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Kara Panebianco

Annapolis

Summary

Accomplished Talent Acquisition Leader recognized as a top-rated performer. Successful in recruiting high-caliber employees, gaining recognition as a trusted and influential talent acquisition expert to key stakeholders. Promotes staff development, talent management, and employee engagement, ranking as a top performer in the top 10% of the company. Effectively resolves human resource issues, addresses compensation concerns, and resolves benefits issues. Leverages best-in-class recruitment strategies to establish a solid reputation as an innovative tactician, seasoned negotiator, and trusted business partner. Brings 25+ years of experience building a network of over 30,000 connections, placing HR professionals at all levels and industries within the Baltimore / DC area. Exemplary ability to recruit for direct hire, contract, and temporary positions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, Senior Recruiter

Solomon Page
New York City
01.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: $139M leader in staffing and executive search across multiple industries, providing specialized recruitment services for Fortune 500 companies and startups globally.
  • Spearhead the recruitment of top-tier HR, Sales, Marketing, Administrative, Account, and Finance professionals for both national and international clients, including key leadership roles such as CHROs, VPs of HR, Directors, and Generalists.
  • Focus on delivering strategic, data-driven recruiting solutions that align with organizational goals, drive operational efficiency, and ensure compliance across all HR processes.
  • Developed and executed data-driven recruitment strategies for the HR division, ensuring alignment with client business needs and organizational growth objectives.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to integrate HR talent strategies into long-term business goals.
  • Successfully launched and expanded recruiting efforts in the Baltimore/Washington market, generating $1.5M in revenue within the first 12 months by leveraging innovative sourcing techniques and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Optimized recruitment processes by introducing analytical benchmarks, tracking performance metrics, and refining workflows, resulting in increased scalability and enhanced team productivity.
  • Built and nurtured key client relationships through proactive networking, providing tailored recruitment solutions that exceeded client expectations while enhancing talent acquisition strategies across multiple industries.
  • Led high-priority initiatives to improve talent sourcing and candidate experience, contributing $650K in revenue in the first year by expanding Solomon Page’s visibility and reach in the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • Guided clients on talent acquisition best practices, providing consultative support on hiring strategies, market trends, and competitive intelligence.
  • Developed and executed strategic search models, sourcing passive and active candidates and ensuring cultural fit, skill alignment, and long-term employee success.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to streamline recruitment processes and improve candidate experience, significantly reducing time-to-hire and enhancing talent pool quality.
  • $139M leader in staffing and executive search across multiple industries, providing specialized recruitment services for Fortune 500 companies and startups globally.

Executive Director, Human Resources Search Practice

RANDSTAD PROFESSIONALS (THE MERGIS GROUP)
Baltimore
01.2007 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: $24B HR consulting firm, founded in 1946 – with more than 300K employees and one of the top employers in North America.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business operations and human resource activities, including the growth of the HR practice, staff recruitment, training and development, and diplomatic conflict resolution.
  • Led the hiring of high-caliber professionals and sourcing of candidates through the implementation of creative and initiative-taking methods such as cold-calling, networking, and social media, including LinkedIn, Google, and Jigsaw.
  • Planned and established consistent volumes of focused activities to fulfill business requirements and ensure adequate staffing for placements on a temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent basis.
  • Managed client development, new accounts, and retention sales calls while obtaining job orders, maintaining a high fill ratio, penetrating client accounts, and assuring a positive, initiative-taking position in corporate partnering.
  • Supervised all aspects of the largest office out of thirty with direct responsibility for $700,000 of a $1M practice.
  • Established and promoted a collaborative environment to drive synergies and improve operational efficiencies.
  • Interacted face-to-face with qualified candidates to discuss job opportunities in detail and develop strong relationships.
  • Fulfilled client requirements by evaluating qualifications through phone interviews and recommending high-performing candidates.
  • Delivered guidance to hiring authorities regarding salary ranges, job descriptions, and recruitment plans or strategies.
  • Identified new business opportunities and continuously maintained existing accounts through marketing.
  • Won the 'Performance Forum' trip multiple times, awarded to the top 10% of employees in the country.
  • Awarded President's Club the last 5 years; in 2019, I was #4 out of two hundred recruiters in billings and gross profit.
  • Recognized for reaching performance level in the top 7 to 10% of the organization by upholding a strong work ethic and consistent level of focus and dedication.
  • Decreased project gaps by successfully mentoring staff on best practices and protocols while monitoring performance quality control for corrective action planning.
  • $24B HR consulting firm, founded in 1946 – with more than 300K employees and one of the top employers in North America.

Senior Recruiter

RANDSTAD PROFESSIONALS (THE MERGIS GROUP)
Baltimore
01.1999 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: $24B HR consulting firm, founded in 1946 – with more than 300K employees and one of the top employers in North America.
  • Managed recruitment and acquisition of exempt-level human resources professionals through the internet, cold-calling, personal referrals, and networking.
  • Performed telephone and face-to-face interviews with candidates to determine level of qualification, skills, and competencies.
  • Successfully allocated selected candidates with premier employers in the Maryland/DC area.
  • Acknowledged for planning, introducing, and driving the HR recruiting desk from scratch.
  • Fostered long-term relationships with hiring authorities and candidates to obtain potential opportunities.
  • Awarded President's Club 5 times.
  • Developed processes and metrics that supported the achievement of the organization's business goals.
  • Optimized processes by training employees to apply industry best practices and observe all protocols.
  • Built and leveraged professional network connections, provided continuous and relevant applicant sources across diverse industries and experience levels.
  • Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
  • Prepared recruiting activity reports for management utilizing industry-specific software and guidelines.
  • Cultivated lasting partnerships with local hiring agencies, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Maximize recruitment and marketing efforts by participating in various networking events.
  • Delivered coaching to candidates with resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies to build capacity.
  • Provided quality customer service to clients and supported them with making hiring decisions and salary negotiations.
  • Addressed telephone inquiries of all employees regarding benefits, such as health, dental, vision, 401K, holiday, and vacation.
  • Counseled contractual employees regarding various issues like pay rate, job performance, and job search strategy.
  • $24B HR consulting firm, founded in 1946 – with more than 300K employees and one of the top employers in North America.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio

Generalist Curriculum - Paralegal Certification

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Skills

  • Sourcing & Recruitment
  • Retained
  • Contingency and Contract
  • Strategic Team Leadership
  • Staffing & Recruitment Initiatives
  • Behavioral Interviewing
  • Pipeline Strategy
  • Candidate Onboarding
  • Data Analysis
  • Executive Recruiting
  • Relationship Building
  • HRIS
  • Networking & Communication
  • Bullhorn
  • ATS systems
  • Strategic recruiting
  • Data analysis
  • Talent sourcing
  • Client relationship management
  • Process optimization
  • Employee onboarding
  • Performance metrics
  • Salary negotiation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Networking skills
  • Consultative support
  • Lead generation
  • Staff recruiting and retainment
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Human resources

Certification

  • Certified Career Coach

Timeline

Vice President, Senior Recruiter

Solomon Page
01.2021 - Current

Executive Director, Human Resources Search Practice

RANDSTAD PROFESSIONALS (THE MERGIS GROUP)
01.2007 - 01.2021

Senior Recruiter

RANDSTAD PROFESSIONALS (THE MERGIS GROUP)
01.1999 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science -

University of Dayton

Generalist Curriculum - Paralegal Certification

Adelphi University

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