Dynamic and result-oriented individual with 10+ years of technical recruiting experience, focused in the placement of Software Engineers/Architects (Distributed and Mainframe), Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers, Web Developers, Quality Assurance/Test Engineers, Technical Program/Product/Project Managers, Development Managers, and Business Analysts.
Possess strong technical/business acumen and understanding of technical requirements; deep sourcing skills and experience sourcing passive candidates; excellent candidate assessment skills.
Possess excellent knowledge of recruiting and hiring processes including sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, tracking, salary negotiations, and closing.
A resourceful, solution-focused professional with excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
Responsible, loyal, reliable, and independent worker with high level of enthusiasm and creativity.
Self-motivated professional who achieves results and has superior ability to coordinate and perform several projects simultaneously.
Positions Recruited: Focus on many different types of positions including, VB.Net/C# Developers, Sr.Application Support Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, Sr. Enterprise Architect, Business Relationship Manager, BizTalk Developers, Programmer Analyst, IT Project Manager, IT Vendor Manager, Application Engineers, Database Developer, ETL Architect, Manager , Director, VP level positions in IS, Sr. Training Specialist, Financial Analyst and Clinical Staff.
Senior Technical Recruiter @ • Develop sourcing plans and build robust technical talent pools using traditional and non-traditional sources to attract active and passive candidates.
• Network with internal and external industry contacts, associations and online communities
• Develop partnering relationships with business leaders to understand current and future needs to enable effective planning and pipeline building
• Screen, document and present qualified candidates to hiring managers and leadership in a formal format
• Manage and coordinate communications with candidates during the interview and hiring process
• Execute all facets of recruiting lifecycle including candidate sourcing, presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing and initial on-boarding.
• Responsible for determining appropriate recruiting sources for advertising and posting positions, networking and online data mining as well as attending local groups to recruit top talent.
• Maintain communication with and provide excellent customer service to candidates and hiring managers as they go through the hiring process. From September 2015 to Present (4 months) Sr. Technical Recruiter @ • Collaborate and shape the future of the IT department at Healthfirst by identifying, attracting and hiring the very best technical candidates available.
• Partner with internal hiring managers to drive staffing solutions that meet the needs of the business.
• Serves as a Business Partner, and liaises between assigned agencies and HR generalists to ensure that optimum staffing levels are achieved and maintained.
• Lead the IT recruitment efforts in achievement of departmental goals and programs.
• Owned full-cycle recruiting: interviewed, offered, negotiated and closed candidates for assigned requisitions.
• Identifies gaps in hiring process and continuously works with others to improve process(es), introduce new methodologies, and measure progress.
• Develop and drive and execute comprehensive search strategies to recruit senior and niche candidates in limited candidate spaces.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of top Healthfirst business/technical and policy initiatives and competitors. From August 2011 to August 2014 (3 years 1 month) Greater New York City AreaSenior Recruiter @ Developed and executed recruiting plans, including working with hiring managers on recruiting planning meetings and creating job descriptions. Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting From November 2009 to August 2011 (1 year 10 months) Technical Recruiter @ • Played a key role in filling 400 plus roles including contract and full-time hires.
• Structured and implemented training programs for recruitment coordinators and new recruiters.
• Planned and coordinated in-house recruitment events to fill multiple open requisitions.
• Negotiated salary offers and dozens of sign-on bonuses/relocation packages annually at both the exempt and non-exempt level.
• Reduced job board cost by 50% by eliminating unused advertising services.
• Created employment application for confidential hires.
• Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories. “Shadowed” and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.
• Saved company thousands of dollars every month by reducing reliance on employment agencies. Brought the majority of formerly outsourced recruiting functions in-house to reduce billable hours from 200+ to less than 15 per month.
Positions Recruited: Focus on many different types of positions including, C++ Developers, Business Analyst, Application Engineers, Application Developer, Automation Engineer, Corporate Lawyers, Human Resource Generalist, Data Analyst. From April 2006 to June 2009 (3 years 3 months) Recruiter @ Review position requirements and, if necessary, develop and create job descriptions.
Screen, select, interview, and evaluate potential candidates including experienced hires.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to employment.
Develop strong working relationships with the HR Team, EU leadership, Hiring Managers and candidates.
Utilize applicant tracking system effectively, entering candidate data and running management reports.
Additional HR or recruiting projects may be assigned including, but not limited to, planning and participating in networking events and assisting with campus recruiting efforts. From January 2005 to April 2006 (1 year 4 months)
Jennifer MBA is skilled in: Recruiting, Applicant Tracking Systems, Networking, Sourcing, SQL, Human Resources, Screening, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Leadership, SDLC, Interviews, SharePoint, Customer Service, Project Management