Karen Sturzenacker is a Executive recruiter skilled in TA enablement, process re-engineering, and advancing strategic initiatives. Recognized for helping diverse teams achieve operational excellence through continuous improvement. at Symbotic. She possess expertise in recruiting, human resources, talent acquisition, applicant tracking systems, technical recruiting and 17 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "I had the pleasure of working with Karen on the executive recruiting team at Wayfair, and her contributions have been nothing short of remarkable. Karen stands out as an exceptional problem solver, seamlessly navigating complex recruitment challenges with ease. Her ability to dissect intricate situations and devise effective strategies is unparalleled. Karen's tenure at Wayfair, showcases her profound impact. Not only did she excel in her recruiting duties, but she also played a pivotal role in enhancing our talent acquisition processes. Her involvement around improving our recruiting tools led to improved data integrity across our global talent pools, achieving an impressive 18% increase in just eight weeks. Her involvement further exemplifies her leadership and commitment to excellence, especially in developing and delivering training sessions that have benefitted our entire organization. Beyond her technical skills, Karen's mindfulness of the candidate and hiring stakeholder experience truly sets her apart. She embodies the rare blend of strategic thinking and empathetic engagement, ensuring both seamless recruitment processes and positive experiences for all involved. Karen's contributions have been invaluable to our team, and I have no doubt she will continue to make significant impacts wherever she goes. She is an asset to any organization fortunate enough to work with her.", "Karen is a true 100x recruiter. Karen never just thinks about how she can improve her own searches; she consistently improved processes, tools, and technology for all of Wayfair talent acquisition. A great example of this is when we implemented Gem as our CRM. The first ~6 months there wasn't a plan in place to increase efficiency because our TAOps team was fully dedicated to an ATS implementation. Karen and I volunteered with another colleague to drive a cohesive OKR-driven framework for how we were going to demonstrate Gem as a value add for Wayfair's tech recruiting. This centered on 3 success metrics: 1) improving data integrity, 2) increasing prospect growth in Gem, and 3) raising messaging replied rate. Additionally, this started as a tech recruiting mission; however, Karen saw the opportunity to scale this and we got buy-in from senior leaders across our TA org to scale this to all non-volume recruiting teams. Karen is the type of recruiter that will advocate for the company, advocate for the candidate, advise the best possible hiring decision for her teams, and you'll be able to laugh with her along the way (especially if it's about cats!). As a former R4R recruiter, I'd hire Karen in a heartbeat, especially if you're looking to increase the technical leadership within your organization.", and "I had the pleasure of working closely with Karen during her tenure as the Principal Tech Recruiter at Wayfair, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for her outstanding contributions to our team. Karen possesses an unparalleled depth of knowledge in white glove recruiting, showcasing her ability to identify and engage top-tier tech talent seamlessly. Her excellent stakeholder management skills set her apart, ensuring a collaborative and efficient hiring process. What truly stands out is Karen's remarkable adaptability and adept navigation of change management, making her an invaluable asset to any organization undergoing transformation. Karen's enthusiasm for automation, AI, and tech implementations in talent acquisition is contagious. She not only embraces innovation but actively leads efforts to drive team-wide tech adoption. Her role in implementing and refining reporting mechanisms, setting KPIs, and providing comprehensive training has significantly elevated our recruitment processes. Beyond her individual achievements, Karen has championed organization-wide programs, demonstrating her commitment to the holistic improvement of our talent acquisition functions. Her strategic vision and leadership have played a pivotal role in shaping a dynamic and forward-thinking recruitment environment at Wayfair. Karen's many skills, coupled with her passion for technology in recruitment, make her an exceptional partner."