Wendy Paddyfoote has over 8 years of experience in human resources recruiting. She has a strong track record of successfully recruiting candidates for various organizations in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and non-profits. Her skills include applicant screening, interviewing, reference checking, and utilizing applicant tracking systems. She is dedicated to diversity hiring and building strong networks to identify qualified candidates.
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Wendy Paddyfoote
1. WWENDYENDY E. PE. PADDYFOOTEADDYFOOTE
178 Edgeland Street Cell: 585-287-5204
Rochester, New York 14609 E-mail: wpaddyfoote@hotmail.com
PPROFESSIONALROFESSIONAL SSUMMARYUMMARY
Extraordinary Human Resources Recruiter with 8 years of progressive leadership experience focused on solutions and
dedicated to improving organizational culture and employee hiring. Exceptional recruiter, motivator and relationship
builder with vision, compassion, respect for the company’s success while providing impeccable customer service. Strong
ability to successfully interact with all levels of organization.
Human Resources Experience
• Multi-Location Recruitment • Staffing/Agency Recruit • Diversity Hiring
• Employee Relations/Exit Reviews • Interviewing/Reference Checks • Web-Based Sourcing
• HRIS/Applicant Tracking System • Employee verification • College Recruitment
• Metrics • Building Strong Referral Networks • On boarding
PPROFESSIONALROFESSIONAL EEXPERIENCEXPERIENCE
ASHFIELD HEALTHCARE – Ivyland, PA April 2015 – Current
Recruiter
Contract Recruiter for Ashfield Healthcare for open positions within Pharmaceutical Sales.
• Post open positions through various resources.
• Conduct pre-screening of applicants for all positions to determine appropriateness for pharmaceutical sales reps.
• Schedule interviews, evaluate candidates and make recommendations for employment.
• Responsible for sending out background checks.
• Utilize integrated applicant tracking system (ATS) as Cornerstone On Demand and a variety of active and passive
recruitment strategies.
• Networking, social media candidate searches.
• Managed targeted positions on company employment website, job closings.
• Placed Ads throughout various media.
• Responsible for cold calls, screening, and interviews.
AP PROFESSIONALS – CASWOOD GROUP, Rochester, NY March 2015 – June 2015
Contract Recruiter – Pharmaceutical Sales Reps
Contract Recruiter for Caswood Group. Recruiting and Sourcing for open positions within a diverse organization.
• Conduct pre-screening of applicants for all positions to determine appropriateness for vacant positions.
• Schedule interviews, evaluate candidates and make recommendations for employment.
• Onboarding of new and rehire employees, sourcing, and assessing.
• Utilize integrated applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Responsible for cold calls, screening, and interviews.
ER ASSOCIATES – TRILLIUM HEALTH NY, Rochester, NY March 2014 – March 2015
Recruiting Specialist - Human Resources
Contract Recruiter for Trillium Health NY. Staffing /Recruiting and Sourcing for open positions within a diverse
organization.
• Review staffing needs with department supervisors as well as Director and Vice President of HR.
• Post open positions through various resources.
• Conduct pre-screening of applicants for all positions to determine appropriateness for vacant positions.
• Schedule interviews, evaluate candidates and make recommendations for employment.
2. • Onboarding of new and rehire employees, sourcing, and assessing.
• Utilize integrated applicant tracking system (ATS) as Bullhorn Reach and a variety of active and passive recruitment
strategies.
• Responsible for diversity hiring as well as high volume recruiting
• Networking, social media candidate searches.
• Managed company employment website, job postings and job closings.
• Placed Ads throughout various media.
• Responsible for cold calls, screening, and interviews.
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT, Rochester, NY November 2013 – Current
Administrative/Recruiting Specialist
Self-Motivated Office Professional with excellent interpersonal skills with ability to network and build trust. Eagerly meet
deadlines by providing office support.
• Provide Virtual Assistant through Data Entry/Dictation.
• Create and type proposals such as new business proposals as well as flyers.
• Assist with job search to individuals; resume creation as well as interview preparation.
• Handle confidential documents in a timely manner.
• Sourcing of candidates.
NY TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS/FIDELIS CARE NY, Rochester, NY August 2013 – October 2013
Recruiter/Sourcing Specialist - Human Resources
Temporary - Contract Recruiter for Fidelis Care New York. Recruiting and Sourcing for open positions within the
organization. Responsible for cold calls, screening and setting up interviews. Networked with other Temporary Agencies as
well as local colleges. Attend job fair/colleges Recruited for various demographic locations.
MARY CARIOLA CHILDREN’S CENTER, Rochester, NY August 2012 – April 2013
Recruiting Specialist - Human Resources
Coordinates all aspects of staff recruitment and hiring for the organization. Responsible for increasing Mary
Cariola’s profile to reach a broader market of diverse candidates. Hiring diverse and qualified candidates for 2
sites and 5 residential homes.
• Schedule and conduct interviews, evaluate candidates and make recommendations for employment.
• Develop and implement multifaceted recruitment programs to facilitate a diverse and qualified pool of candidates for
vacant positions.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the cultural diversity of others.
• Represent Mary Cariola Children’s Center at job fairs, career days and college recruitment events.
• Conduct pre-screening of applicants for all positions to determine appropriateness for vacant positions.
• Create salary agreements; manage internal transfer as well as Process Personnel Action Forms.
• Annually review the procedures for the selection and hiring of staff; in conjunction with the Director of Human
Resources.
• Prepare reports utilizing the human resources information system.
• Responsible for high volume recruiting, screening, interviewing, job offers, job decline and onboarding.
• Keep abreast of current trends in recruitment, hiring and retention through networking as well as webinars.
• Manage employee exit interview process.
• Met with Supervisors on working conditions to decrease employee turnover, motivate workers, and promote
teamwork.
• Provide recommendations to supervisors regarding wage and salary actions for new hires, i.e. wage theft form.
• Supply employee information as authorized in response to inquiries.
• Recommend revisions to policies and procedures that will enhance the recruitment and selection process.
3. PPROFESSIONALROFESSIONAL EEXPERIENCEXPERIENCE ((CONTINUEDCONTINUED ))
JEWISH HOME OF ROCHESTER, Rochester, NY August 2011 – August 2012
Recruiter - Human Resources
Enthusiastically responsible for hiring of qualified candidates. Recruit and staff on a continual basis for talented pool of
professionals that can provide services to the employer in the health system. Hired candidates from NYS program,
generated income and was listed as “Employer of the Month” 2 consecutive months.
• Build and develop contacts and network to capture qualified candidates and improve customer service.
• Partner with Directors/Supervisors to streamline vacancies, update postings and being a company liaison.
• Successfully and professionally handled several reductions in workforce per conflict resolution in employee
relations issues.
• Work on Onboarding of new and rehire employees, sourcing, recruiting, assessing and interviewing
candidates utilizing an integrated applicant tracking system (ATS) and a variety of active and passive recruitment
strategies.
• Responsible for diversity hiring as well as high volume recruiting.
• Screen and verified licensure and certification as well as background check, 1-9 documentation, reference check,
criminal records.
• Investigate and follow up on employee complaints/concerns.
• Represent Jewish Senior Life at job fairs, career days and college recruitment events.
• Conducts and manages new hire orientation process.
• Input employee data such as disciplinary notices into the HRIS.
• Served as ADP payroll backup.
• Extend offers of employment and schedule pre-placement physicals and orientation.
ROCHESTER REHABILITATION CENTER, Rochester, NY July 2009 – August 2011
Senior Placement Specialist
Assisted with the development of Vocational Rehabilitation Plan in job search, job placement, resume and cover letter
writing, and job readiness such as mock interviewing candidates and broadening their skills for successfully reentering the
working environment.
• Provided advice and recommendations in the development of a strategic job placement plan and Customer
Relationship in the community.
• Successfully managed case load placed 16 clients per year over the 9 initialed.
• Acted as a Team Leader in developing and transitioned to teaching classes for life skills and coping in the world.
• Implemented and followed-up on strategies that improved people with disabilities to get hired in companies.
• Daily input in Anasazi database for documentation on clients’ behavioral health.
• Advised potential individuals on proper attire, interview etiquette, dos and don’ts of interviewing.
HILLSIDE FAMILY OF AGENCIES, Rochester, NY September 2007 – July 2009
Staffing Assistant & Recruiter Human Resources
4. Worked closely with Director of Human Resources and HR Partners in the management and direction of human resources
staffing operations and retention process.
• Assisted with re-design of onboarding procedure and practices.
• Implemented and upkeep of new manual tracking system for applicant resumes.
• Initiated and developed relationships with local colleges and universities’ career centers that increased applicant flow
by 50%.
• Responsible for on the spot interviews, attend job fairs and travel to multiple locations for off-site interviewing.
• Handled all company recognition, payouts and reduced cost each year.
• Managed company employment website, job postings, placed Ads in various media.
• Conducted orientation for new hire along with fingerprinting and background checking.
• Co-Chaired with the Director and HR Partners to develop and implement strategies that reduced turnover.
EEDUCATIONDUCATION
FLORIDA METROPOLITIAN UNIVERSITY, Tampa, FL
Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management
COMPUTERCOMPUTER SKILLSSKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Oracle, SPSS and
ABSO, Anasazi, HRIS ADP HRB, Ulti-Pro, Bullhorn Reach (ATS), ADP/Payroll, Paychex Preview system for
employee verification.
RELATEDRELATED SKILLSSKILLS
Administrative/Secretarial: Supported Executives, multi-line switchboard, coordinate conferences,
incoming/outgoing mail, managed multi-calendars, make travel arrangements, data entry, patient registration,
referrals, transcription, proposals, reports and correspondence. College Recruitment & Job Fairs. Successfully
Supervised, Mentored and Trained Employees.
PPROFESSIONALROFESSIONAL AAFFILIATIONSFFILIATIONS
Society of Human Resource Management SHRM (Member since 2008)