Michelle Sparano
About Michelle Sparano
Michelle Sparano is a seasoned recruiter and program manager with extensive experience in human resources and recruitment across various industries. She has worked for notable companies such as Academy Bus, Toys"R"Us, and ADP, and has developed expertise in candidate engagement, onboarding processes, and HR reporting.
Work at Academy Bus
Michelle Sparano has been employed at Academy Bus as a Recruiter/Program Manager since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing recruitment processes and managing various programs. Her work involves engaging with candidates and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. Additionally, she has temporarily taken on HR management duties during the pandemic, which included handling unemployment claims and administrative tasks related to COVID-19 layoffs.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current role, Michelle Sparano worked at Toys"R"Us in various capacities related to university recruiting and university relations. She served in this position from 2014 to 2018, following an earlier role at the same company from 2012 to 2014. During her time at Toys"R"Us, she managed recruiting initiatives and was involved in creating and analyzing HR reports using tools such as Cognos Business Intelligence and Excel. She also managed Indeed sponsored ad campaigns for numerous job openings.
Background in Office Management
Michelle Sparano began her career as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager at Global Export Marketing Co, where she worked for eight years from 1996 to 2004 in the Greater New York City Area. Following this, she held similar roles at ADP from 2004 to 2007 and at Toys"R"Us from 2007 to 2012. In these positions, she assisted various directors with special projects and attended regional meetings.
Education and Certifications
Michelle Sparano studied Computer Science at Cheshire Vocational, achieving a Technical certification in 1990. She furthered her education in project management by obtaining a Certificate in Project Management Fundamentals from the Institute of Project Management in 2011. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Campus Recruiting through a program hosted by the University of Pennsylvania in 2017.
Skills in Candidate Engagement
In her recruitment roles, Michelle Sparano has managed the performance of candidate engagement and onboarding processes for recruiting assistants across 20 locations. She has also handled relationships with background check providers, evaluating reports that include criminal history and motor vehicle violations. Her experience encompasses a range of recruitment strategies and tools that enhance the hiring process.