Natalie Aquila

Experience

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  Heights Finance Corporation

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2010

  Effectively recruited, interviewed, retained, coached and developed Talent, understood their needs and helped them meet their professional goals.Individually on-board new employees with benefit information, I9 and W4 compliance, assignment guidelines, and confidentiality agreements.Managed and administrated payroll for 350 employees on a weekly basis and was the point person for any issues that arose.Consistently exceeded both the Client's and Talent's expectations of service by offering innovative and creative employment solutionsContributed administratively to all the various components of running branch operations. Show less Built, qualified and managed a database of clients and prospective clients that were aligned with our market's strategy to place the appropriate person to assist the client company. Created top of mind awareness through phone calls and in-person visits, which fostered a consultative relationship and increased business with the client and closure rate.Successfully completed a six month intensive training program concentrating on I-9 compliance, employee reviews, presenting benefit packages, maintain current on local/federal laws and regulations including excellent skills on numerous platforms of technology packages. Show less

  • Senior Account Manager

    Oct 2007 - Sept 2010

  • Consultant

    Sept 2006 - Oct 2007
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  Randstad USA

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2011

  Assistant Branch Manager

  Provide value-added service to both clients and candidates while effectively building win-win relationships; demonstrates integrity, continuity, and knowledge of the marketplace Train and develop new team members into successful consultants and assist them through new hire on boarding.Report directly to the Area Vice President; responsible for sending weekly reports, managing P&L, leading our team to hit targeted goals, and exceeding budgets.Ensuring we are 100% compliant with company policy; screening requirements, reference checks, and accounts receivable.Consulting with Safety Manager, and conduct safety training for all new hires and current employees.Developed and managed relationship with our preferred client Communications Test Design, Inc. which includes all levels of management..Increased revenues from $330,000 in 2007 to over $3.5 million in 2010. Show less

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  Contemporary Staffing Solutions

  Dec 2011 - Nov 2018

  Technical Recruiter

  • Full life cycle recruiting for IT positions, including Project Managers, Business Analyst, and Developers.• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice, and internal database.• Present qualified candidates to Account Managers, handling multiple requisitions simultaneously.• Negotiate job offers and manage internal process for successful placement.Accomplishments:• Presidents Club in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018 (15% growth year over year)• Ranked 4th in the company, and #1 Recruiter based on total revenue and contribution margin.• Selected to join the Candidate Experience Committee, strategizing on process improvement. Show less

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  Entech

  Dec 2018 - Apr 2019

  Sr. Talent Scout

  Entech, a Fintech company and leading provider of Consumer Lending Product Solutions:• Spearheading the formation of a product development team encompassing IT, Sales, and Operations • Conducted full life cycle recruitment of both active and passive candidates while consistently building a talent pipeline.

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  Vertex Inc.

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2022

  Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with The O'Connor Group at Vertex

  I served as a Talent Acquisition (TA) Consultant, supporting the Commercial Software Engineering and Tax Research groups at Vertex Inc., a leading Cloud-based SaaS provider of Tax Technology solutions.• Strategize with the VP of Software Engineering on recruitment and hiring needs across the organization, supporting Commercial Software Engineering (CSE) across 5 value streams.• Collaborate with and advise leadership across CSE on all current and pipeline requisitions.• Manage high volume of requisitions, including roles like Distinguished Engineers, Principal Engineers, Software Engineers (Level 1-IV), Engineering Managers, Test Engineers, Cloud Operations, Scrum Master, Product Owner, UX Research and Design, and Tax Research Analyst• Conduct full life cycle recruitment, sourcing passive candidates to working through active candidates in Avature.• Implement best practices and streamlined processes throughout the recruitment life cycle.• Guide and engage candidates throughout the recruitment life cycle, including first-round phone screens, interview scheduling, debrief, and salary negotiations. Show less

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  The O'Connor Group

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2022

  Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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  SAP

  Feb 2023 - now

  • Recruited top-level talent for SAP’s People & Operations Board Area, while proactively attracting talent and nurturing internal growth.• Demonstrated a commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by implementing inclusive recruitment strategies, actively seeking diverse talent, and fostering an inclusive candidate experience to build a diverse and representative workforce.• Acted as a trusted advisor in the recruiting process, effectively understanding SAP’s business model, strategy, and drivers to articulate the organization’s value proposition and strategy to candidates.• Developed and led recruiting strategies, employing exceptional networking, relationship building, influencing, and negotiation skills to identify, attract, screen, and select candidates.• Coached hiring managers throughout candidate assessment and decision-making processes ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.• Successfully managed the end-to-end offer process, delivering a positive candidate experience and securing top-tier talent for SAP.• Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking system, job boards, and networking tools to source candidates, demonstrate proficiency in the latest recruitment technologies.• Conducted research to understand target audiences, enabling more effective candidate sourcing and attraction strategies.• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and process management, effectively managing demanding workloads and multiple priorities in a complex, multi-national, and matrixed environment. Show less • Managed end-to-end execution of strategic and operational projects as the Employer of Choice Fellow, supporting the NA HR PMO in positioning SAP America as a top employer of choice.• Lead and execute the successful submission for the Great Place to Work employer award, coordinating data insights, communications, survey design, and application completion.• Facilitated regular meetings with project teams, driving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring efficient project management and delivery.• Demonstrated proactive and pragmatic approach in problem-solving, with the ability to think ahead and strategize for multiple scenarios, creating backup plans as needed.• Leveraged strong collaboration and communication skills to influence and delegate effectively, driving projects to successful outcomes.• Embraced fast growth and development opportunities, adapting to changing circumstances and contributing to big-picture, cross-functional HR thinking and strategy. Show less

  • Senior Talent Attraction Partner

    Jan 2022 - now

  • HR PMO Fellow

    Feb 2023 - Oct 2023