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Orlando, Fl, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

• Led Talent Acquisition for 8,000 employees across 35 states, with 6 direct reports. • Rebuilt the department from a post-pandemic state, aligning strategies and business goals.• Effectively implemented a new ATS, leading to a 392% increase in applicant flow and a 12% reduction in drop-off rate.• Developed a scalable TA strategy that improved Time to Offer by 27%, Time to Hire by 18%, and increased hires by 32%.• Integrated tiered pay bands, leading to consistent wages and a 3.2% variance to budget improvement.• Successfully managed high-volume recruiting and scaling efforts, meeting business demands. • Executed innovative sourcing strategies, contributing to $372K in budget savings and $228K in job board cost reductions.• Integrated data analytics into recruitment processes to track key metrics and improve decision-making.

New Albany, Ohio, Us

• Led HR and Talent Management for 18,000 employees across 19 states, with 12 direct reports.• Led strategy and execution to successfully drive recruitment, retention, and talent development.• Spearheaded corporate HR function restructuring, leading to $630K in immediate cost savings.• Reduced annual external agency spending from $250k to $40k.• Improved turnover from 49% to 34% and increased internal promotions from 40% to 70% through targeted development programs and talent pipeline initiatives.• Reducing employee relations issues by 30% through streamlined processes.• Progressed through roles from HR Manager to Sr. Manager, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic impact.

New Albany, Ohio, Us

• Led the Field HR team supporting 7 regions across 19 states with 6 direct reports.• Reduced employee relations issues by 30% through streamlined processes and training.• Designed HR processes for laying off and closing 75+ underperforming locations.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to revise and update employee handbooks.

New Albany, Ohio, Us

• Managed HR needs for 2 regions, focusing on employee relations and talent management.• Increased internal promotions from 40% to 70% with a new development process.• Created an HR toolkit for field management, ensuring easy access and updates.• Piloted the HR Specialist development position, improving leadership transitions.