Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with 7+ Years Experience

BEDELIA VILLAFANE

Brooklyn, *****, United States, 917-***-****, ****************@*****.***, linkedin.com/in/bedelia-villafane-b7299b1aa

SUMMARY

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 7 years of experience in the recruitment field. Proven track record in decreasing vacancy rates by 20% and successfully hiring 100 Social Workers in a streamlined recruitment process. Skilled in managing detailed recruitment metrics and collaborating with diverse teams to optimize hiring strategies. Adept at utilizing ATS systems and fostering strong relationships with candidates. Ready to bring expertise to enhance talent acquisition initiatives in a growth-oriented organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE

11/2024 – 07/2025 Talent Acquisition Specialist, StartCare Inc. Brooklyn,NY

Edited and posted job openings on internal and external job boards.

Collaborated with Department Heads to refine job descriptions for effective posting.

Coordinated closely with managers and directors regarding current and upcoming openings.

Maintained a detailed spreadsheet of recruitment efforts and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Partnered with the onboarding specialist to schedule start dates.

Facilitated New Hire Orientation sessions with employees and presenters.

Achieved a 20% reduction in vacancy rates.

10/2022 – 09/2024 Talent Acquisition Partner, The Jewish Board New York, NY

Edited and posted job openings on internal and external job boards.

Collaborated with Department Heads to create compelling job descriptions for various job boards.

Worked closely with managers and directors on current and upcoming openings across the five boroughs.

Maintained a detailed spreadsheet of recruitment efforts and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Oversaw recruitment efforts for 13 clinics.

Conducted weekly meetings with leadership to discuss Social Worker hiring initiatives.

Generated reports analyzing applications and current openings.

Contributed to the Central Hiring pilot program to enhance hiring efficiency.

Successfully hired 100 Social Workers for Fee For Service roles within three months.

10/2021 – 06/2022 Senior HR Specialist, Alvita Home Care (Contract) New York, NY

Conducted background checks for medical staff.

Cleared 300 candidates in the last quarter of 2021.

Ensured compliance of files with Department of Health regulations.

Completed government forms including I-9 and W-2.

07/2021 – 09/2021 Talent Acquisition Specialist, ProChoice/Alliance Building Services (Contract) New York, NY

Recruited Security Guards for various commercial buildings throughout Midtown.

Sourced resumes utilizing ATS Kwantek.

Conducted interviews to assess candidate fit.

Explained roles and benefits associated with positions.

Coordinated weekly orientation sessions.

10/2019 – 04/2020 Human Resource Generalist, YAI New York, NY

Sourced candidates for special education programs.

Enforced policies and procedures as outlined in the YAI handbook.

Facilitated group interviews for prospective candidates.

Supported administrative staff within schools.

Performed data entry utilizing the ATS Workday program.

Posted job openings on various online platforms.

Conducted employee relations meetings.

09/2018 – 09/2019 Senior Recruiter, ADAPT Community Network New York, NY

Negotiated and extended salary offers.

Conducted phone screenings for qualified candidates and directed them to appropriate programs.

Presented statistics regarding recruitment efforts.

Verified candidate credentials effectively.

Maintained an up-to-date vacancy report.

Scheduled onboarding appointments for new hires.

Conducted training sessions for new recruiters.

Supervised the recruitment team and trained staff on the ATS Ultipro system.

01/2018 – 09/2018 Recruiter, Netcare Brooklyn, NY

Sourced Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists for the Early Intervention program.

Utilized search engines like Indeed, CareerBuilder, and ZipRecruiter for candidate sourcing.

Screened candidates through phone and in-person interviews.

Engaged with an average of 100 candidates daily through email, phone interviews, or in-person meetings.

Orientated candidates on the organization and its mission.

08/2016 – 11/2016 Talent Acquisition Specialist, Tact Medical Staffing New York, NY

Recruited hospital staff including Administrative roles, Social Workers, Allied Health professionals, and Nurses.

Entered all information into payroll systems efficiently.

Searched job boards and LinkedIn for qualified candidates actively.

Conducted initial interviews with potential hires.

Counseled employees on site procedures and handled employee terminations.

EDUCATION.

03/2013 – 04/2016 Capella University Master’s, Human Resources. Minneapolis, MN

09/2001 – 01/2007 Saint Leo University Bachelor of Arts, Psychology. Saint Leo, FL

SKILLS

ATS Kwantek, ATS Workday. ATS Ultipro,Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, Interviewing, Sourcing

HR, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Training Supervision

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