Cliff Reilly

Current

Managing Partner at Sterling Partners USA

Past

Executive Recruiter at The Q Works Group
Director Recruitment & Retention at Sunbelt Rentals
VP Human Resources at Goodman Manufacturing/Amana

AVP Recruiter at Texas Commerce Bank
Executive Recruiter at Woodlands Executive Search & M.David Lowe
Director Saudi Arabia & Kuwait at Pan Am Airways

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Education

Michigan State University

Recommended

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Connections

249 connections

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Websites

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Cliff Reilly’s Summary

Cliff brings over 25 years experience as both an Executive Recruiter and Corporate Human Resources Executive, and as such understands the critical importance of recruiting quality talent for an organization.

He specializes in the search and recruitment of primarily Engineering, Human Resources and Supply Chain professionals from mid career to executive levels, but has also proven success in the Sales/Marketing and Accounting/Finance fields.

Having been a V.P. Human Resources for an 8,000 employee manufacturing company and Director Recruitment & Retention for a major construction equipment rental co., along with his 10 plus years as an Executive Recruiter he works exceptionally well with both senior level executives and Human Resources management.

He is also a “Qualified, Impartial Third party Mediator” having met all the requirements of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and can help resolve employee or any other type of business disputes before they turn into litigation.

Cliff Reilly’s Specialties:

Recruiting, recruitment, staffing, Appliance, HVAC/R, AEC/MEP. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, sales, talent, marketing, HR, human resources, employee relations, labor relations.

Cliff Reilly’s Experience

Managing Partner

Sterling Partners USA

(Privately Held; Management Consulting industry)

May 2009 — Present (3 months)

Specializing in the search and recruitment of Engineering, HR and Supply Chain professionals, focusing on companies in the Mid Atlantic region.
Executive Recruiter

The Q Works Group

(Staffing and Recruiting industry)

January 2005 — February 2009 (4 years 2 months)

Responsible for the search, recruitment and placement of candidates primarily in the Engineering profession, but also successfully completed searches in the Accounting/Finance, Manufacturing General Mgt, Sales and Supply Chain professions, .with a focus on the Appliance and HVACR industries. Identify and acquire potential business clients through cold calling, networking, referrals and internet search activities, then recruiting potential candidates by the same sales techniques. Exceptional track record in closing, once an offer is made, with no fall-offs/drops in the past 4 years.
Director Recruitment & Retention

Sunbelt Rentals

(Public Company; Construction industry)

2002 — 2004 (2 years)

Was primarily responsible for recruiting and then retaining the best workforce possible. Developed a centralized staffing function utilizing internet recruiting sites, created an “Employment Brand” and a consistent advertising message and image throughout the country. Developed and implemented a “Performance Management” process, a pre-employment assessment and background check process, exit interviews and worked with managers throughout the country in areas such as interviewing skills, recruiting techniques, and employee relations.
VP Human Resources

Goodman Manufacturing/Amana

(Consumer Goods industry)

1990 — 2001 (11 years)

Responsible for Recruitment and Staffing and other HR management functions at manufacturing plants (union and non-union), corporate offices and distribution centers.

• Implemented recruitment procedures, including internet recruiting strategies, resulting in an improved candidate selection process and timing, while at the same time eliminating the use of agencies.
• Hired, trained and managed a team of recruiters that handled both salaried and hourly positions.
• Charged by the owners to keep the family environment as the Company grew (800 to 8,000 employees), which was achieved through maintaining open communications, a spirit of mutual trust and respect through all levels of the Company, open door policies, fair and consistent application of all policies, and competitive compensation and benefit plans.
• Created and implemented various supervisory training programs such as: sexual harassment, safety, documenting discipline, interviewing, union avoidance
AVP Recruiter

Texas Commerce Bank

(Banking industry)

1987 — 1990 (3 years)

As an in-house Executive Recruiter for this 8,000 employee, $17 billion assets banking organization was responsible for Professional and Executive level staffing.
Executive Recruiter

Woodlands Executive Search & M.David Lowe

(Staffing and Recruiting industry)

February 1980 — August 1987 (7 years 7 months)

Specialized in the recruitment of MIS and Telecommunication professionals for both national and international client companies.
Director Saudi Arabia & Kuwait

Pan Am Airways

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Airlines/Aviation industry)

1970 — 1979 (9 years)