Performics is the performance marketing agency for Zenith Media within Publicis Groupe—the world’s third largest communications group and the top global spender in search. Performics leverages exclusive partnerships with leading publishers for scale and innovation.
Headquartered in Chicago, Performics also has US offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. The company recently launched a global expansion across 14 countries and regional hubs in London, Paris, and Singapore.
Performics is continually recognized as a world-class performance marketing agency and has received numerous industry accolades throughout the years. Industry-leading organizations including ad:tech, Internet Retailer, Jupiter Research and Advertising Age have recognized Performics and our clients for excellence in client service, technology and research.
2012
•Crain's Chicago Business "Best Places to Work for Women 2012": Ranked #5 out of 20
•Advertising Age "Best Places to Work 2012": Ranked #8 out of 40
•Crain's Chicago Business "Best Places to Work in Chicago 2012": Ranked #3 out of 20
•Brill Street Top 50 Generation-Y Chicago: Ranked #12 out of 50
•Chicago Tribune's 2012 "Top 100 WorkPlaces" in Chicago
2011
•Chicago Tribune's 2011 "Top 100 WorkPlaces" in Chicago
•Mobile Marketer's "2011 Women to Watch": Daina Middleton, CEO
•Direct Marketing News "30 under 30": Brad Beiter, Group Account Director
2010
•Internet Retailer Magazine Top 500 - Recognized as a top SEM for retailers
•OMMA Award Finalist - Search Marketing: SEO Campaign
•AdvertisingAge recognizes Performics as leading SEM
www.performics.com
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist @ • Manage full cycle recruiting process to meet the various staffing needs across all levels of the organization; develop and implement strategic initiatives for recruiting diverse talent.
• Partner with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria.
• Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants, analyzing responses, references, comparing qualifications to job requirements, and working closely with hiring managers to maximize effectiveness of recruiting process.
• Arrange management interviews by coordinating schedules, arranging travel, escorting applicant to interviews as necessary, arranging office tours, etc.
• Develop strong relationships and take a consultative role with hiring managers and internal management teams to know the ins and outs of their departments and better understand their needs.
• Build applicant sources and pipeline; research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Regular follow-up with the respective hiring managers and candidates to ensure timeliness and of recruitment process.
• Track and report key metrics designed to measure and predict staffing activity.
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Actively participate in all staffing related activities and engage in cross functional projects.
• Perform extensive candidate research through social media (i.e. LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook), networking at industry events, and building a strong referral network.
• Manage internal and external job postings.
• Use a combination of recruiting techniques to creatively evaluate, network, and hire top tier talent
Manage our internal recruiting efforts overseeing internal interviews From May 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) Talent Acquisition @ • Performed full cycle recruiting for full time permanent positions within the Client Service, Client Insights, Retail Client Solutions, and IRI Consulting Groups
• Utilized a strategic approach toward sourcing candidates to include networking, direct sourcing, niche job boards, external market and industry specific sourcing
• Maintained constant proactive pipeline of candidates to ensure that time-to-fill is reduced
• Established business unit recruiting strategy and targets to support hiring needs
• Built and maintained strong relationships with active and passive candidates, as well as hiring managers.
• Performed reference checks
• Managed and executed the entire campus recruiting process which included building relationships with universities, attending career fairs and infosessions, and interviewing students for entry level opportunities
• Maintained Applicant Tracking System From August 2012 to May 2014 (1 year 10 months) Lead Recruiter/Coordinator, Symphony ISG @ • Performed full cycle recruiting for part time permanent positions within the In Store Solutions Group
• Leveraged job boards and on-line social networks to source experienced candidates
• Owned and maintained constant pipeline of candidates for hard to fill areas
• Ran weekly reports on time-to-fill, average days open, and number of open requisitions
• Performed background checks, which includes both criminal and Department of Motor Vehicle investigations
• Led weekly orientation calls with new hires From September 2011 to August 2012 (1 year) Greater Chicago AreaHuman Resources Account Executive @ • Screened and recruited qualified candidates for job vacancies in various industries
• Informed candidates of the duties and responsibilities of the job order such as compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and growth opportunities
• Reviewed employment applications and interviewed job applicants to match their qualifications with employers’ need
• Performed reference checks on applicants
• Instructed job applicants in presenting a positive image by providing help with resume writing, personal appearance, and interview techniques
• Designed On the Job Training (OJT) Programs
• Prepareed and assisted employers with tax credits, such as WOTC and BHIP From August 2009 to September 2011 (2 years 2 months) Corporate Recruiter @ • Performed full cycle recruiting for contract, contract to hire, and direct placement positions within manufacturing, healthcare, and professional service industries
• Used appropriate sourcing strategies and networking tools to obtain qualified candidates
• Performed phone screens and qualified candidates according to client need
• Conducted interviews with potential candidates, and administered qualification tests, as needed
• Negotiated hourly pay for contractors and yearly salaries for direct placements
• Facilitated necessary on-boarding procedures for employees including pre-employment paperwork, pre-screenings, drug screenings, background checks, and orientations
• Developed a pipeline of qualified candidates for future client needs
• Corresponded with candidates and clients daily through inbound/outbound calls and emails regarding questions, concerns, or needs
• Created daily reports, documents, presentations, etc. with Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access From August 2008 to June 2009 (11 months) Assistant Branch Manager @ • Promoted to position based on ability to manage people, manage time, and build successful relationships
• Supervised the work of employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures
• Trained and developed employees in job duties and company policies
• Administered performance reviews, which included evaluating employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommending appropriate personnel action
• Performed staffing duties including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and firing hourly employees
• Approved payroll records
• Responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable including collecting on delinquent customer accounts From July 2003 to August 2008 (5 years 2 months)
Masters of Science, Human Resources @ Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business From 2009 to 2011 Bachelors, Marketing @ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign From 1999 to 2003 Heather MSHR is skilled in: Employee Relations, Performance Reviews, Onboarding, Employment Law, Interviewing, Organizational Development, Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, College Recruiting, Sourcing, Interviews, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking Systems