Paula Magalhaes

Paula Magalhaes

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I help companies hire top talent & job seekers land roles | Recruitment & Career Solutions
New York, United States

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  • Intelligent Staffing
    Principal of Recruitment & Careers
    Intelligent Staffing
    Jan 2021 - Current (5 years 10 months)
    For the past five years at Intelligent Staffing, I’ve worked across several industries, quickly becoming the go-to person for connecting clients with the right recruitment solutions.

    Some highlights include:
    - Managed accounts.
    - Handled hiring from start to finish.
    - Made a real difference with measurable results.
    - Used AI and smart outreach to find great candidates nationwide, boosting satisfaction to 90% and improving retention by 25%.

    On the account management side, improved communication and processes resulted in a 30% increase in interviews and more repeat business.

    Building on that momentum, I developed a career services program that helped people get jobs up to 50% faster thro
  • Relodecom
    Talent Advisor
    Relodecom
    Jan 2020
    Industries: IT & Healthcare

    Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements, sourced candidates, and provided recommendations based on skills and culture fit. Included recruitment expertise, strong communication, and a consultative approach, focusing on delivering high-quality talent solutions efficiently through crowdsourced platform.

    Recruitment
    - Executed recruitment for technology and healthcare sectors. Focused on technical roles, while healthcare recruitment targeted medical professionals with knowledge of certifications and regulations.
  • Vertico Human Capital
    Executive Recruiter
    Vertico Human Capital
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2019 (6 years 1 month)
    Helped fast-growing startups find and hire top execs across all sorts of industries. Worked side by side with founders to figure out what they needed, what kind of culture they wanted, and their big-picture goals.

    Ran the whole hiring process from mapping the market and reaching out, all the way to negotiations and onboarding—making sure everything was smooth, fast, and on target.

    Recruitment:
    - Shaped hiring strategy and ran executive searches.
    - Improved time-to-hire and candidate quality by 30%.
    - Boosted talent engagement and reduced drop-off.
    - Negotiated strong compensation packages 15% below budget.

    Operational:
    - Upgraded systems, cut manual work, and improved response times
  • Prime Staffing
    Senior Recruiter
    Prime Staffing
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years 1 month)
    Partnered with organizations in the Medical, Fashion, Non-Profit, Publishing, and Administrative sectors to recruit top talent and deliver a seamless hiring experience.

    Recruitment:
    - Managed recruiting for clinical, creative, and admin roles, hitting targets.
    - Helped secure a major hospital contract and made key hires in 90 days.
    - Improved candidate quality by 35% and cut time-to-fill by 28%.
    - Coordinated interviews and negotiated offers.

    Client Management:
    - Main contact for clients and candidates, building trust and keeping everyone informed.
    - Upgraded systems and workflows, boosting response time by 40% and placement accuracy by 25%.
  • McDermott Will  Emery LLP
    Human Resources Assistant
    McDermott Will Emery LLP
    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years 1 month)
    Industry: Legal

    Provided counseling to 500 employees on various aspects of benefits, payroll procedures, and HR policies. Conducted thorough reviews and calculations for annual staff performance evaluations. Additionally, participated as a team member in the annual salary survey process, collaborating with colleagues to gather data and assess market trends to inform competitive compensation strategies.
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  • The Catholic University of America
    Human Resources Management
    The Catholic University of America
  • The George Washington University
    Liberal Arts and Sciences
    The George Washington University
  • ICI  Integrated Coaching Institute
    International Coaching Certification
    ICI Integrated Coaching Institute
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