Rico A. Simpson

VP Talent Acquisition Specialist @United Community

Greenville, SC, US

Directed talent acquisition strategies for multiple departments, including finance, compliance, IT, senior auditors, wealth management, legal counsel, branch managers, and senior leadership along with other positions within the bank.• Managed 25-35 requisitions at any one point in time• Collaborated closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to assess staffing needs, create job descriptions, and develop tailored hiring plans.• Devised and executed multi-channel sourcing strategies using, social networks, LinkedIn Recruiter, Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, Dice and other sources to attract high-caliber talent.• Conducted in-depth candidate using assessments such as Predictive Index (PI) evaluate candidates through screenings, interviews, and skills evaluations, ensuring alignment with organizational values and role-specific requirements.• Managed the end-to-end candidate experience, fostering positive engagement and seamless on boarding processes.• Spearheaded the implementation of a new applicant tracking system, resulting in a 20% reduction in time-to-hire and increased efficiency in recruitment workflows.• Strengthened candidate quality by refining screening protocols and collaborating with hiring managers on competency alignment.• Designed and implemented a comprehensive talent acquisition flowchart, streamlining the end-to-end recruiting process and ensuring consistency across hiring teams.• Increased the talent pipeline by 30% through proactive partnerships with universities and professional organizations.• Elevated candidate experience scores by introducing streamlined communication processes and personalized on boarding programs.• Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements and presented insights to executive leadership to refine strategies.

South Carolina State University

Business Administration and Management, General