Alexis Kaufman
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced talent acquisition leader with over 15 years in public, private, and healthcare sectors. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams, leveraging Workday analytics to drive data-informed hiring decisions, and implementing DEI strategies that enhance organizational diversity. Committed to fostering inclusive work environments and aligning recruitment efforts with strategic business goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RECRUITING SUPERVISOR
City and County of Denver
08.2022 - Current
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 7 recruiters, consistently exceeding key hiring targets while maintaining a 98% candidate satisfaction score and a 94% hiring manager satisfaction rate
- Team engagement has remained 15% above city benchmarks for the past three years
- Spearheaded a recruitment optimization initiative using Workday Advanced Analytics and custom dashboards, reducing average time-to-fill by 12%, boosting pipeline conversion rates by 18%, and cutting offer declines by 20% through more targeted outreach and communication
- Run complex, real-time reporting from Workday to monitor open roles, track offer acceptance trends, and balance recruiter workloads
- Insights from these reports led to a 27% improvement in fill rates for hard-to-staff positions
- Collaborate with department heads and executive leadership to forecast staffing needs, align hiring with strategic goals, and advance citywide DEI efforts—driving a measurable increase in diversity hiring through data-informed sourcing strategies
- Designed and launched scalable, data-driven recruiting campaigns across five key departments, resulting in a 30% increase in applicant volume and a 15% improvement in interview-to-offer ratios through targeted sourcing strategies
- Own end-to-end team performance planning, including goal setting, quarterly reviews, succession development
- Promoting three team members in two years through focused coaching and leadership support
- Lead monthly recruiting performance reviews using Workday dashboards and visual reporting, helping influence executive decisions—such as securing funding for two new recruiter roles in response to a projected 23% rise in hiring demand.
SENIOR RECRUITER
City and County of Denver – Denver Human Services
04.2016 - 08.2022
- Led full-cycle recruitment for Denver Human Services, overseeing an average of 600 hires annually across a variety of roles supporting over 1,200 employees
- Acted as a strategic advisor to leadership, participating in workforce planning and offering data-driven insights on hiring trends and future staffing needs
- Mentored junior recruiters and developed onboarding support that improved team performance and consistency; contributed to the growth and development of 5+ recruiters
- Designed and implemented a department-wide training program for hiring managers, increasing satisfaction scores by 22% and reducing time-to-interview by 15%
- Sourced and attracted high-quality candidates using Workday, LinkedIn, and community partnerships, resulting in a 3:1 interview-to-offer ratio and improved candidate diversity
- Maintained ATS compliance (Workday) and ensured timely, accurate updates; recognized as a Subject Matter Expert on recruitment market trends and their organizational impact.
RECRUITER
InnovAge
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Performed full cycle recruiting, executed sourcing strategies resulting in hiring qualified candidates, developed job posting content, cultivated and maintained relationships with schools and organizations and utilized various direct sourcing techniques
- Coordinated with candidates and hiring managers to schedule phone and onsite interviews Supported hiring managers through the interview process, including use of interview guides and coaching on interviewing techniques and behavioral based interviewing methodologies
- Extended offers, negotiated salary, partnered with other HR staff and vendors as needed to ensure completion of all pre/postemployment
TALENT AQUISITION SPECIALIST
National Jewish Health
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Increased educational awareness, coordinated and implemented college recruiting initiatives
- Developed working relationships within colleges, presented to students, and attended student-centered focus groups
- Networked through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees
- Attended local professional meetings and membership development meetings
- Aided public relations in establishing a recognizable employer of choice reputation for the institution, both internally and externally
- Attended career fairs for recruiting and company recognition
- Designed and executed on-site career fairs for high turn-over departments
- Cultivated and built relationships while demonstrating strong sales skills, excellent communication and big picture thinking to function as a strong consultant for the business partners
- Coordinated all pre-employment processes, including but not limited to, reference checks, offer letters, background checks, and new hire paperwork
- Conduct first day on boarding
- Enhanced the current career website to increase applicant flow and create a talent community to internally recruit from
RECRUITER/HR GENERALIST
Centura Health
12.2006 - 05.2013
- Responsible for sourcing, screening evaluating and interviewing qualified candidates
- Negotiated compensation, relocation and benefits packages and conducted new hire paperwork
- Utilized Talent Selection and behavioral based interviewing techniques, provided employee training to Executives, Directors, Administrators, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leads, and Trainers in all areas of the organization
- Coordinated external relationships and partnerships with accredited universities and programs to facilitate internships, clinical rotations and recruitment opportunities
- Worked in conjunction with the management team to identify, develop and implement strategic plans to foster proactive approaches for recruitment and retention while meeting financial objectives by forecasting, preparing annual budgets and scheduling expenditures
- Responsible for Human Resource activities to include employment, on boarding, Family Medical Leave, Tuition Reimbursement and compensation
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
REGIS UNIVERSITY
Denver, COTimeline
RECRUITING SUPERVISOR
City and County of Denver
08.2022 - Current
SENIOR RECRUITER
City and County of Denver – Denver Human Services
04.2016 - 08.2022
RECRUITER
InnovAge
09.2015 - 04.2016
TALENT AQUISITION SPECIALIST
National Jewish Health
05.2013 - 09.2015
RECRUITER/HR GENERALIST
Centura Health
12.2006 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts -
REGIS UNIVERSITY
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