Alexandra Holmes
Rochester,NY
Summary
Recruiting operations leader with 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition and operations. Expert in streamlining recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and leading cross-functional hiring initiatives. Proven track record of reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and driving strategic improvements through collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Passionate about optimizing global recruitment efforts and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Operations Team Lead
Neo4j
04.2022 - Current
- Establish a Dedicated Talent Operations Function: Streamline recruiting processes, create interview training, and improve candidate experience while reducing agency spend and saving the company thousands of dollars
- Lead a High-Performing Team: Manage and mentor recruiting coordinators supporting the global recruitment team, streamlining scheduling, communication, and administrative processes
- Project-Manage Targeted Training Programs: Assess company-wide recruitment needs and design training initiatives from content creation through delivery and completion tracking to effectively upskill teams
- Champion Greenhouse ATS Adoption: Played a key role in implementing Greenhouse (ATS) and maintains expertise in Greenhouse, ensuring product updates are communicated to optimize the recruitment processes
- Spearhead Employer Branding Initiatives: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch company-wide initiatives, including a careers page update
- Collaborate on Skill Development: Partner with the head of recruiting to identify performance gaps and drive continuous improvement through targeted training and process enhancements
- Analyze & Enhance Candidate Experience: Collect and analyze candidate feedback to provide data-driven recommendations that refine the recruitment process
- Build Scalable Documentation: Develop and maintain a Recruiter Handbook, centralizing process documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and operational efficiency
Academic Advisor
University of Rochester
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided advising to a caseload of 100+ students, guiding academic planning, goal-setting, and personal development
- Led course selection advising, ensuring students met program requirements while adhering to academic deadlines
- Supervised and mentored three student employees, fostering their personal and professional growth
- Maintained and updated student records, ensuring compliance with academic policies
- Conducted information sessions to engage prospective students and families
- Served as a primary support contact for students facing academic difficulties, developing plans for success
Assistant Academic Advisor
University of Texas at Austin
04.2020 - 07.2021
Business Recruiter
Wayfair
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Partnered with hiring managers to develop targeted recruiting strategies for competitive talent acquisition
- Managed end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
- Successfully hired 40+ employees across merchandising and product management teams, consistently meeting hiring goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Cornell University
05-2016
Skills
- Created and led interview training for 200 employees
- Led a coordination team that successfully scheduled 2,000 interviews in 2024
- Spearheaded a revamp of the Neo4j careers page, leading to an enhanced applicant experience
- Created 10 branded team documents to give candidates more visibility into the Neo4j interview process and teams
Certification
Neo4j Culture Champion (2024) | Peer-nominated award for embodying company values
Timeline
Talent Operations Team Lead
Neo4j
04.2022 - Current
Academic Advisor
University of Rochester
08.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Academic Advisor
University of Texas at Austin
04.2020 - 07.2021
Business Recruiter
Wayfair
01.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Cornell University
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