Aaron Sowell
Austin,TX
Summary
As a Director Level Talent Partner and experienced Human Resources Professional, I learned to be passionate about delivering a high level of client and candidate experience. My favorite space to work in is building/maintaining a robust internal human resources system to benefit the longevity of the organization I work with. As an experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. I possess exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. I am experienced in all aspects of recruiting, operations, strategy and finance.
My areas of expertise include: Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Recruitment, Consulting, Team Leadership/Development, Interviewing Best Practices, Sourcing & Hiring Talent, Recruitment Operations & Team Management, Strategic HR initiatives, Succession Planning
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Consultant - Human Resources
The Bombadil Group
11.2022 - Current
- As a Principal Consultant with The Bombadil Group, I bring extensive expertise in guiding organizations through strategic people management initiatives
- With a focus on optimizing human capital and fostering a high-performance culture, I offer comprehensive advisory services encompassing talent acquisition, employee development, compensation and benefits, and HR policy formulation
- Leveraging my exceptional analytical and leadership skills, I partner with clients to design and implement innovative HR solutions that drive organizational effectiveness and maximize employee engagement.
- Applied my Consulting expertise to support company sales and service functions effected by the HR department.
- Directed onsite training for business users to maximize productivity.
- Directed over 10+ HR system audits for companies we are consulting with, resulting in compliance changes and policy implementations.
Director of People Operations
Elevated Reach LLC / SNH Capital Partners
01.2022 - 12.2022
- As the head of people operations, I own the totality of our recruitment process, internal HR team, and overall culture within Elevated Reach and 5 of our umbrella corporations
- Some of my other consultative duties include: Implementation of HR structure with all new acquisitions within the greater private equity firm
- Onboarding senior leadership firm wide and facilitating training on the business model
- Offboarding and Firing
- Consulting on HR compliance, unification, and policy functions of many different portfolios
- Billing 743k.
Senior Executive Recruiter, Consultant
SNH Capital Partners
09.2021 - 06.2022
- In this role I worked with stakeholders at many of our differing portfolio companies in a consulting capacity as a Full-Cycle Expert in Talent Acquisition best practices
- This included industries such as SaaS, FinTech, Mortgage/Banking, Sales Growth, and IT/Accounting
- Some of the responsibilities included: Owning the full cycle of recruitment
- Leading teams to success in their prospective companies TA organization
- Managing stakeholders in many differing industries from VPs to CEO/Founders.
- Improved client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality candidates for executive positions.
Global Recruiting Team Lead, Cardiology
Barton Associates Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2021
- As a recruiting manager I work jointly with recruiters and oversee the full cycle of the recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, the placement processes of providers, working with stakeholders, obtaining licenses/certifications for providers, and much more
- On a daily basis I make sure the recruiting strategies used by my team in Austin are up to date and help them implement new ones
- I also provide advice to the providers working with members of my team on recruiting, interviewing and strategically improving their chances of placement
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- (Billing 861K)
Director, Human Resources
YouthWorks-Detroit
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Directed the people operations of a Non-profit in Detroit, Michigan aiming to provide learning and development services to families within the inner city
- Talent Acquisition
- Management of HRIS
- Management of On/Offboarding
- Management of ATS
- 18 direct reports.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
SPO
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Enhanced candidate pool quality by implementing targeted recruitment strategies and leveraging professional networks.
- Achieved higher employee retention by developing thorough job descriptions and conducting comprehensive interviews.
- Streamlined the hiring process, introducing efficient candidate tracking systems and communication tools for improved collaboration among team members.
- Established strong relationships with universities and industry organizations to attract top talent through on-campus events and career fairs.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating inclusive job advertisements and fostering partnerships with diverse professional groups.
- Managed 8 employees
- Billed 443K
University Relations Specialist/Recruiter
SPO
04.2017 - 05.2018
- University Relations Specialist/Recruiter
- Enhanced candidate pool by developing relationships with universities, colleges and student groups.
- Streamlined interview process for improved efficiency and quality of candidates selected.
- Developed strong partnerships with university career centers to ensure access to top talent.
- Coordinated internship programs to provide meaningful experiences for students and support company objectives.
- Facilitated onboarding process for new hires, leading to increased retention rates.
Education
Communication And Rhetoric -
Texas A&M
01.2017
Skills
- Technical Integration
- Technology Implementation
- Project Coordination
- Program Coordination
- Strategic Development
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Client Relationship Management
- Training and Development
- Market Research
- Management Coaching
Websites
Certification
- SHRM Certified Professional, SHRM-CP
- Professional in Human Resources, PHR
- Certified Professional in Talent Development, CPTD
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Open to: In-office, Remote, or Hybrid work.
Timeline
Principal Consultant - Human Resources
The Bombadil Group
11.2022 - Current
Director of People Operations
Elevated Reach LLC / SNH Capital Partners
01.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Executive Recruiter, Consultant
SNH Capital Partners
09.2021 - 06.2022
Global Recruiting Team Lead, Cardiology
Barton Associates Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2021
Director, Human Resources
YouthWorks-Detroit
05.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
SPO
05.2018 - 06.2019
University Relations Specialist/Recruiter
SPO
04.2017 - 05.2018
Communication And Rhetoric -
Texas A&M