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Vector Talent SolutionsSenior Talent Acquisition Specialist
May. 2022Westminster, Colorado, United States•Provide workforce and talent management solutions for over 1,000 employees at a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned company in energy infrastructure services.
•Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies for utilities, energy, risk management, technology, and HR areas.
•Consult on HR and employment actions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
•Make recommendations on HR strategies aligning with existing policies.
•Act as a strategic talent acquisition partner to meet business objectives.
•Lead recruitment efforts across multiple states, filling positions at all levels.
•Develop and implement cost-effective recruitment strategies to attract passive candidates and build a talent pipeline.
•Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including strategy sessions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending offers, and onboarding. Achievements:
•Landed a major utility company’s 3–4-year contract within Indiana by developing and implementing a trial recruitment strategy that successfully recruited and onboarded 60 new hires within two weeks.
City of CharlotteAdministrative Officer IV- Asst. HR Manager
Sep. 2020 - May. 2022Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD•Led HR initiatives for an organization of over 1,000 employees.
•Managed talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.
•Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures.
•Conducted investigations and resolved complex employee relations issues.
•Facilitated training and development programs for employees and managers.
•Tracked and analyzed HR metrics to influence talent strategies. Achievements
•Awarded Employee of the Month within a short time of starting with the organization.
•Promoted 4 times within 4 years- (Recruitment Specialist to Lead to Sr. Recruitment Specialist to Sr. HR Generalist to Lead Training/Talent Acquisition Specialist)
•Led the development and implementation the HRIS system upgrades.
City of CharlotteAdministrative Officer III: HR Business Partner (Academy)
Dec. 2018 - Sep. 2020Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD• Acted as Human Resource Business Partner to management, recruiters, and trainers at Police Training Academy by providing guidance and advice on HR policy interpretation and application, recruitment strategy, employee relations, and performance coaching. • Served as change champion for organizational development and departmental growth.
• Analyzed and reported recruiting metrics to include vacancy, time-to-fill, and demographics for diversity and inclusion. •Consulted with Leadership and Hiring Managers regarding full-cycle recruitment efforts to ensure effective recruitment application, interview practices, and selection of the best qualified candidate. •Trained newly promoted supervisory and management level staff on the recruitment process to ensure effective workforce planning throughout the departments they manage. •Facilitated HR orientations to Police Recruits and Lateral transfers on City and CMPD policy and career development.
City of CharlotteAdministrative Officer II: Lead Hiring Sp.
Apr. 2018 - Dec. 2018Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD•Managed the recruitment process for sworn and civilian divisions within the organization to ensure successful hiring of diversified staff.
•Supervised background and recruitment team to ensure the day-to-day activities and processes are accurately completed.
•Provided subject matter expertise to Hiring Managers regarding new hires, terminations, promotions, pay changes, leaves of absence, rehires, supervisor changes, and transfers.
Charlotte Housing AuthorityHuman Resources Generalist
Sep. 2015 - Jan. 2018•Led HR initiatives for an organization of over 1,000 employees.
•Managed talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.
•Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures.
•Conducted investigations and resolved complex employee relations issues.
•Facilitated training and development programs for employees and managers.
•Tracked and analyzed HR metrics to influence talent strategies. Achievements
•Awarded Employee of the Month within a short time of starting with the organization.
•Promoted 4 times within 4 years- (Recruitment Specialist to Lead to Sr. Recruitment Specialist to Sr. HR Generalist to Lead Training/Talent Acquisition Specialist)
Royal American ManagementCareer Development Manager
Oct. 2007 - Sep. 2015Panama City, Florida, United States•Managed recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations for over 300 employees.
•Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures.
•Conducted training sessions on HR best practices.
•Managed performance appraisal processes and provided coaching to managers.
•Handled employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions. Achievements:
•Developed a training program that increases client engagement and participation 35% within an 18-month timeframe.
•Recognized for excellence in Career Management and client relations.
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