Talent Acquisition Manager
CurrentLead the strategic build-out of the organization's first recruiting department, in support of company-wide talent acquisition for this amazing $1B, privately-held, multi-state company with 1,000 employees.* Develop strategic and tactical 5 year business plans to move from highly de-centralized recruiting efforts to a semi-centralized model, supported by a recruiting team and technology. Presented to executive committee and company owner & received unanimous approval and support* Implemented a regional recruiting model; hired a team of 3 recruiters, 3 Workforce Development Specialists and 1 administrator to deliver exceptional business partnership and full life-cycle recruiting service* Manage all hiring related activity including: sourcing, employment branding, college relations, hourly & salaried recruiting in union and non-union environments, diversity, compliance, technology, policies & procedures, background/drug screening, behavioral assessments* Secured and managed technology and resources needed to support years 1-2 of the vision: iCIMS ATS, LinkedIn corporate, Indeed corporate, Salary.com, eQuest, background screening and applicant assessments* Involved in and committed to the company's transformation to a modern, agile, digitally savvy company, setting the bar as an industry leader* Act as a key management member of the HR team, driving change through successful business partnerships, the updating of policies and a commitment to continuous improvement.