Steven Brownstein

Hello everyone! I am Steve, I work in tech, and I am the owner and CEO of The PC Protector, premier IT Managed Service provider, focused on proactively protecting your companies tech assets so you can focus on growing your business. 

My passion is for positive leadership, and I post often about how to #bethepositiveleader, as well as ideas on how to take care of your people. If you ever want to trade ideas about leadership, check out my posts, or reach out to me, I respond to my DMs, InMail and comments. 

As a leader, I like helping people to reach their potential and goals. To this end, I am actively working to #bridgethegap between those in my network who are #opentowork and those who are #hiring.

To this end, I participate in social outreach events to grow my network, and exchange messages with many different folks.  

Again, if you want to exchange ideas, need some assistance in your job search, transforming your leadership style, or anything else you think I can assist with, please reach out!

And as always, have an excellent day, and keep being awesome people to your people!

Chief Executive Officer

Letticia Pierrez

Affinity Dental Management

Doctor Recruitment:
•	Independently drive the full-cycle recruitment process for Doctor roles, from sourcing to offer acceptance and contract drafting and negotiation, eliminating the need for external recruitment agencies
•	Provide personalized, white-glove service to candidates, ensuring a smooth transition and integration into our team
•	Partner closely with the CEO and COO to strategize, set targets, and craft proactive recruitment strategies

Recruitment Management:
•	Spearhead the recruitment for a range of positions, including corporate, clinical, and non-clinical roles, across 45 practices in NY, MA, CT, and VT
•	Conduct thorough phone screenings and interviews, gauging candidate fit 
•	Partner closely with Hiring Managers to identify and navigate recruitment challenges, streamlining the hiring process
•	Manage job offers and perform background and reference checks 

Sourcing:
•	Leverage a wide array of platforms, including LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, Instagram, Facebook, and dental-specific job boards, to source top-tier talent
•	Continually explore and implement new sourcing channels to expand our reach and improve recruitment efficacy

Employer Branding:
•	Champion employer branding efforts, enhancing our presence and engagement on social media platforms
•	Collaboratively uphold our company's presence at career fairs and dental events, nurturing partnerships and elevating our employer brand alongside our dedicated team

Operational Excellence:
•	Refine and expedite job requisition and offer processes, achieving significant improvements in turnaround time and candidate experience
•	Innovate job advertisement strategies to attract elite candidates
•	Revitalize our employee referral program, enhancing its effectiveness
•	Employ analytics to assess the performance of various sourcing channels, tracking recruitment metrics, and optimize a talent pipeline for all roles

#AffinityDentalManagement @AffinityDentalManagement

Talent Acquisition Manager

Robert Half

• Managed end-to-end recruitment process for small to large-sized organizations, including creating job postings, sourcing talent, conducting and scheduling interviews, negotiating and compelling offers, conducting references, coordinating background checks, facilitating the client's onboarding process, and completing post-placement follow-ups
• Partnered with and served as a subject matter expert resource to advise business and HR leaders on direct hire talent acquisition strategies, execution plans, and best practices to ensure lasting and successful placements
• Developed and maintained an active and passive diverse candidate pipeline sourced through networking, referrals, and recruitment technology for current and future needs
• Executed a consistent screening and evaluation process for all candidates while ensuring an enhanced, seamless, and effective candidate experience
• Increased client base by generating and following up on cold and warm leads to gain job orders from new and previous clients
• Championed the company’s branding as a recruitment strategy to effectively attract top talent by building awareness and promoting localized recruiting efforts through LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter
• Leveraged metrics, insights, and trends to develop innovative, strategic, and effective sourcing and execution
#Roberthalf @Roberthalf

Recruiting Manager

Hudson

• Managed, trained, coached, and developed small and large sized teams of Recruiters and Talent Coordinators to achieve high-volume placements in a fast-paced environment
• Delegated, oversaw, and contributed to the recruiting efforts for over 1K open positions in 1.1K locations across North America, utilizing media campaigns, employee referrals, direct sourcing, internet applications, and recruitment agencies resulting in 6K+ internal and external placements
• Owned the end-to-end recruitment process for non-exempt roles and supported hiring decisions for exempt roles in Retail, Warehouse, and F&B positions across North America
• Managed the front-to-end onboarding process for over 250 new hires onboarded weekly and spearheaded the implementation of SAP’s SuccessFactors Onboarding module
• Conducted market rate analysis and assisted with compensation planning and salary negotiations to ensure fair and competitive offers
• Sourced diversely via job board niches, social media, strategic advertising, and community outreach to maintain an active and diverse candidate pipeline
• Directed, coordinated, and hosted virtual and in-person hiring events to engage with potential candidates
• Streamlined and improved inefficiencies in the talent acquisition process through configuration changes to the ATS system and HRIS system to improve the candidate experience
• Acted as the subject matter expert for all recruiting and onboarding matters, developed learning materials, and SOPs to maintain consistency in hiring practices
• Directed daily team meetings and weekly SVP & RVP meetings collaborating with company leaders in change management, talent solutions, recruitment, and selection strategies to achieve organizational goals
• Created and shared all internal job posting email and media communications to attract top talent to the organization
• Appraised and approved offers, including promotions and transfers to retain and develop existing talent
@Hudson #Hudson

• Managed end-to-end high-volume recruitment for corporate offices and field locations across North America, including creating and managing job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring candidates
• Conducted market rate analysis and advised HRBPs, hiring managers, GMs, RVPs, and SVPs on recruitment and selection strategies to ensure successful placements
• Sourced candidates through various platforms, including SeekOut, LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Handshake, DirectEmployers, and local labor and workforce offices
• Managed the Open Positions report and delegated open positions to a team of 6 Recruiters for efficient hiring
• Directed, coordinated, and hosted virtual hiring events to increase candidate pool and attract top talent
• Assisted in the assessment, development, and implementation of the front-to-end onboarding process and trained and developed the Talent Coordinator
• Continuously led the implementation of SAP’s SuccessFactors Onboarding module for seamless onboarding of new hires
• Trained and developed 4 Recruiters to improve their skills and enhance team productivity
• Streamlined talent acquisition processes by making configuration changes to the ATS system and revising the company's standard job description and job requisition form to improve efficiency and quality of recruitment
• In the absence of the Director of Talent, led daily team meetings and weekly SVP and RVP meetings to ensure successful recruitment and selection strategies
• Developed Recruiting and Onboarding learning materials and SOPs to enhance the knowledge and skills of the recruitment team and ensure consistency in the talent acquisition process

Jr. Recruiter

• Processed multiple payrolls on a weekly and bi-weekly basis for 46 CA, NJ, NY, MN, and PA locations, covering both union and non-union retail employees
• Analyzed and resolved discrepancies in 11 reports during the payroll process
• Managed time and attendance through the review, editing, and approval of timecards, ensuring accurate tracking of employee work hours
• Processed monthly car allowances, commissions, tips, bonuses, and incentive pays, streamlining the payroll process and improving efficiency
• Collaborated with other team members to process payrolls for over 8,000 employees, ensuring that all employees were paid accurately and on time
• Processed daily pay card requests, manual checks, voids, stop payments, reversals, reissues, and payroll adjustments, ensuring that all payroll-related issues were resolved promptly
• Created, analyzed, and distributed 15 reports for the reporting and auditing of payroll-related information in multiple HR systems, enhancing the accuracy of payroll processing and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Executed twice-daily manual entry and validation of new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, leaves of absences, and all other data changes, including tax setup, 401K, direct deposit, and personnel changes, ensuring that all employee data was accurate and up-to-date
• Processed reimbursements, garnishments, levies, and verifications of employment, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
• Resolved payroll-related inquiries from field contacts and employees, demonstrating strong communication and customer service skills
• Responsible for all Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employee and Multiple Worksite reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assisted with the management of payroll tax rates and notices, quarterly tax verifications, ad hoc projects, and end-of-year duties, supporting the payroll department in meeting its objectives

Payroll Administrator

Univision Communications Inc.

• Processed semi-monthly, multi-state payroll for 700+ employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment of salaries and wages
• Entered and audited all employee data, including processing new hires, employee change notices, transfers, terminations, direct deposits, and garnishments, improving the accuracy of payroll processing and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
• Processed severance, commission, and bonus payouts, ensuring timely and accurate payment of employee incentives
• Prepared and reviewed W2s and tax reports, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and reducing the risk of errors or penalties
• Resolved all payroll issues and discrepancies, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills and ensuring the accuracy of payroll processing
• Reconciled the general ledger and prepared payroll journal entries, ensuring accurate accounting of payroll-related expenses and contributing to the financial reporting process
@Univision #Univision

COMPSolutions, P.E.O.

• Processed multi-state payrolls for 700+ co-employees within 29 client companies, ensuring timely and accurate payment of wages and salaries
• Maintained personnel files and processed all employee changes, including new hires, terminations, time off, salary, insurance premium deductions, 401K, loans, garnishments, and direct deposit, improving the accuracy and completeness of employee records
• Provided exceptional customer service to all company contacts and co-employees, resolving all payroll issues and discrepancies, and maintaining a high level of satisfaction and trust among clients and employees
• Remitted payroll positive pay files to the banks, ensuring the security and accuracy of payroll processing and reducing the risk of fraud or errors
• Created the Payroll Training Manual, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll processing, and assisted the Director with new client setup, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new clients
• Assisted the Vice President in processing disability payments and W2s and performing various research projects, demonstrating a strong ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Assisted with recruitment, new hire orientation, benefit enrollment, and preparation of benefit packages, contributing to the overall success of the HR function and ensuring a positive employee experience

Payroll & HR Administrator

Waters, McPherson, McNeill, P. C.

• Processed weekly payroll for 130+ employees, including new hires, tax changes, deductions, car allowances, and bonuses
• Managed daily operating and payroll cash flows, including processing daily cash receipts, trust receipts, and trust disbursements
• Assisted in general ledger maintenance and month-end close by processing journal entries
• Processed vendor invoices and weekly expense vouchers, ensuring accurate and timely payments
• Prepared and distributed weekly payroll reports to management to support financial decision-making

Payroll Accountant - Contract

MCI WorldCom, Inc.

• Contributed to the processing of journal entries & preparation of financial statements
• Reviewed, validated, & processed invoices accurately & efficiently
• Prepared letters of credit & generated daily reports on account receivables
• Resolved billing issues with 1,000+ customers to ensure prompt payment
• Successfully completed various projects assigned by all levels of management

Accounting Clerk - Contract

Rutgers New Brunswick Computing Services

• Provided hardware and software technical support to 5,000+ users on Windows, UNIX, and MacOS systems across 3 campuses
• Monitored and maintained a network of 12 printers and 5 scanners to ensure optimal performance
• Offered prompt and effective telephone assistance for troubleshooting on Windows, MacOS, and UNIX software, earning an outstanding customer satisfaction rating
• Conducted group and individual training sessions to enhance users' technical proficiency
• Maintained technical documentation and procedures for efficient problem-solving and knowledge-sharing across the team
#Rutgers @Rutgers

Technology Consultant

Railroad Construction Company, Inc.

• Assisted in collections & performing account reconciliations
• Processed purchase orders, invoices, & journal entries
• Assisted in processing weekly payroll for 250+ union & non-union employees
• Created a new method of generating monthly payroll reports, which cut completion time by 50%
@RailroadConstructionCompany #RCC

Payroll Assistant - Contract

African Studies Association

• Processed memberships, handled publications, managed the membership directory, and answered questions relating to membership, annual meeting and newsletter
• Planned, organized, coordinated, and attended the ASA Annual Meeting

Administrative Assistant - Contract

As the Talent Acquisition Manager at Affinity Dental Management, I oversee and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for 2 corporate offices and 40 dental practices across the Northeast. My mission is to create a positive and lasting candidate experience while building high-performing and diverse teams for Affinity Dental Management. Bringing 7 years of HR experience with 3 years focusing on both in-house and agency recruitment, I specialize in talent acquisition, sourcing, brand marketing, onboarding, business development, payroll, benefit administration, and training & development. 

I am passionate about engaging and attracting top talent and building pipelines for dental clinical & non-clinical, corporate, retail, F&B, and warehouse roles, using innovative and effective methods such as Google x-ray, Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, SeekOut, niche sites, online groups, and referrals. I am also a strategic partner and advisor to business and HR leaders, providing talent acquisition strategies, execution plans, and best practices. 

My insights and strategies in talent acquisition have been featured in respected industry publications including Rise, ResumeGenius, Joveo, TalentCulture, CHROdaily, AZ SHRM, ERE, and Jobs in the US, where I contribute as a thought leader on the evolving dynamics of recruitment and employer branding.

I am proud to be recognized as a LinkedIn Top 25% Recruiter for 2022 & 2023, a Top 1% LinkedIn Sales Professional in both the Staffing Recruiting and Dental Industry, Top 4% LinkedIn Candidate Pipelining, Top 1% LinkedIn Top Recruiting Voice, and a holder of over 40 recruiting certifications. With a community of over 35,000 followers, including 6,900 connections within the HR and recruiting space, I am honored to be at the nexus of a diverse professional network.

⟡  Email: LetticiaP@affinitydm.com
⟡  LinkedIn: @LetticiaPierrez
⟡  Instagram: Letticia_TheCareerMatchmaker

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