote policies.

• Managed and audited technology roles averaging 300 vacancies annually.

• Averaged 45-day Time to Fill rate by establishing a consistent interview process and setting 24-hour SLAs for all hiring managers and interviewers to submit feedback and recommended candidate progression.

• Oversaw the hiring roadmap for 6 VPs of technology, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Information Officer by constructing talent teams and plans for each requirements area.

• Drove data-driven recruiting activities, including analytics that provides talent pipeline insight and talent attraction strategy.

• Developed and executed a comprehensive benefits strategy, leading the annual open enrollment process.

• Evaluated and recommended changes/enhancements to benefit plans for attraction, retention, and engagement.

• Managed leave of absence and accommodations process, ensuring inclusivity and compliance.

• Communicated benefits, compensation, and 401k information to employees, addressing inquiries and concerns.

• Led the development and update of compensation, benefits, and leaves policies aligning with company values.

• Managed and mentored a team of People Ops Specialists and Coordinators.

• Collected and analyzed data on benefits, compensation trends, and turnover rates for program improvements.

• Assisted with HRIS administration and maintenance for onboarding, offboarding, compensation, and benefits.

• Managed relationships with third-party vendors and ensured compliance with federal, state, and local legislation.

• Collaborated with the P&C team to maintain job leveling and salary structures supporting company expansion. Talent Acquisition Lead AD 04/2021 - 10/2021

• Successfully managed 200+ requirements in product technology and recruited top talent for various roles including 5 Chief of Staffs, 3 VPs of Technology, Chief Information Officer, Product Managers, Product Owners, Product Operation Leads, Scrum Masters, and Technical Project Managers.

• Recruited for a diverse range of technical positions, including Frontend/Full stack developers with expertise in React/React Native and Vue.js, DevOps professionals with experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS, and Backend developers skilled in Java, Scala, Clojure, and Haskell.

• Achieved a 92% close rate and an average of 7-13 hires per month, while maintaining a 96% retention rate for candidates recruited over a span of 3 years.

• Improved diversity in tech from 4% to 33% over 3 years, demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusion and equity in the recruitment process.

• Maintained a high response rate of 63% on LinkedIn messaging while ensuring that the time to fill for open positions was only 45 days.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner 09/2019 - 03/2021

• Developed and implemented Caesars' People strategy across all areas of HR, serving as a subject matter expert on all aspects of People Operations.

• Advised and partnered with the executive leadership team on people operations to execute the Caesars growth vision.

• Managed requirements for 6 VPs of technology

• Oversaw all stages of the employee life-cycle processes and understood how they impact organizational performance.

• Ran Interview Preps and Debriefs with interview panels.

• Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.

• Managed job postings, LinkedIn & Builtin.com Accounts Senior Recruiter

Friedman Williams 03/2018 - 07/2019

• Excelled in recruiting for various industries including tech, creative, finance, administrative, and hospitality, demonstrating a broad range of recruitment skills.

• Consistently recruited 5-15 open positions per month and achieved a company record for most placements in a single month with 23 successful hires.

• Utilized strong communication skills and developed relationships with candidates to effectively match them with job opportunities that aligned with their skills and goals.

• Averaged 20k revenue monthly on contract placements

• Successfully managed full-cycle recruitment process, from client engagement to candidate placement, resulting in 200k increase in annual revenue.

• Conducted in-depth candidate interviews, assessed skills, qualifications, and cultural fit, resulting in a 62% increase in candidate placements within the first year.

Head of Recruitment Culture

Staten Island Green Charter School 03/2016 - 09/2018

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified educators, administrators, and support staff for Staten Island Green Charter School.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection, ensuring a streamlined and efficient hiring process.

• Recruited Administrators, Teachers, Nursing Staff etc.

• Lead the development and implementation of the school's culture and employee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

• Design and facilitate onboarding programs to ensure new hires have a smooth transition and are aligned with the school's mission, values, and culture.

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• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including school leadership, staff, and the Board of Directors, to align recruitment efforts with the school's goals and objectives. Recruitment Team Lead (Agency)

Inside Beauty (Contract) 09/2017 - 03/2018

• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract top talent for various roles within the beauty/editorial magazine startup.

• Establish and promote the company's unique culture, values, and mission to create an engaging and inclusive work environment.

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience for Sales, Editorial, Marketing, influencers and management

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, define job requirements, and create effective job descriptions.

• Develop and implement employer branding strategies to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice within the beauty and editorial industry.

• Design and deliver onboarding programs to ensure new hires are integrated into the company's culture and equipped for success in their roles.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align recruitment and culture strategies with the overall business objectives and growth plans.

Executive Assistant/ Recruitment Event Service

McLoone's Restaurants 09/2010 - 09/2017

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment for hospitality positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates for various roles such as front desk staff, servers, bartenders, and management positions.

• Utilize various recruitment channels, such as job boards, social media, networking events, and industry-specific platforms, to attract qualified candidates in the hospitality industry.

• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through proactive sourcing and relationship building with potential candidates and industry professionals.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, define job requirements, and develop job descriptions that accurately reflect the skills and qualifications required for each position. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Education

North Central University - Scottsdale, AZ

Bachelor of Arts, Communications

St. John's University - Jamaica, NY

Associate of Arts

Middlesex County College - Middlesex, NJ

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