Gidget Sheppard

Experience

1. Talent Advisor - Professional

   WM

   Nov 2021 — Present

   Manage the recruiting process for assigned function/geography including, conducting intake calls with hiring manager, updating schedules, and coordinating interviews • Manage the relationship with RPO providers for sourcing, screening and scheduling of qualified candidates • Collaborate with hiring managers and HR to effectively forecast talent needs in an effort to build proactive talent pipelines in advance of need • Manage the sourcing process to engage in the proactive sourcing and successful identification of top talent for job openings within business unit(s) and/or specific functions • Provide regular reporting and analysis of requisition history, candidate and market labor data, and sourcing effectiveness based on statistics, cost efficiency and hiring manager feedback • Leverage resources effectively using a variety of sourcing tools and programs including job boards and social media • Advise and execute on effective and efficient recruitment strategies needed to acquire top talent, including diverse and military job seekers • Educate hiring managers on conducting behavioral interviewing, and facilitate selection process in order to ensure effective, legal interviewing practices • Meet with management and other key stakeholders on a regular basis to collaborate on optimal approaches to strengthen candidate pool, including annual recruiting strategies and diversity initiatives. • Provide hiring manager accurate and timely updates on applicant activity, track talent acquisition metrics, and report trends and issues to TA leadership, providing recommendations for improvement • Negotiate and extend offers of employment to selected candidates • Facilitate the offer and pre-employment processes to ensure a smooth onboarding experience • Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, including proper dispositioning of candidates and document retention.