Octavia Bailey
Joliet
Summary
Experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Professional with a strong track record of sourcing and securing top-tier talent to drive organizational growth. Expertise in building strategic partnerships with hiring managers and senior leadership, resulting in the development of recruitment strategies that align with business goals and deliver impactful results. Renowned for optimizing recruitment processes and improving candidate experiences. Passionate about acquiring high-performing, culturally aligned talent to foster long-term success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Hendrickson
11.2023 - Current
- Maintains up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Provides guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Serves as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitates criminal background check process for new hires.
- Enhances employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
- Coordinates company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Conducts confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Collaborates with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Ensures legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
- Implements and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Streamlines HR processes for increased operational efficiency through the development of standard operating procedures.
- Conducts thorough investigations into workplace complaints, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process.
- Administers benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Meets with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Beam Suntory
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Championed the use of data-driven decision-making within talent acquisition team, utilizing various analytics tools to identify trends and pinpoint areas for improvement.
- Optimized job postings for search engine visibility, driving increased traffic to company career site.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
- Streamlined internal interview processes, creating a more consistent and structured approach to candidate evaluation across the organization.
- Expanded candidate pool by leveraging social media platforms, job boards, and networking events to attract top-tier talent.
- Managed vendor relationships with external recruiting agencies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient partnership agreements.
- Improved candidate experience by providing timely feedback and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
Imre
Senior Talent Acquistion Specialist
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Championed the use of data-driven decision-making within talent acquisition team, utilizing various analytics tools to identify trends and pinpoint areas for improvement.
- Optimized job postings for search engine visibility, driving increased traffic to company career site.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
- Streamlined internal interview processes, creating a more consistent and structured approach to candidate evaluation across the organization.
- Expanded candidate pool by leveraging social media platforms, job boards, and networking events to attract top-tier talent.
- Managed vendor relationships with external recruiting agencies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient partnership agreements.
- Improved candidate experience by providing timely feedback and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
- Created a robust talent pipeline by proactively identifying passive candidates through headhunting techniques and referrals.
- Led recruitment efforts for high-profile executive searches, collaborating closely with senior leadership teams to identify ideal candidates.
- Collaborated with HR team to develop a comprehensive onboarding process for new employees, improving retention rates.
Corporate Recruiter
The Mx Group
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Increased offer acceptance rate by conducting thorough pre-screening interviews and effectively selling company culture and benefits.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Continuously refined recruitment strategies by staying informed of industry best practices and incorporating innovative tools and technologies.
- Conducted regular check-ins with new hires during their probationary period to address any concerns or challenges early on, promoting long-term employee retention rates.
- Negotiated offers with selected candidates, balancing both company budget constraints and individual salary expectations for mutually beneficial agreements.
- Enhanced candidate pool by implementing advanced sourcing techniques and utilizing various recruitment channels.
- Implemented diversity initiatives in recruitment practices, resulting in a more inclusive workforce that better reflects organizational values.
- Collaborated with various departments to define job qualifications.
- Worked closely with HR team to ensure smooth transition for new hires during onboarding process, including benefits enrollment and orientation sessions.
- Organized career fairs and university partnerships to connect directly with potential candidates from diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
- Utilized data-driven approaches to evaluate recruitment metrics, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies as necessary.
HR Coordinator
Waste Management Company
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all employees based on hours worked and applicable deductions.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained accurate employee records in HRIS systems, enabling efficient data retrieval for reporting purposes.
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
- Acted as a liaison between employees and management during periods of organizational change, providing guidance and support throughout the transition process.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management and Development
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05-2013
Skills
- Recruitment
- HRIS Systems
- Exit Interviews
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Policy Implementation
- Records Management
- Onboarding Processes
- Employee Onboarding
- Benefits Administration
- Termination Procedures
- HR Policies Administration
- Employee File Management
- Knowledgeable in all HR Systems
Websites
Information Technology
PeopleSoft, Jobvite, Greenhouse, SuccessFactors, Taleo, Oracle HR, ADP
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Hendrickson
11.2023 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Beam Suntory
09.2022 - 10.2023
Imre
Senior Talent Acquistion Specialist
05.2022 - 08.2022
Corporate Recruiter
The Mx Group
11.2018 - 04.2022
HR Coordinator
Waste Management Company
10.2016 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Human Resource Management and Development
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Roosevelt University
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