Recruiter / Business Services and Staffing Specialist Resume

Summary of Qualifications:

Experienced with Full-cycle Recruitment activities
Versatility in Recruiting. Recruit and screen candidates for positions in various industry categories, such as Financial Services, Industrial and Warehousing, Retail, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality / Food Service and many other position types
Able to effectively utilize job posting / applicant tracking databases, such as Taleo and CWDS
Familiar with Human Resources regulations, legal issues, and rules
Have established and maintained effective professional networks and relationships
Advanced user of various Microsoft Office programs and advanced Internet Navigation and Research skills.
Extensive knowledge of Social Media for effective Business utilization
Excellent Analysis and Problem Solving abilities, able to address various situations and issues in the workplace effectively

Education / Certification

Work Experience

11/2003 – present Confidential, Philadelphia, PA
Recruiter / Business Services and Staffing Specialist

-Oversee and perform Talent Acquisition, Outreach, and Recruiting functions on behalf of Philadelphia area businesses daily, representing all industry sectors. Assist organizations in reaching Recruiting and Staffing goals in the most cost-efficient ways possible
-Engage in daily contact with Business Customers and Training Vendors to discuss the status on existing open jobs or recruitment projects. Visit area businesses to conduct analysis of employment needs and other auxiliary services that can be provided.
-Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for the purpose of bringing multiple, qualified candidates together for Employer needs.
Utilize Applicant Tracking System (CWDS) to post, manage, update and maintain job openings and applicant / candidate information
-Manage and maintain a computerized database of all recruitment sources, customers, job candidates, and activities
Utilize Social Media (Linked-in, Twitter, Facebook,) to maximize recruiting resources
-Prescreen, evaluate, and interview potential candidates for open positions.
-Attend and conduct Career Fairs to fill open positions. Reach out to area Schools and Training providers to create and maintain candidates pipeline(s)
Assist with on-boarding process, including completion of new hire documentation

08/2002 – 08/2003 Confidential, Orangeburg, SC
Employment Services Representative

Worked with South Carolina Workforce Investment Act (WIA) policies and procedures.
Handled and transferred all files for WIA clients in Core Services, Intensive Services, Training Services, and Follow-up Services. Performed Career Counseling and gave employment workshops.
Maintained customer databases in Word, Excel, and also via Internet.
Performed WIA Case Management duties.
Conducted seminars and classes informing the public about WIA program.
Interviewed clients to assess their career and employment needs and processed clients entering WIA program at One-Stop Career Center.
Completed inter-agency referrals for clients who needed additional services.

11/2001 – 06/2002 Confidential, Orangeburg, SC
Recruiter/Instructor

Performed office operations daily for "One-Stop" Career Center programs and customers.
Developed databases and spreadsheets.
Gave tours of the center and presented information to customers.
Provided computer instruction, personal counseling, and career development services to customers.
Sought out and actively recruited clients for the Workforce Investment Act Program.
Gave seminars informing people about the program and its\' benefits.
Spoke at public gatherings and forums about Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program.
Performed Career Development counseling with clients, and gave career development workshops for groups.
Assisted clients in resume building and obtaining job search and interview skills.