Melanie Knapik

About Melanie Knapik

I began my career in the talent acquisition industry over 20 years ago. My diverse…

Experience

1. Partner - Talent Acquisition

   Bklm Consulting

   Jan 2015 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   BKLM is a Fintech Financial Services company that acquired Direct Hire of Houston Inc. BKLM uses networking AI technology to create meaningful connections within the financial services industry. These vast connections are then leveraged to accomplish the talent sourcing, M/A, and technology product distribution needs of BKLM\'s clients.• As a Talent Acquisition Partner my primary responsibility is prospecting new candidates for BKLMs vast array of clients.• Identify and network with prospective job seekers and develop recruiting strategies for specific open client positions.• Virtual and On-Site client visits accompanying other partners.• Electronic communication as well as formal resume presentation.• Partner with clients hiring managers in order to fulfill the requirements of each client need based upon matching candidate profiles with in-depth job descriptions.• Identify and leverage networks to find potential candidates /job seekers through creative recruiting strategy, including the use of internal data base, job boards, and social networking.• Maintains and updates a prospective candidate pipeline utilizing LinkedIn Sales Navigator and ATS.• Negotiates pay rates and closes deals in accordance with client and BKLM goals and expectations.• Represents BKLM in a professional and positive manner in all interactions, including networking events and other activities outside of normal business hours.

Education

• Western New England University

  MBA, Business Management

  2001 — 2007

• Westfield State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

  1994 — 1999

Skills

• Management
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Management
• Job Placements
• People Skills
• Talent Acquisition
• Employment Law
• HR Consulting
• Recruiting
• Financial Services
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Screening Resumes
• Networking
• Human Resources
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Tactical Communications
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Technical Recruiting
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Staff Development
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Microsoft Office
• Strategic Human Resources Leadership
• Interviewing
• Accounting
• Executive Search
• Training
• Employer Branding
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Onboarding
• Hiring
• Employee Referral Programs
• Dynamic Speaker
• Conflict Resolution
• Candidate Generation
• Leadership