Rena Ellis

 Hyattsville, MD 20782 § Phone: 434-825-8981 § msrenas@hotmail.com

Professional Profile

Human resources Technical Recruiter/Generalist, experienced in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, employee relations, benefits and compensation, HR records management, and legal compliance.

Summary of Qualifications
 

§    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

§    Strong ability to work independently and as well as in a team environment

§    Excellent problem solver with strong interpersonal skills

§    Outgoing personality who strives in overcoming challenges

§    Strong ability to multi-task

§    Efficient in automated Human Resource systems including EPIC, HR3, Procas, Deltek/Costpoint, Taleo, HCUP Bamboo, HR Smart, ADP, Peoplesoft, Workday,IRIS, Ulipro, Monster Solutions and Ceridian, LinkedIn Recruiter , ICIMS

§    Experienced with LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter); job boards (Monster, Career Builder, DICE, Cleared Jobs, Indeed, Zip Recruiter)

§    Detail oriented

§    Extensive knowledge of state and federal HR regulations, maintaining compliance

§    Extensive knowledge of McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) 

Recruit for positions / Skills:

Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Architect ,Data Center Manager, Communication Engineers, Application Developers, Security Analyst, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Business Intelligence BI, Operations Integrator, Systems Integrator, HelpDesk, IT Support, Service Desk, Project Manager, Program Manager, Business Analyst, Budget Analyst, Business Process Re-Engineer, Financial Analyst, Management Analyst, Technical Writer, Executive Assistant, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Cisco, routers, switches, satellite, cloud, communications, Citrix, VMware, virtual server, virtualization, Oracle, Windows, Linux, UNIX, Remedy, Exchange, Active Directory, Security+, CISA, CAP, CISSP, CISM, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, PMP, CPP, clearance, cleared, Secret, Top Secret, TS, SCI, TS/SCI, TS/SCI CI Poly, BI, DOD, DHS, DOJ, FBI, FAA, State Dept. Full Life Cycle Recruitment, Strategic Recruiting & Planning, Extensive team building & Negotiation Experience, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 Professional Experience

The Excalibur Group –Washington, DC                                 10/2016 to Present

Senior Technical Recruiter

Key Results:

§ Responsible for full lifecycle Technical recruiting including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.

§ Recruit highly specialized IT talent in the (cleared) Space across Project Management, Applications and System Architecture, Network Infrastructure and Security, Web and Application Software Development, Big Data, Data Analytics, and Database Management.

§ Assist Business Development efforts by effectively recruiting on proposal efforts and hiring candidates on the contingency of award basis.

§ Working with Project Managers to develop position descriptions for new or back-fill openings. 

§ Fully vetting requirements with management for effective recruiting.

§ Creatively identify and attract top IT talent in the industry.

Infozen/Eliassen Group-Bethesda, MD 8/2016 to Present
Technical/Senior Recruiter (Contract Position)
(Government Contracting Company) 

Key Results:

·   Partners with hiring manager to determine staffing needs, manage open positions and define job descriptions.

·   Screens resume, interview candidates (by phone or in person), administer appropriate assessments, reference/background checking, make recommendations for hire (or not hire) and deliver employment offers for both exempt and non-exempt position openings within an assigned territory.

·   Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates within an assigned territory.

·   Uses traditional and non-traditional resources to identify and attract quality candidates such as career fairs, on-line job fairs, community network events, etc.

·   Develops advertising programs (internal and external) in order to ensure high visibility with potential candidates.

·   Manages internal transfer process including screening, coordination of interview with hiring manager, transfer offer letter, etc.

·   Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to ensure updated information on the interview process status.

·   Develops and maintain an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.

·   Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (i.e. benefits, compensation, non-competition agreements, etc.).

·   Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations including Affirmative Action Plan compliance.

·   Manages current candidate activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

·   Manages application/resume file and retention according to company policy.

·   Maintains memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to the industry.

·   Facilitate new hire orientation and new hire surveys.

·  Ensures all job descriptions are up to date as positions are filled.  Creates new job descriptions as requested.

·  Maintains the applicant tracking system, including entering data for applicants and listing applicant’s final status. 

·  Processes and analyzes statistical reports to monitor applicant flow, selection, and turnover

·  Experience with ADP Workforce Now applicant tracking system

·  Experienced with supervising subordinates

Interstate/Employment Enterprise-Springfield, VA                                  2/2016 to 4/2016

Corporate Recruiter (Contract Position)

Key Results:

·   Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport.

·   Attracts applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, using newsgroups, job sites, and career fairs.

·   Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.

·   Evaluates applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; interviews applicants using a consistent set of qualifications.

·   Improves organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks.

·   Avoids legal challenges by understanding current legislation; enforcing regulations with managers; recommending new procedures; conducting training.

·   Develop professional college recruiting relationships with local colleges through various methods including job fairs, campus visits, and internship programs.

·   Develop & maintain Intern Program by utilizing college counselors and campus job boards.

·   Facilitate new hire orientation and new hire surveys.

·  Ensures all job descriptions are up to date as positions are filled.  Creates new job descriptions as requested.

·  Maintains the applicant tracking system, including entering data for applicants and listing applicant’s final status. 

·  Processes and analyzes statistical reports to monitor applicant flow, selection, and turnover

·  Experience with ADP Workforce Now applicant tracking system

·  Making sure employee wage agreements are correct (SCA Contracts)

·  Experienced with supervising subordinates

 

Credence Management Solutions/Softworld – Vienna, VA10/2015 to 12/2015

Corporate Recruiter/Technical Recruiter (Contract Position)

(Government Contracting Company)

Key Results:

·  Responsible for conducting and managing full-life cycle recruitment process to meet internal staffing requirements.

·   Working closely with hiring managers at all levels within the organization, including executive level.

·   Utilizing recruiting sources such as Internet, career events, networking, and social media to review resumes and produce qualified candidates. Develop and maintain a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.

·   Experience with Monster Solutions applicant tracking system and Deltek/Costpoint HRIS system

·   Developing, maintaining and reporting staffing metrics weekly or on request.

·   Screening and following appropriate procedures for recruiting personnel as they relate to interagency security clearances and qualifications for contractor personnel.

·   Ensuring resume database integrity and consistency.

·   Working independently and within a team on special, nonrecurring and ongoing recruiting efforts.

·   Planning and managing all aspects of job fairs and recruiting events

·   Coordinate with Facility Security Officer regarding required security clearances.

·   Maintain hiring records in compliance with government requirements.

·   Tracking candidates’ status from initial contact to actual hire date; must be able to give information upon request on the status of candidate to include but not limited to interviews with the manager, confirm clearance/poly status, and track items such as start date, clearance info, status, etc.

JMA Solutions – Washington DC                                                              9/2014 to 9/2015

Human Resources Generalist /Recruitment Executive

(Government Contracting Company)

Key Results:

§    Administer of human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assist in development and implementation of policies and procedure; prepare and maintain employee handbook and manual

§    Manage the entire recruiting process from planning and sourcing to candidate screening and employment offer

§    Partner with clients/hiring managers to determine employment needs and to facilitate an effective and efficient recruiting effort

§    Utilize a variety of recruitment resources including referrals, databases, websites, social media, LinkedIn and networking events to attract qualified candidates

§    Hired 40% of IT professionals

§    Work with clients and candidates to negotiate employment terms and to finalize offers of employment

§    Develop and maintains affirmative action program; flies EEO-1 report annually; maintain other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations

§    Experience with federal government contracts and proposals

§    Experienced with implementing HR Smart, Deltek/Costpoint, and Ceridian

§    Experience working with HR systems such as HR3, Procas, Deltek/Costpoint, Bamboo and Ceridian

§    Maintain compliance with federal and State regulations concerning employment

§    Experience with OPM Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and record keeping

§    Experience in Federal staffing and classification 

§    Handles employee relations counseling and exit interviews

§    Experience with the I-9 process and E-Verify

§    Handles benefits administration to include claims resolutions, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefits information to employees

§    Conduct recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel, students and temporary employees; advising management on various recruiting techniques and implementing incentive programs

§    Create and Post job descriptions

§    Maintain organization charts and employee directory

§    Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to establishing goals

§     Conduct new-employee orientation

§    Provide management with solutions to problem areas within the organization

§    Pro-active in recognizing potential issues and taking the necessary actions to correct them

Science Museum of Virginia/Abacus – Richmond VA                                        4/2014 to 9/2014

Human Resources Analyst / Recruiter

Key Results:

§    Administer of human resources policies and procedures and how they relate to local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations

§    Collects and analyzes HR data, and then makes recommendations to management

§    Experience working with HR systems such as PMIS, BES, and Sharepoint

§    Experience in full cycle recruitment

§    Responsible for preparing employment contracts

§     Experience with Recruiting systems and processes, such as RMS

§    Experience handling employee orientation, development, and training

§    Develop relationships with other areas of HR to be able to assist in the resolution of complex HR issues

§    Create and implement programs to improve performance and productivity 

§    Respond to employee questions related to benefits, employee relations, company policies and other issues

§    Experience with the I-9 process and E-Verify

§    Experience handling job evaluations, compensation management and benefits administration

TASC – Chantilly VA

4/2013 to 12/2013

Human Resources Specialist/ Recruitment Specialist (Layoff)

(Government Contracting Company)

Key Results:

§    Effective oral and written communication skills.  Ability to understand and explain complex policies and guidelines and to communicate effectively with people at all levels and across the entire organization

§    Manage the entire recruiting process from planning and sourcing to candidate screening and employment offer

§    Participated in executive strategy meetings to plan for future growth opportunities within the local market

§    Successfully developed effective and efficient strategies to build extensive pipeline of qualified candidates in advance of a specific recruiting need

§    Implemented strategic plans for recruiting candidates in multi-site organization

§    Develop strong, long-standing relationships with both clients and candidates

§    Responsible for the administrative and transactional needs associated with the Termination Process (ex- Documentation preparation for RIFs/Involuntary terminations; Desktop Return Process

§    Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

§    Experience in resolving issues with or supporting customers in sensitive or difficult situations

§    Experience with Form DD214/Veterans Administration letter

§    Ability to produce effective communications to managers and employees while processing transactions including status changes and furlough

§    Assist with exit interviews and manage the off boarding process. Analyze exit interview data for trends reporting.

§    Experience with federal government contracts and proposals

§    Experience facilitating new hire orientation for regionally based employees

§    Experience working as part of a team or in shared-service work assignment environment

§    Develop relationships with other areas of HR to be able to assist in the resolution of complex HR issues

§    Experience working with HR systems such as Costpoint, ADP, Sharepoint, Redcarpet and HRB

§    Interacting with employees who are separating from the company in a respectful and sensitive way, creating and explaining company documents and tracking those interactions on company spreadsheets

§    Ability to work independently to address employee and manager questions and challenges

§    Experience with the I-9 process and E-Verify

§    Experience with Recruiting systems and processes, such as OpenHire or 2xBrassRing

§    Ability to handled highly confidential information with sensitivity and professionalism, in addition to demonstrating a high level of professional and personal integrity

§    Applying policies consistently while recognizing the appropriate need for flexibility when circumstances are unique

Omni Hotel and Resorts – charlottesville va

9/2011 to 4/2013

Human Resources Coordinator/ Talent Acquisition

Key Results:

§    Administers Associate Benefit programs and conduct benefit enrollment orientations.

§    Responds to requests for employment verifications, salary verifications, and wage garnishments.

§    Experience working with HR systems such as Kronos, and Ultipro

§    Experience in full cycle recruitment

§    Planned and executed on-campus recruitment efforts

§    Assists hiring managers in developing or modifying job descriptions for new positions

§    Conducts employment verifications, background checks, and personal references prior to the offering of employment.

§    Train hiring managers on the interviewing, screening and selecting process

§    responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of payroll and related client service, including recordkeeping and reporting

§    Uses the human resources software to process salary/wage changes, promotions, transfers, new hires, terminations and other updates to Associate information/status.

§    Pre-screen applicants and arrange interviews with department managers.

§    Post jobs on the Omni Hotels website, job boards and other local recruiting sites and media as necessary.

§    Understand Local, State and Federal employment laws and keep abreast of changes. Use this knowledge to ensure our company's assets are protected as we manage our business.

Various Temp Agencies– Charlottesville  va

1/2009 to 9/2011

Payroll Administrator /HR Specialist / Recruitment

Key Results:

§    Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.

§    Screened, interviewed qualified candidates and prepared offer letters

§    Implemented new processes and policies like employee referral programs and internal application process

§    Hired 30 % of IT professionals

§    Generated employment marketing strategies to attract job seekers

§    Planned and executed on-campus recruitment efforts

§    Date entry for all time and attendance and personnel transactions such as new hire,

termination, leave of absence, benefits deductions, garnishments, etc

§    Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.

§    Prepare and maintain related payroll records and reports.

§    Experience working with HR systems such as Webta, Peoplesoft, ICIMS, Oracle, Workday, SAP and Taleo

§    Prepared reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.

§    Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, queries, and conduct appropriate audits to

ensure data integrity.

§    Received and tracked employment applications.

§    Prepare and maintain accurate records.

AB&C Group – Orange  VA

2/2006 to 3/2008

Human Resource Generalist/Recruiter (Layoff)

Key Results:

§    Administered various human resources’ plans and procedures; assist with development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; partner with leadership to interpret, communicate and implement policies and procedures; ensure legal compliance.

§    Assisted with the interview process; collaborated with recruiters to determine appropriate new-hire compensation.

§    Collaborated with the Benefits Analyst on open enrollment activities and benefits administration related to employee, leave of absence, ergonomic, and other types of requests.

 

Assisted managers with coordinating on-boarding activities to help new employees learn his/her job, assimilate into the company culture and become productive.

 

§    Leverage online recruiting resources and in-house recruitment efforts to identify and hire the very best candidates.

§    Manage the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing and administrative components or hiring

§    Work closely with hiring managers and department managers to coordinate planning activities regarding hiring, trends, needs, and recruiting strategies.

§    Planned and executed on-campus recruitment efforts

Education & Licenses

Averett University – DANVILLE, va

B.A., Business Administration – December 2011

 

Certified Therapeutic Foster Care Parent

 

Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Broker

Licensed Life & Health Insurance Broker

Licensed Annuities Broker