Magan Forrester

Experience

1. Early Talent Recruiting Lead

   Valley Bank

   Aug 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead the strategy and execution of the recruitment and career pathing for Valley early talent programs.• Own relationships with colleges, universities and diversity organizations to define the recruitment process and allow for a diversified candidate slate.• Identify areas of opportunity to continuously improve the strength and branding of our Valley Intern program and Commercial Credit Associate Program and implement changes accordingly.• Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to align program objectives with business needs.• Act as the lead recruiter for the intern program including sourcing, screening, scheduling, preparing offers and liaising with candidates through onboarding process.• Act as the lead recruiter for the Commercial Credit Associate training program - leveraging the talent from the intern program and supporting program elements as appropriate.• Attending career fairs and other early talent recruiting events to proactively identify talent.• Manage the Talent Acquisition Intern to train and coach this associate to develop their skills.• Support development of program content and program management of the 9 week intern program.• Lead and facilitate end of program decisions to allow for appropriate extensions, return offers and conversions to full time offers, as appropriate.• Participate in ad hoc recruiting projects including, but not limited to, campus recruiting, procedure writing and coordination of the Valley Intern Program.• Manage on average 30 requisition with a fill rate of 74% within 60 days of req opening• Strategize sourcing plans to attract and identify passive candidates• Leverage social platforms and tools to build relationships in the talent pool

Education

• MCNY

  Master of Public Administration (MPA)

• Brooklyn College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)