Melissa Lynne
Saint Thomas
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist, Human Resources Professional, and Recruitment Manager with a strong track record in full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and compliance. Skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and using ATS and HRIS systems to streamline hiring. Adept at managing talent pipelines, employer branding, and recruitment metrics to improve hiring efficiency. Proven ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners to support business growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
adecco
, United State
12.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent across multiple departments, reducing time-to-fill by 30%.
- Developed and executed targeted sourcing strategies using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI-driven ATS tools (e.g., HireEZ, SeekOut), increasing candidate quality.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define job requirements, streamline interview processes, and enhance the candidate experience, improving offer acceptance rates by 25%.
- Managed and optimized applicant tracking systems (iCIMS, Greenhouse, Workday, Taleo, Lever), ensuring compliance with EEOC and OFCCP regulations.
- Analyzed key hiring metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness) using HR analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Google Sheets automation) to drive data-backed recruitment strategies, reducing hiring costs by 15%.
- Implemented employer branding initiatives through social media recruitment (LinkedIn, Indeed, Twitter), and career events, increasing pipeline diversity and engagement by 40%.
Human Resources Specialist
korn ferry
Boston
05.2012 - 09.2019
- Advised management and staff on labor laws and HR policies, reducing compliance risks by 30% and ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations.
- Partnered with senior HR leadership to enhance policy communication, increasing employee understanding and adherence by 25% based on internal surveys.
- Conducted exit interviews and processed employment termination paperwork, achieving a 98% completion rate for offboarding documentation within required timeframes.
- Implemented a performance management system, including structured performance appraisals and goal setting, resulting in a 15% increase in employee productivity and engagement.
- Drafted offer letters and employment contracts in compliance with company policies, accelerating hiring timelines by 20% through improved document turnaround times.
Recruitment Manager
adecco
, United State
06.2005 - 03.2012
- Researched, identified, and engaged top talent through job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and networking, increasing candidate pipeline by 35%.
- Reviewed and screened resumes, cover letters, and applications, achieving a 98% accuracy rate before forwarding them to hiring managers.
- Prepared and delivered data-driven presentations on employee performance, retention trends, and hiring metrics to company executives, leading to a 10% improvement in retention strategies.
- Built strategic partnerships with external recruiting agencies, universities, and colleges, expanding talent pools and reducing time-to-fill by 20%.
- Coordinated and facilitated interviews with hiring managers and senior executives, streamlining scheduling and assessment processes, reducing time-to-hire by 15%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of California, Berkeley
01-2012
MBA - Human Resources Management
Harvard University
01-2009
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Boolean Search and Sourcing Techniques
- Social media recruiting
- Candidate Relationship Management (CRM)
- Interviewing and Selection
- Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
- HR Policies and Employment Law
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Recruiting
- Compensation and Benefits Analysis
- Onboarding and Employee Engagement
- HR Data Analytics and Reporting
- Recruitment Metrics & KPIs
- Pre-employment assessments
- Process Improvement and Workflow Automation
- Employer branding and talent marketing
Certification
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) – Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Professional in Human Resources (PHR) – HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
- LinkedIn Certified Recruiter – LinkedIn Learning
- Certified Professional Recruiter (CPR) – AIRS
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
adecco
12.2019 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
korn ferry
05.2012 - 09.2019
Recruitment Manager
adecco
06.2005 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of California, Berkeley
MBA - Human Resources Management
Harvard University
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