James Walker Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, WA, US

US

• Engages with TA Systems team to design technology solutions to meet business requirements with a balanced view toward automation, customer experience, cost-effectiveness, maintenance, performance, scalability.
• Manages customer expectations regarding TA programs and technology solutions including participation in relevant steering committees.
• Maintains knowledge of healthcare industry and technology trends to apply to TA programs and technology solutions strategy.
• Provides responsive leadership to coordinate, delegate, and motivate staff; evaluates performance for direct reports, contingent staff, and dotted line/skip level direct reports; works with individuals and HR to.
• Accountable for all TA programs and systems including vendor management for the organization.
• Builds consensus and drives to agreement upon a course of action where there are multiple perspectives.

US

• Responsible for partnering with Talent Acquisition (TA), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Information Services (IS) leadership to set the strategic direction for recruiting technology and systems, create.
• Evaluate, select, design, test, implement, integrate, manage, optimize and support TA systems including Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC), Taleo Enterprise Edition (TEE) Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Avature.
• Enables various technologies to integrate successfully with the ATS by partnering with HRIS and IS teams.
• Recommends short-term and long-term system solutions to support TA strategies, programs and processes.
• Consults on design of system to produce reporting on key business metrics, enables the business to make data driven decisions through data analysis and tells the story of TA’s technology success and results through data.
• Responsible for providing technical and procedural training for all TA systems, including the design/delivery of training programs and preparation/maintenance of training materials.

Renton, WA, US

• Manager responsible for setting the strategic direction for Talent Acquisition (TA) technology solutions. Key areas of responsibility include the following:
• Design, implement, integrate, manage and evaluate TA systems including Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM), interview scheduling, video interviewing, reference checking systems and.
• Accountable for managing TA technology operating policies and procedures as well as recommend short-term and long-term system solutions to support TA strategies, programs and processes.
• Responsible for providing technical and procedural training for all TA systems including the design/delivery of training programs and preparation/maintenance of training materials.
• Design and implement innovative technologies that are aligned with the strategic direction of the business and enable thoughtful candidate management, process flows, and positive application experience for candidates.
• Work collaboratively and strategically with TA Directors/Managers to align staffing goals with program efforts and systems

Arlington, VA, US

• Accomplishments:
• Design and execute projects related to assessments, college/university, diversity, military, professional (hourly & salaried), and contract/contingent labor hiring
• Identify, design, and implement operational changes to global staffing related services and programs
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance or improve current processes
• Develop and execute communication strategy
• In partnership with systems team, drive Application Tracking System (ATS) related process design and enhancements

Seattle, WA, US

• Accomplishments:
• Created & delivered Amazon Recruiting Technology (ART) site mapping & updated recruiting process workflow in Visio to be aligned with new internal recruiting system (ART)
• Gathered, validated, prioritized & implemented enhancement requests for existing 3rd party recruiting systems (iCIMS & Taleo)
• Created Business Requirements Document (BRD) & implemented RSU Validation between Taleo & PeopleSoftResponsibilities:
• Deliver technology solutions – consult with the business to identify and define business requirements, to initiate and prioritize enhancements, prepare functional specifications, create Business Requirements Documents.
• Build partnerships with development teams – work closely with internal technology teams and vendors to deliver tools and system solutions, provide monthly review and assessment of the business solution performance and.

Seattle, WA, US

• Accomplishments:
• Managed ATS Request for Proposal (RFP) project to evaluate and select final vendor
• 2012 Cost Savings: o Direct Placement Agencies ($4.82 million) o Contingent Workforce/Vendor Management ($3.8 million)Responsibilities:
• Manage team of 9 direct reports overseeing the following global recruiting programs and systems: o Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Peopleclick/Peoplefluent o Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) system: Avature o.
• Identify and deliver program improvements and enhancements
• Manage vendor negotiations as well as day-to-day management of core vendor relationships and programs; includes establishing and managing to identified service levels

Seattle, WA, US

• Accomplishments:
• Reduced volume of open technical issues with ATS vendor from over 30 to under 10 by prioritizing existing issues to top 5 list in order for technical support to maintain focus on most critical issues
• Created new specialized workflows for Executive and University recruiting process
• Implemented resume parsing engine between ATS and candidate portals (external, internal and university career sites) to improve candidate search and global reporting capabilities leading to increased ROI
• LinkedIn Apply integration with ATS and candidate portals providing improved candidate experience (less clicks to apply using LinkedIn profile instead of resume)
• Refreshed ATS training database to mirror production for training demos and user practice

Redmond, Washington, US

• Accomplishments:
• Drive adoption, change management, deployment and training for global Microsoft Staffing organization (800+ users) on new global Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This was the largest global staffing system.
• 2010 One HR Team Award: Readiness and Capability Plan for Greater China Region Staffing Team
• 2010 One HR Team Award: HR Future Starts/Open Requisitions Reporting Team
• 2009 One HR Team Award: Leadership and Contribution on Global Staffing Systems Launch
• 2009 Individual HR Award: Excellence in Execution

Redmond, Washington, US

• Accomplishments:
• Project managed implementation of the following programs: o Manager sponsor for the Diversity Pillar project team (8 team members) o Campus Plus program o Dual Career/Trailing Spouse program o University Alumni program
• 2 direct reports were promoted from Staffing Associate to Staffing ConsultantResponsibilities:
• Build, mentor & motivate team of 5 direct reports
• Align staffing resources against critical business needs
• Complete mid-year career development discussions & annual performance reviews for my team of direct reports as well as ensure they have identified mentors

Redmond, Washington, US

• Accomplishments:
• Promoted 5 levels in 5 years
• 2004 Recipient of “Gold Star” award & bonus
• 2002/2003 Received “Certificate of Excellence” in recognition for the most diversity hires for the Technical Staffing organization
• Two time recipient of the “Super Teamer of the Month” award & first recipient of staffing team’s “Ace Award” for my overall accomplishments in 2002 & 2003
• Finished in top 5 for hiring results in 2002 & 2003

• Develop and maintain network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Write job descriptions and job advertisements.
• Screen resumes determining fit for open positions.
• Conduct phone and in-person interviews with potential candidates.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Perform reference and background checks on applicants.

Bellevue, WA, US

• Perform research on HR issues including statistical research.
• Execute ad hoc projects related to all areas of HR.
• Carry out updates of HR related support materials.
• Coordinate outplacement program.
• Assist management in transition process from PACCAR to CSK by conducting research and generating reports.
• Administer new hires, transfers and terminations.

Bellevue, WA, US

• Assist in department audit of personnel files.
• HRIS data-entry and report processing.
• Coordinate job postings and reference checks.
• Maintain employee files and new hire file set-up.
• Administer Employee of the Month program.

Mba, Technology Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Management And Human Resources