Stephanie Njoki Mutugi

Stephanie Mutugi Nairobi, Kenya SUMMARY Recruitment Specialist with over three years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and employee development with a passion for connecting top talent with exceptional opportunities. My goal is to leverage my expertise in recruitment strategies and relationship-building to contribute to your team's success. I am eager to join a dynamic organization where I can make a meaningful impact, drive workflow excellence, and contribute to shaping the future of your workforce. Let's work together to achieve great results! EXPERIENCE 10/2024 – Present Chandler, Arizona Vensure Employer Solutions National Recruiter Implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent, which significantly improved the quality of hires and reduced turnover rates. I successfully achieved 4-6 placements across various states. Streamlined candidate screening processes, resulting in faster placements and increased client satisfaction with recruitment timelines. By fostering strong relationships with candidates, I ensured a positive experience and promoted a collaborative hiring environment. My experience spans various specialties and departments, where I recruited qualified candidates for positions such as VPs, SVPs, AVPs, Product Implementation Consultants, IT Support Specialists, Payroll Managers, Benefits Specialists, and Sales Professionals. Analyzed hiring metrics to refine recruitment strategies, resulting in measurable improvements in candidate sourcing and engagement. Additionally, I developed an onboarding program that effectively integrates new hires, contributing to a seamless transition and higher employee retention rates. To enhance the candidate experience, I implemented feedback loops, resulting in noticeable improvements in satisfaction ratings throughout the hiring process. • • • • • 10/2022 – 09/2024 Nairobi, Kenya Yusudi Limited Project Recruiter Coordinated full-cycle recruiting efforts, client management, sourcing candidates, candidate management, interviewing & shortlisting, and conducting background checks. Recruited C-suite level executives and highly qualified professionals across different regions in Africa and overseas, including CEOs, COOs, and Regional Directors in various industries such as Manufacturing, Consultancy/Contracted Services, FMCG, Fintech, IT, and Telecommunications. Conducted interviews to ensure solid cultural alignment between client needs and candidates' specifications. Collaborated with recruitment and HR professionals within my company and in other companies as well to achieve hiring goals. Developed robust portfolios of available applicants for future job openings. Assessed the technical aptitude of each applicant against job requirements. Gathered and input data from various recruiting efforts using software like Lusha, Canva, and Zoho, as well as using a proactive strategy on LinkedIn to reach out to qualified candidates, thereby reducing the average time to hire by 10 days. • • • • • • Built and leveraged professional network connections, which provided continuous and relevant applicant sources across diverse industries and experience levels. Compiled, modeled, and analyzed key metrics on recruiting strategies and candidates, thereby achieving 100% accuracy in applicant tracking system data. Identified gaps in the interview funnel and recommended proactive changes, improving average time to hire by 22%. Engaged with potential hires about competitive compensation packages and contracts in the labor market. • • • EDUCATION 01/12/2022 Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management Kenyatta University First Class Honours 3.8 G.P.A Currently pursuing a German language course. SKILLS Excellent attention to detail Persuasiveness & Negotiation skills Strong candidate sourcing and screening skills Critical thinking and problem solving skills Social Media recruiting skills Knowledge of HR & Employee Compliance Emotional intelligence Onboarding and training