HR Consultant/Corp. Recruiter

Posted on: 2007-12-19

Iris M. McCarthy 818 Woodlawn Avenue Apartment H5 Wilmington, DE 19805 Primary : (302) 753-5362 E-mail: [email protected] OBJECTIVE: To find a challenging, growth-oriented position in a professional setting in which academic background, work experience, and a commitment to excellence will have valuable application. EXPERIENCE: Present HR CONSULTANT/CORPORATE RECRUITER (CLEMENT PAPPAS & CO., INC.—A MANUFACTURING/BOTTLING ORGANIZATION WITH APPROXIMATELY 1100 EMPLOYEES NATIONWIDE) * Direct, plan, develop and implement process improvement strategies to meet business goals * Consult with and advise hiring managers on various management issues such as drafting effective job requisitions, performance appraisals, and performance develop plans * Design and implement new recruiting programs to effectively acquire talent * Develop and implement new hire orientation programs designed to quickly onboard new employees * Manage the entire lifecycle of recruitment of high-level/executive/professional positions (recruitment areas of specialty include Supply Chain Management, Science, Food Science, and various executive and PhD-level positions) * Devise and implement creative sourcing techniques in an effort to fill unusual job requisitions * Cold-call various organizations in an effort to procure the best talent for open job requisitions * Become familiarized with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of Human Resources * Work on various special projects as assigned 2006 – Present LICENSED REALTOR® (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY—A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED REALTY FRANCHISE) *Assist with the sales of the properties by preparing all accounting data and acted as intermediary between Realtor and Owner *Represent buyers and sellers in real estate transactions including negotiating the contract, terms and conditions *Ensure accuracy of HUD1 prior to closing *Work with all parties involved (loan officer, settlement attorney, buyer(s), seller(s) to ensure successful transaction *Become familiarized with state, local, and federal real estate laws *Stay abreast of ever-changing mandates and regulations regarding real estate transactions *Meet all necessary continuing education requirements as set forth by the Delaware Real Estate Commission and the New Castle County Board of Realtors (The following represents various HR Manager/Recruiter consultant projects for various organizations): 2005 - 2006 HR MANAGER/CORPORATE RECRUITER (DLL CORPORATION--A FINANCIAL VENDOR-FINANCING ORGANIZATION WITH APPROXIMATELY 900 EMPLOYEES ON-SITE) * Administer personnel services including recruitment, hiring/terminations, employee relations, training, records management, compensation, unemployment and worker\'s compensation * Supervise three (3) senior recruiters and one (1) college intern and coach them on sourcing techniques * Devise and implement creative sourcing techniques in an effort to fill unusual job requisitions * Manage the entire lifecycle of recruitment of high-level/executive/professional positions (recruitment areas of specialty include IT, Marketing, Legal, and various executive-level positions) * Obtain a solid, working knowledge of legislation, regulations, and mandates governing HR practices * Obtained experience with Employee Relations investigations and conflict management * Become familiarized with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of payroll * Schedule and conduct phone screens and interviews with potential candidates * Negotiate compensation with prospective employees and hiring managers * Appropriately file all pertinent employee paperwork and creative effective worklogs as to ensure productivity * Conduct bi-weekly benefits meetings with new employees to discuss the enrollment process and/or modification process in regard to employee benefits * Report all cash awards, bonuses, and perks paid to executives and hourly employees (consult with Finance Department as necessary) * Create spreadsheet matrices for the purpose of applicant/resume tracking 2004 - 2005 HR MANAGER/ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADER (DADE BEHRING—A MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC MANUFACTURING FACILITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 1100 EMPLOYEES ON-SITE) * Administered personnel services including recruitment, hiring/terminations, employee relations, training, records management, compensation, unemployment and worker\'s compensation * Supervised four (4) senior recruiters and coached them on sourcing techniques * Managed the entire lifecycle of recruitment of high-level/executive/professional positions (recruitment areas of specialty include IT, Chemistry, R&D, Science, and various executive and PhD-level positions) * Devised and implemented creative sourcing techniques in an effort to fill unusual job requisitions (including overseas recruitment and relocation) * Cold-called various organizations in an effort to procure the best talent for open job requisitions * Became familiarized with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of payroll * Delegated responsibility to Human Resources staff as needed * Interacted with managerial and executive-level staff in an effort to devise best-in-class business practices * Implemented a program in which Human Resources personnel would work in conjunction with hiring managers for a specified duration in an effort to better understand the position(s) for which the managers were hiring * Scheduled and conducted phone screens and interviews with potential candidates * Negotiated compensation with prospective employees and hiring managers * Conducted bi-weekly benefits meetings with new employees to discuss the enrollment process and/or modification process in regard to employee benefits * Reported all cash awards, bonuses, and perks paid to executives and hourly employees (consulted with Finance Department as necessary) * Utilized spreadsheet matrices for the purpose of applicant/resume tracking * Obtained a solid, working knowledge of legislation, regulations, and mandates governing HR practices 2003 – 2004 HR MANAGER (OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC.—A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT TRAINS AND EMPLOYS THE MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 – 150 EMPLOYEES ON-SITE) * Supervised seven (7) employees (including Site Manager, Recruiters, Business Manager, and Charitable Donation Managers) * Maintained compliance with COBRA, EEO, FMLA, and other Federal regulations * Utilized creative sourcing techniques to find qualified candidates * Developed and implemented an employee handbook, an affirmative action plan, and an employee assistance program * Took special diversity/sensitivity courses in an effort to become familiarized with dealing with various mental and physical disorders/handicaps * Implemented a program in which handicapped employees were informed about their rights and duties as employees * Implemented a “roundtable” program in which employees with questions or concerns could seek counsel from Human Resources personnel * Executed all facets of human resources functions involving benefits administration, health insurance, leave of absences, paid time off, and life insurance. * Participated in workers\' compensation initiatives * Conducted new hire orientation activities for new staff members * Provided staff professional development on sexual harassment and safety in the workplace (including conducting classes on hiring candidates infected with HIV/AIDS) * Counseled and assisted employees with benefits questions as well as problems encountered in the workplace 2002 - 2003 CORPORATE RECRUITER (DuPONT—A WELL-RESPECTED SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION WITH APPROXIMATELY 2500 EMPLOYEES IN VARIOUS LOCAL LOCATIONS) * Administered personnel services including recruitment, hiring/terminations, employee relations, training, records management, compensation, unemployment and worker\'s compensation * Supervised two (2) junior recruiters and three (3) senior recruiters and coached them on sourcing techniques * Managed the entire lifecycle of recruitment of high-level/executive/professional positions (recruitment areas of specialty include IT, Chemistry, R&D, Science, and various executive and PhD-level positions) * Devised and implemented creative sourcing techniques in an effort to fill unusual job requisitions (including overseas recruitment and relocation) * Became familiarized with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of payroll * Delegated responsibility to Human Resources personnel as needed * Interacted with managerial and executive-level staff in an effort to devise best-in-class business practices * Underwent extensive training as to ensure the Human Resources department was in compliance with company initiatives * Scheduled and conducted phone screens and interviews with potential candidates * Negotiated compensation with prospective employees and hiring managers * Appropriately filed all pertinent employee paperwork and creative effective worklogs as to ensure productivity * Conducted bi-weekly benefits meetings with new employees to discuss the enrollment process and/or modification process in regard to employee benefits * Reported all cash awards, bonuses, and perks paid to executives and hourly employees (consulted with Finance Department as necessary) * Created spreadsheet matrices for the purpose of applicant/resume tracking * Obtained a solid, working knowledge of legislation, regulations, and mandates governing HR practices 5/1998 - 10/2002 HR GENERALIST/RECRUITER (BEGAN CAREER AS LEGAL ANALYST) (CROSS COUNTRY BANK—A SUB-PRIME LENDING INSTITUTION WITH APPROXIMATELY 450 EMPLOYEES ON-SITE) (HR Duties/Responsibilities) * Administered personnel services including recruitment, hiring/terminations, employee relations, training, records management, compensation, unemployment and worker\'s compensation * Appropriately filed all pertinent employee paperwork and creative effective worklogs as to ensure productivity *Administered retirement plans for former employees *Assisted employees with the I-9 process (Legal Analyst Duties/Responsibilities) * Became familiarized with state and federal mandates, rules, and regulations in regard to financial institutions * Performed in-depth research regarding the business practices of financial institutions * Issued thorough written responses to various regulatory agencies in regard to compliance with state and federal laws * Effectively organized pending files and managed time accordingly as to ensure efficient productivity and workflow maintenance * Facilitated contract drafting and review to ensure legal and institutional compliance * Wrote trends related to marketing and customer insight * Provided support in the areas of market research, marketing literature, competitive analysis, and database maintenance *Collected and communicated information on markets and competition to management and other internal departments * Perform other duties as assigned EDUCATION: 7/2006 Obtained resident real estate salesperson license & became licensed REALTOR® 5/2001 Delaware State University/BA in Political Science/Pre-Law 6/1996 St. Elizabeth High School/Diploma in General Honor Academics AFFILIATIONS: Present National Association of REALTORS® (Member) Present Delaware Association of REALTORS® (Member) Present New Castle County Board of REALTORS® (Member) 5/2002 - Present Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League Young Professional Division 5/2002 - 11/2002 The Honorable Senator Margaret Rose Henry Campaign Organizer & Volunteer 10/2001 - Present Creative Mentoring Volunteer and Tutor 10/2001 - Present Junior Achievement Volunteer & Facilitator 8/03 - Present Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (Member) SKILLS: Bilingual-French (conversational) Workflow Management ADP Experience Knowledge of HR laws, mandates, & regulations MS Office Suite Excellent Organizational Skills PowerPoint Skilled Researcher Public Speaking Process Improvement