Aaron M. Rudrow
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Results-oriented Talent Acquisition leader with a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives that drive quality hires, improve time-to-fill positions, and increase associate retention. Skilled in leveraging data-driven approaches and analytics to optimize recruitment processes, resulting in improved hiring outcomes. Adept at building strong relationships with internal and external partners while implementing innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent and increase diversity within organizations. A strong people-first leader who is passionate about developing the team to achieve their goals, while leading the Talent Acquisition function to breakthrough results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Rue21
08.2022 - Current
- Lead the Talent Acquisition function for both the Support and Distribution Centers, as well as provide support for field-based recruiting efforts.
- Create processes to attract best-in-class talent throughout every level of the company.
- Lead a team of Talent Acquisition professionals through creative development, effective coaching, consistent feedback, and instilling winning behaviors.
- Reduce time to fill for Support Center roles from averaging 6-8 months to less than 3 months in less than one year.
- Developed department transparency to build trust throughout the organization.
- Implemented tools and best practices for field-based recruiting to ensure the fleet of 500+ stores had appropriate personnel at all times.
- Reduced department spending by $475,000 by eliminating the need to outsource through agencies and contract negotiation to provide the best tools needed to recruit top talent.
- Report to: Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer.
Recruiting Manager
Potbelly Sandwich Works
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Within my first 30 days, I filled Support Center positions with highly qualified and talented professionals that previously had little or no candidate flow in over six months.
- Responsible for hiring and professional leadership and development of entry-level Talent Acquisition professionals.
- Lead recruiting efforts for the Support Center and the fleet of 350+ restaurants.
- Reported to: Director, Talent Acquisition
Manager, Human Resources
Dunkin' (Franchise)
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Implemented the use of an Applicant Tracking System; converted a fleet of 200+ restaurants from paper onboarding to a completely digital process.
- Support field and corporate leaders on employee relations concerns, creating an environment where both educating and conflict resolution became the priority.
- Lead payroll process and team (multi-unit, multi-state)
- Developed process and established company handbooks, policies, and best practices.
- Lead team of Talent Acquisition Professionals (Support Center and Field Recruiting functions)
- Responsible for company payroll process and team of Payroll Professionals.
- Implemented and managed digital Form I-9 Compliance throughout the company.
- Reported to: Director, Human Resources
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Taco Bell (Franchise)
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Increased restaurant staffing from 28% to 65% in first 90 days in position.
- Created and implemented unique candidate sourcing techniques to make our brand appealing to candidates across our fleet of over 200+ restaurants.
- Responsible for creating and managing Talent Acquisition budget (reduced spending by over 30% through a complete budget scrum and creating tools for in-house use.)
- Hired and trained 3 Talent Acquisition Professionals during first 3 months in role; responsible for ongoing development of direct reports.
- Reported to: Senior Director, Human Resources
Human Resources and Talent Acquisition
Contract Work
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Successfully placed over 300 candidates up to and including C-Suite Executives.
- Revised and implemented corporate policy and handbooks for 15+ organizations.
- Provided Talent Acquisition and Employee Relation consultation to top hospitality industry leaders.
- Created best-in-class internal audit tools and trained behaviors for Regional, District, and Store-level management to ensure their facilities are compliant and customer-focused.
Multi-Unit Training Store General Manager
CEC Entertainment, Inc.
07.2007 - 12.2017
- Full responsibility for 4 restaurants; direct reports included 12 managers of 125 associates.
- Responsible for financials, hiring, training, facility management, and all personnel processes.
- Operated as a Regional Training Store; responsible for training all internal and external management candidates throughout the Northeast and Southeast Regions.
- Company-Wide Learning and Development Leader
- Reported to: Regional Vice President of Operations
SUMMARY
Results-oriented Talent Acquisition leader with a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives that drive quality hires, improve time-to-fill positions, and increase associate retention. Skilled in leveraging data-driven approaches and analytics to optimize recruitment processes, resulting in improved hiring outcomes. Adept at building strong relationships with internal and external partners while implementing innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent and increase diversity within organizations. A strong people-first leader who is passionate about developing his team to achieve their goals, while leading the Talent Acquisition function to breakthrough results.
Timeline
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Rue21
08.2022 - Current
Recruiting Manager
Potbelly Sandwich Works
05.2022 - 08.2022
Manager, Human Resources
Dunkin' (Franchise)
01.2021 - 05.2022
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Taco Bell (Franchise)
10.2019 - 01.2021
Human Resources and Talent Acquisition
Contract Work
01.2018 - 10.2019
Multi-Unit Training Store General Manager
CEC Entertainment, Inc.
07.2007 - 12.2017