Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Serve as SME to specific facilities/locations ensuring proper strategies are in place to meet hiring needs. Develop relationships with key stakeholders within assigned areas of responsibility Partner with hiring managers to review, analyze and clarify job specifications, leadership behaviors and skills required; understand business operations and develop recruiting strategies to fill staffing needs. Partner with HR Managers ensuring the execution of companywide policies and programs pertaining to recruitment and provide general assistance as needed in adherence to state and federal regulatory laws. Manage the full life-cycle recruiting process for market units. Develop sourcing plans specific to each job opportunities within designated locations and build bench of diverse talent with candidates sourced and ready for interviewing and presentation to hiring managers. Utilize proactive recruiting techniques, develop industry contacts and select qualified individuals who will provide added value to the department, business objectives and the Company. Mentor hiring managers on appropriate recruitment and legal hiring/interviewing practices and procedures. Partner on conducting training on lawful hiring practices to hiring managers. Accountable for Affirmative Action Plans for specified requisitions/functional areas. Analyze the state of the talent market for competitiveness with respect to compensation and other factors. Participate with external committees and organizations in area of recruitment establishing positive community outreach relationships to increase diversity hires. Serve as primary liaison to national diversity organizations within functional areas. From October 2015 to Present (3 months) Corporate Recruiter (Contract) @ From May 2015 to October 2015 (6 months) Talent Acquisition Partner @ From May 2012 to May 2015 (3 years 1 month) Recruiter (Contract) @ From December 2011 to May 2012 (6 months) Dallas/Fort Worth AreaSr. Corporate Recruiter (Contract) @ From August 2011 to December 2011 (5 months) Corporate Recruiter @ From October 2009 to September 2011 (2 years) Project Manager @ From August 2008 to May 2009 (10 months) Sr. Recruiter (Contract) @ From February 2007 to May 2007 (4 months) Recruiter (Contract) @ From August 2006 to January 2007 (6 months) Market Media/HR Support @ From December 2001 to August 2006 (4 years 9 months) Project Manager @ From 2000 to 2001 (1 year) Account Manager @ From 1998 to 2000 (2 years)

BS, Marketing @ Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge From 1990 to 1997 Sharon Osborne is skilled in: Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking Systems, College Recruiting, Onboarding, Recruiting, PeopleSoft, Sourcing, Technical Recruiting, Employee Relations, Talent Management