Mark Halbach

About Mark Halbach

Talent acquisition professional with extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment…

Experience

1. Corporate Recruiter

   PremiStar

   Jan 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Built and maintain strong relationships with General Managers and Hiring Managers to align recruitment strategies with evolving business priorities.Manage end-to-end recruitment cycle for a diverse portfolio job categories including HVAC Technicians, Project Managers, Service Coordinators, Account Managers, Warehouse Personnel, and Human Resources. Support 15 business units across four states, demonstrating agility in balancing high workloads with consistent results.Train and onboard new recruiters, providing guidance on organizational structure, UKG systems, and effective sourcing methodologies.Lead training sessions in sourcing candidates utilizing LinkedIn, Indeed and UKG.Streamline and standardize the offer letter process, reducing errors and accelerating the time from offer to acceptance.Create and implement tracking and reporting tools that enhance collaboration between Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and leadership.Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners to align hiring strategies with workforce planning and organizational goals.Provide mentorship and oversight to sourcers, addressing workflow challenges and ensuring sourcing targets are met.Develop concise interviewing guides that help hiring managers improve candidate evaluation and decision-making.Independently handle escalations and sensitive hiring issues, fostering trust and ensuring swift resolution without leadership intervention.Continuously research and assess new sourcing platforms and technologies to keep talent acquisition strategies innovative and competitive.

Education

• Fox Valley Technical College

  Associates of Applied Science, Industrial Engineering

  2003 — 2006

• Illinois State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity

  2010 — 2011

• Lakeland University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fitness and Sports Studies - Sports Studies Emphasis

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Higher Education
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Production Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Event Planning
• Program Evaluation
• Microsoft Office
• Sales Operations
• Recruiting
• Operations Management
• Logistics Management
• Time Management
• Sports
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Purchase Management
• Managing Meetings
• Employee Evaluation
• Athletics
• Employee Management
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Lean Manufacturing