It’s a tough market and the scale is still tipping toward a candidate’s market. Keep your employees engaged by investing in their growth and interests.

Gamified Learning Paths: Develop interactive and gamified learning programs where employees can acquire new skills through a series of challenges, quizzes, and rewards. This not only promotes continuous learning but adds an element of fun.

Personalized Growth Maps: Work with employees to create personalized career growth maps. This involves setting individualized goals, identifying areas for skill development, and crafting a roadmap for advancement. The personalized approach demonstrates a commitment to their professional journey.

Reverse Mentoring Program: Establish a reverse mentoring program where senior employees are paired with newer team members. This not only fosters cross-generational understanding but allows for the exchange of insights and skills, promoting a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Innovation Time Off: Designate a certain amount of time each month or quarter for employees to work on innovative, passion projects unrelated to their daily tasks. This promotes creativity, collaboration, and allows employees to explore areas of interest outside their typical responsibilities.

Recognition Auctions: Instead of traditional recognition programs, introduce a recognition auction system. Employees accumulate points for their achievements, and these points can be used to bid on various rewards or experiences, fostering healthy competition and excitement.

Flexible Wellness Hours: Offer flexible wellness hours, allowing employees to use a certain amount of work hours for activities that contribute to their well-being, such as attending a fitness class, practicing mindfulness, or pursuing a hobby. This promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Cross-Departmental Shadowing: Facilitate cross-departmental shadowing opportunities, enabling employees to spend a day or part of a day in a different department. This not only broadens their understanding of the organization but also fosters collaboration and a sense of interconnectedness.

Engagement Committee: Establish a culture committee comprising employees from different levels and departments. This committee can organize events, activities, and initiatives that reflect and enhance the company culture, ensuring it remains dynamic and inclusive.

August 19^th, 1993, I embarked on a path to make a difference in the staffing industry, and today, TLG stands tall as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence.

Over the years, we’ve faced challenges and embraced opportunities that have shaped us into the organization we are today. From a one-room office, with one employee to becoming a market leader and expanding nationwide, this remarkable journey wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our incredible team, the trust of our candidates and the support of our client partners. Many whom have been with us since day one!

Our success reflects the milestones we’ve achieved, the relationships we’ve nurtured, and the impact we’ve made. We are a team of highly spirited individuals who have come together as one, staying resilient in the face of adversity and always maintaining a healthy outlook, a competitive spirit, and the gift of friendships.

As we celebrate this milestone, we also look forward to the future of Claremont Talent with great excitement. To our team, and everyone who has been a part of this incredible journey – thank you! Your trust and support have been the driving force behind our success, and we are excited to continue this fantastic ride together.

Cheers to the past, present, and an even brighter future ahead!

Gordon Jones, President

As we look ahead to 2023, we anticipate another strong year, not without challenges, as we have already started to see, but a trend towards more thoughtful hiring. Candidates will target jobs that offer a compelling reason to make a change and employers may need to look inward to understand how they can creatively attract leading talent. As always, it’s a balancing act and our job isn’t to change the mission of an organization or impede a candidate’s career goals. Our job is to educate the workforce and our clients, as a partner to both.

With the close of the year right around the corner, Claremont Talent is headed into a milestone year –August 19^th we will celebrate 30 years in business! Talk about flying by too quickly.  What I have learned is that change is constant—nothing quite like the last few years—but I’ve seen enough to know that whatever shake-up happens, we all adapt in our own way, we learn, grow and move forward.

What I know for sure is this—a team that is empowered, rewarded for a job well-done and supported during difficult times, is the cornerstone of a happy team, and a happy team is what truly impacts our work.

Cheers to all for happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Gordon Jones

 Responsibilities

• Oversees leader’s calendars, scheduling meetings and engagements, managing invitations, and coordinating meeting and travel logistics.
• Facilitates receipt/distribution of meeting documents, guest/participant hospitality, and assistance for presenters.
• Represents the leader’s interests and fulfills delegated responsibilities with internal and external partners.
• Provides administrative support for complex and executive-level meetings, including distributing meeting materials, taking minutes, and facilitating outcomes and next steps.
• As applicable, communicates or disseminates requests, decisions, and initiatives.
• Coordinates leader’s communications and provides business writing support: composing and editing general correspondence, briefings and executive summaries, and reports. Prepares presentations as requested. Manages documentation, including preparing business documents, routing items for approval, and maintaining files.
• Supports senior leaders in achieving strategic priorities. Coordinates a variety of special projects, some of which may have organizational impact. Proactively maintains schedules of ongoing work, key initiatives, and coordinates with stakeholders to deliver results. Manages incoming inquiries and requests, responding and delegating as appropriate.
• Supervises and guides administrative group consisting of direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience as an administrative assistant supporting senior management.
• Bachelor’s degree with experience within a financial industry or tech industry preferred.
• Proven ability to develop effective partnerships with leaders, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Skilled at navigating interpersonal dynamics and establishing professional relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, incorporating solid grammar, business writing, editing, and audience awareness.
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft 365 products and business video-conferencing tools.

29 years later, Russ is still friends with the very first candidate he placed into a new career. He remains friends with his very first client, his first employee, and has touched the lives and launched careers of so many others. In 29 years, Russ built a company on the foundation of hard work, integrity and a lot of fun! He has led our team through tremendous growth and navigated our way through economic storms. He is generous beyond words, will cheer you on in good times and have your back when feeling challenged. He is a tremendous leader, mentor, coach, and friend.

It’s been 29 years of building teams, making connections, and changing careers. We are so proud of what we have accomplished!

Cheers to us and to all of those who have been a part of our first 29 years!

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This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the finest firms Globally and this experience will change the direction of your career and open many doors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee main reception area, welcoming guests, assisting deliveries, maintaining efficient equipment and fully stocked supplies.
• Security monitoring and entry control, and administration of keycards in conjunction with property management.
• Support scheduling and planning of meetings in the office with internal and external executive leaders.
• Source, schedule, and coordinate third- party vendors in support of the team.
• Comply with, and monitor, safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Perform work assignments on an as-needed basis – must be comfortable and proficient in prioritizing tasks.
• Communicate with co-workers, vendors, candidates, and visitors professionally.
• Contribute to the operations teams by participating in recurring team meetings.
• Build respectful relationships with teammates, guests, and third-party vendors.
• Comfortable interacting across all levels of the organization.
• Coordinate activities with other internal departments.
• Issue, collect, and inventory badges for employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Assist with, visitors and contractors, and ensure they are escorted when onsite.
• Coordinate a wide range of details such as meeting room set-ups, IT set-up & clean up.
• Provide a well-maintained, welcoming office environment, and be available to offer support when needed.
• Support the Facilities & Office Manager by making suggestions for and supporting implementation of office improvements.
• Occasional overtime hours may be required.

Ideal Experience

• 5+ years Office Administration Experience in a similar role.
• Self-starter who can work unsupervised.
• Understand and be proficient in customer service and satisfaction at all levels, including executive level leadership.
• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office functions (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge in Atlassian products (JIRA & WIKI) preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the organization, functions, responsibilities, and procedures of the office.
• Considerable knowledge of personnel policies and procedures and demonstrated ability to use those policies and procedures to resolve problems.
• Excellent writing skills and the demonstrated ability to develop written reports and action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems within an office and to develop feasible solutions.
• Be able to work under pressure and manage deadlines during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with travel arrangements and meeting logistics, updating itineraries in real-time.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings including but not limited to team meetings, full staff meetings, all-hands meetings, off-site meetings, and one-on-one meetings.
• Heavy calendar management overseeing complex and consistently busy changes.
• Complete and track expense reports.
• Work with the Salesforce CRM platform to manage customer data, support sales and marketing efforts, and provide reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the Salesforce CRM platform runs smoothly and meets the organization’s needs.
• Ensure administrative needs are met, drafting marketing emails, drafting prospecting emails, creating reports, updating contracts, etc.
• General office management and administrative duties and ad hoc projects.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of administrative experience.
• Proven experience scheduling and managing calendars.
• Proficiency in Salesforce and Concur, plus Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to change direction as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Agility and flexibility in response to changing priorities and needs.
• Proven ability to manage projects, work under pressure, and consistently make deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to continuously acquire new competencies and accept new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning special company events including team lunches, office parties, recruiting, marketing and other events.
• Facilitate in-office team or client meetings including conference room reservations, printing materials, and manage catering. Provide support to visitors and guests.
• Assist with ordering various employee and client gifts.
• Provide backup support on additional administrative responsibilities, as needed.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, and phone calls.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for team members.
• Coordinate meetings and conferences, including room reservations and logistical arrangements.
• Monitor and replenish office supplies; coordinate orders as needed.
• Ensure a clean and organized office environment, including common areas.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external inquiries.
• Draft and proofread correspondence, memos, and other written communication.
• Distribute information within the office as needed.
• Enter and update data in databases or spreadsheets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of office activities.
• Provide support to team members as needed.
• Assist in the onboarding process for new employees.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues and coordinate with IT support when necessary.

Ideal Experience

• College degree with 1 year of experience in an office setting.
• Proven experience in an administrative role or similar capacity.
• Proficiency in office software and communication tools.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

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Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and other external partners
• Support multiple functions across all business lines to coordinate schedules, meetings, and complete group objectives.
• Schedule and coordinate internal/ external meetings, events, and conference calls, and assist leadership with daily calendar management (i.e., confirm daily schedule, notification of scheduling conflicts, submit e-time sheets, etc.).
• Assist with seminar events, meetings, celebrations, and informal gatherings.
• Conference room scheduling, overseeing logistics of catering, and breaking down the room.
• Assist with travel plans and ensure all travel and meeting details are on respective calendars along with meeting location, address, and any other relevant details.
• Serve as a liaison for traveling staff members and be on hand as necessary.
• Assist the team in identifying prospective clients. Support marketing projects.
• Assist in business development deliverables, including introductory call prep, presentations, and pitches (e.g., pulling presentation materials together for intro calls).
• Attend select prospect calls to take notes and follow up on the next steps.
• Assistance with participant tracking and other ad hoc projects.

Ideal Experience

• 5+ years of experience in an operations or office management role.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet strict deadlines with little oversight.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other support team members and staff.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, proofreading, and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Superb organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Team player, passionate in providing exceptional customer support, and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and effectively deal with a wide array of people.

This is a Temporary-to-Hire opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Leads the HRIS team to deliver new solutions and augment current processes to deliver new capabilities to business partners within a complex organizational structure.
• In combination with HR, develops enterprise-wide HR systems strategy and roadmaps. Leads implementation of various initiatives to accomplish strategy.
• Provides deep knowledge of HRIS and ADP Vantage solutions and HR business processes to lead and direct HRIS Analysts.
• Supports ADP Vantage governance structure aligned with business processes.
• Strong technical capabilities with the ability to engage in strategic discussions with internal clients throughout the organization and third-party vendors.
• Manage relationships with IT technical resources supporting ADP Vantage and other HR systems, ensuring smooth operations and timely solutions.
• Responsible for functional support issue resolution and the management of HRIS overall resolution response time.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct high-level needs analysis and produce reporting and data analysis.
• Problem-solving, analytical skills, and the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Lead teams through ADP Vantage feature release updates and enhancements
• Capable of educating, coaching, and overseeing the activities of less experienced staff and other team members
• Educate employees on system/data standards and best practices.

Ideal Experience

• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Strategic and visionary analytical thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving, effective communication, and reporting skills.
• Strong presentation skills to senior-level management.
• Ability to work autonomously through high-level strategic direction.
• Ability to develop and lead effective training initiatives related to HR Systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field with Masters in related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in HR Systems Management. Global systems integration and implementation
• ADP Vantage experience.