Experience

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  ChildFund International

  • Director, Recruitment and Retention

    • Aug 2022 - Present

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  Freelance

  • Senior Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Consultant

    • Sep 2020 - Present

    -Partner with clients to assess organizational HR and Talent Acquisition needs; write job descriptions in alignment with compensation levels and scales; assist in planning for talent acquisition and management-related activities with a DEI lens-Provide full-cycle talent acquisition support for US-based, country-based and global roles in collaboration with hiring teams, HR teams, and leadership and in accordance with policies and donor requirements-Assess and make recommendations to enhance talent acquisition practices to increase efficiency and drive towards a positive hiring manager and candidate experience through: process mapping; process design; drafting and reviewing policies; drafting talent acquisition playbook material; applicant tracking system enhancements-Conduct research and analysis of peer and other organizations on topics including sectoral and market trends, DEI, and talent-related practices

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  ChildFund International

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • HR Business Partner and Global Practice Lead for Talent Acquisition

    • Jul 2019 - Sep 2020

    -Served as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to divisional leaders in the International Office; consult with leaders to develop and execute their Talent Strategy, guide the execution of HR programs, processes, communications, and strategic initiatives-Led and contribute to special projects, including initiating a task force for addressing racial injustice and diversity in the workplace, Covid-19 response and planning, Covid-19 Return to Office taskforce, internal communications, HR legal and compliance issues, and total rewards initiatives-Consulted and advised senior leadership teams and CEO management team on employee relations, training needs, policy application and interpretation, organizational structures, job description development, compensation, and change communications-Led Talent Acquisition practice lead area including advising on the configuration and implementation of the recruit portal of a new HR information system; full cycle recruitment for VP, US Directors, senior technical roles and key personnel for grants; capacity building with Country Office and Shared Service teams

  • Senior Recruiter

    • Mar 2016 - Jun 2019

    -Led global full life cycle recruitment processes including reviewing and grading job descriptions, consulted on organizational structures, developed hiring strategies, screening and referring candidates, completed reference checks, negotiated offers, and provided informational interviews and career advice-Consulted with senior leadership and country offices on organizational structures, job description development, policy application, diverse talent sourcing strategies, compensation, employee relations, and change communications-Advised hiring managers on diversity hiring in different contexts including US and country offices-Led capacity building on talent acquisition including training, developing and disseminating standardized tools, resources, and standards related to talent acquisition including interview guidance, behavior-based question banks, assessment guidance, and templates; regularly coached hiring managers and HR team members on talent acquisition best practices-Collaborated with HR colleagues and leadership on the development, interpretation, and communication of policies, procedures, and practices related to talent acquisition, talent management, employment packages, and other HR-related topics-Developed and executed organizational approach to employment branding including development of new internal and external careers pages, monitoring of Glass Door and other anonymous feedback site

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  The John Carroll School

  • Bel Air, Maryland

  • Manager of Human Resources and Payroll

    • Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
    • Bel Air, Maryland

    • Lead School Human Resouces function including guiding managers in employee relations and conflict resolution, administering employee compensation and benefits programs, processing and submitting payroll, HRIS administration• Wrote and coordinated legal review of the employee handbook and all policies therein; act as a liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies and practices• Manage full life cycle recruitment processes and new hire processes

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  Catholic Relief Services

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist

    • Jul 2009 - Jan 2015

    • Managed full life cycle recruitment processes including writing job descriptions, consulting on organizational structures, developing hiring strategies, screening and referring candidates, checking references, negotiating offers, and providing informational interviews and career advice• Developed extensive understanding of Agency benefits offerings and eligibility for domestic and international employees; presented comprehensive benefit packages to candidates• Worked within Agency compensation theory, explained compensation structures to candidate and management, recommended salary ranges, and negotiated total compensation packages with candidates • Provided advice and consultation on the development and revision of Agency policies, procedures, and programs; participated in the development of policies, staff orientation programs, and employee handbooks during Agency emergency responses• Provided employee relations advice to managers, directors, and candidates in order to address and resolve concerns while working within set policies and procedures• Represented the Human Resources Division to various groups and departments throughout the Agency; represented the Agency to outside groups, peer organizations, and in career fairs and forums• Provided training on HR Information System (HRIS), and worked with managers to review processes and build the HR capacity of staff • Collaborated within Talent Acquisition to complete the implementation of the recruitment module of and ADP HRIS system including attending training to become a site administrator, assisting with the creation and facilitation of training on the new system and processes, and mapping and communicating new business processes

  • Recruitment Coordinator

    • Jan 2008 - Jul 2009

    • Completed all internal and external job posting including special advertising and sourcing research; ensured payment of all recruitment advertising and software charges• Responsible for Kenexa Webhire database administration including report writing; created weekly and monthly reports for recruitment and executives in a timely and accurate manner• Employed a customer service focus and responded to general HR inquiries• Wrote new hire and visa letters and maintained new hire and transfer HR form packet• Backstopped recruiters in screening, reference checks, and completing Patriot Act Bridger software checks of candidates• Led the recruitment module implementation of a large ADP HRIS system change including business process mapping of current processes, participation in the vendor selection process, requirements gathering, and completing training in the ADP tools• Represented the recruitment unit as the main liaison between the ADP project manager and the recruitment team and leads in other HR units

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  Marriott International

  • Human Resources Generalist

    • 2005 - 2008