Lena Cohen

Reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for all human resource disciplines including Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Employment Law and Compliance, Compensation and Benefits and Administration and Payroll & HR Systems. Responsible for workforce planning, strategic initiatives, and policy writing.

Owned candidate and hiring manager experiences by preparing for selection process phases and identified differentiated approaches to sourcing talent from atypical backgrounds. Created and led the Candidates with Accommodations training program.

Coached, managed, and oversaw the performance of a recruitment team of 10 FTEs and 3,000+ contingent workforce vendors. Identified business hiring needs and consulted on topics such as sourcing strategies, hiring trends, and diversity recruitment.

Exceeded monthly hire goals and achieved significant bonus achievements while supporting staffing efforts for two clients, including one international client. Developed and mentored three Junior Sourcers through the company mentorship program.

Managed the lifecycle of over 200 construction projects, specifically within Switchgear, and created financial opportunities for upselling change order requests. People managed 2 Project Managers and oversaw division billing, warehouse inventory, and division inquiries.

Planned, created, tested, and implemented a program to easily identify hirable talent after hiring pauses, along with three coworkers. Sourced, recruited, and hired Recruiters, Program Managers, and Business Analysts at all levels.

Created and executed a division-wide diversity recruitment strategy, identifying and cultivating relationships with diverse talent for all positions throughout the organization. Leveraged association and community relationships to attract diverse talent to career opportunities and partnered with employee networks to drive referrals.

Developed and mentored 3 Junior Sourcers through the company mentorship program. Achieved President's Club winner in 2012.

Applied PMO roadmap to deploy and program manage 32 SLAs, with projects focused on candidate experience, diversity strategies, effective resources, and training. Led a team of 5 FTEs and 2 Contractors, identifying and cultivating mentors quarterly to help drive placement of candidates and support intern conversion.

Maintained client staffing relationships by developing recruitment plans with sourcing strategies to assist hiring managers in filling vacancies. Conducted weekly requisition update meetings and used market research to consult hiring managers on competitor insight and trend data.

Developed, trained, and inspired a team of admissions representatives to exceed monthly company goals. Built and maintained a network of student candidates through cold calling efforts and ongoing relationship management to achieve student enrollment goals.

Completed a Master of Business Administration program, focusing on advanced business principles and management strategies. Developed expertise in various aspects of business operations and leadership.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, gaining a comprehensive understanding of political systems, theories, and public policy. Developed strong analytical and critical thinking skills.