Lindsay Barrantes
Heredia,Costa Rica
Summary
Hardworking Senior Recruiter offering 8+ years of experience . Adept at sourcing, screening and sorting candidates for relevant openings. Knowledgeable about assessment, interviewing and onboarding processes. Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Buisness Partner
IBM
09.2021 - Current
- Negotiated favorable compensation packages for new hires, ensuring company remained an attractive employer of choice.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to hiring managers for consideration.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Actively participated in virtual job fairs to promote company brand among prospective employees while identifying potential talent matches for current vacancies.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner.
- Extend offer letters to internal and external candidates.
Human Resources Specialist
Kareo
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Improved communication between management and staff by organizing regular town hall meetings and feedback sessions.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Coordinated employee training programs to boost skills development and improve overall performance.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Human Resources Coordinator
Siemens
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management, resolving conflicts swiftly when needed.
- Coordinated onboarding processes, providing new hires with a smooth transition into the company culture.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Oversaw job fairs to bring in local talent for long-term and seasonal positions. Selected and interviewed candidates for all available positions.
- Assisted customer service with inbound and outbound calls regarding all HR inquiries.
- Designed and implemented rewards and recognition program through annual employee evaluation or performance appraisal system.
- Maintained accurate and current employment records for all positions and team members
Human Resources Associate
Amazon
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Educated job applicants on expected job tasks, compensation and benefits to set clear expectations.
- Provided first-line customer service by responding to all HR for HR-related inquiries. Responded to basic HR questions from managers and employees regarding personnel practices, labor laws, health insurance, retirement, workers' compensation, recruiting, time off, and training.
- Supported the leave team (parental and leave of absence). Responded basic questions regarding the status of their leave and helped them with their paper work.
- Provided information regarding payroll such as payment cycle dates and garnishment information.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
Marketing Coordinator- Channel Acount Manager
Tech Data
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
- Developed visually engaging marketing materials to support product launches and promotions.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
- Create SOP
- Updated web pages and social media profiles with engaging and current content.
- Directed market planning and research to identify new business opportunities.
- Identified opportunities for using social media platforms to reach highest level of targeted audiences in company history
Quality Assurance Specialist
Project Resources Group
05.2010 - 02.2014
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Managed communications between team members, customers and vendors to keep operations efficient and successful.
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Determined team targets and implemented plans to achieve goals at individual and group level.
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.
- Helped managers improve area operations by sharing customer feedback and contributing new ideas.
- Created SOP with managers for better quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Degree: Communication- Public Relations,
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
San Jose09.2010
Skills
- Talent Recruitment
- Candidate Selection
- Self-Motivated Work Ethic
- Wages and salary
- New Hire Orientation
- New Hire Onboarding
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Offer letters
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Candidate and client relations
- Social media
- Branding Marketing strategy
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Buisness Partner
IBM
09.2021 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Kareo
10.2020 - 08.2021
Human Resources Coordinator
Siemens
07.2016 - 09.2020
Human Resources Associate
Amazon
11.2015 - 07.2016
Marketing Coordinator- Channel Acount Manager
Tech Data
02.2014 - 11.2015
Quality Assurance Specialist
Project Resources Group
05.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Degree: Communication- Public Relations,
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
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