Hi, I’m
Andrea Guglielmetti
Belmont,NC
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Summary
Strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Leader with over 20 years of experience leading recruitment strategies and building high-performing teams across diverse industries. Recognized for transforming talent functions, driving organizational growth, and fostering strong partnerships with executive leadership. Expert in high-volume and corporate recruiting, employer branding, and talent strategy. Proven ability to implement scalable recruitment solutions and elevate the candidate experience through data-driven decision-making and technology optimization.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE)
Director of Talent Acquisition
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Lead enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy to support rapid growth across K-12 foodservice operations.
- Partner with executive leadership to align workforce planning with organizational objectives.
- Oversee full-cycle recruiting for high-volume field, culinary, and corporate roles while ensuring a consistent, positive candidate experience.
- Implement data-driven recruiting solutions and optimize ATS/HR technology to scale hiring efficiency.
- Build, coach, and develop a high-performing recruiting team to act as trusted advisors to business leaders.
- Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by cultivating diverse candidate pipelines.
Carolina Tractor & Equipment (CTE)Charlotte, NC
Corporate Recruiter
10.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Partner with Carolina Cat/LiftOne business units to identify staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, and execute full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Collaborate with HR team and business leaders to define qualifications and ensure alignment in hiring decisions.
- Source, screen, and qualify candidates based on skills, experience, compensation, and cultural fit.
- Coach hiring managers on best practices to ensure a smooth and consistent recruiting process.
- Sourced talent for shared services (IT, HR, Marketing), sales, warehouse, and service leadership roles.
- Represent the company at networking events, college career fairs, and recruiting events to build candidate pipelines.
Elior North AmericaCharlotte, NC
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
06.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Led and coached a team of 14 remote Talent Acquisition Recruiters supporting high-volume hiring across multiple business units.
- Strategized recruiting for non-exempt positions in healthcare, K12 and higher education, and correctional facilities.
- Built strong partnerships with business leaders, HR partners, and talent acquisition teams to meet organizational hiring needs.
- Monitored market and competitor trends to influence compensation and talent strategies.
Elior North AmericaCharlotte, NC
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
10.2018 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for mid- to senior-level roles across diverse functions.
- Partnered with Directors and Hiring Managers to develop recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Implemented sourcing techniques leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, schools, associations, and networking.
- Proactively developed and maintained talent pipelines for critical and future roles.
- Ensured consistent candidate experience while guiding leadership on talent acquisition best practices.
Compass GroupCharlotte, NC
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
05.2006 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Led high-volume, full-cycle recruiting across healthcare, business dining, corporate dining, and vending divisions.
- Placed leadership and specialized roles including Directors of Food Service, Executive Chefs, HR, Procurement, and Sales professionals.
- Collaborated with senior leadership and hiring managers to streamline recruitment and improve candidate selection.
- Wrote job descriptions, sourced candidates, and managed the interview-to-offer process using PeopleFluent ATS.
Compass GroupCharlotte, NC
Regional HR Specialist
08.2009 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Provided HR support for over 280 food service employees across eight healthcare facilities under Carolinas Healthcare System.
- Led recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations in partnership with facility leadership.
- Supervised HR staff including a Coordinator, Office Administrator, and Cash Office Specialist.
- Managed Workers’ Compensation, unemployment claims, and new hire orientations.
Education
Bryant & Stratton College
AOS from Medical Office Management
University Overview
- Dean’s List
- GPA: 3.8
Skills
- Talent Strategy & Acquisition Leadership
- Executive Partnership & Workforce Planning
- Full Life Cycle & High-Volume Recruiting
- Recruiting Technology Optimization (ATS/HRIS)
- Candidate Experience & Employer Branding
- Team Development & Performance Coaching
- Diversity Recruitment & Talent Pipelines
- Strategic Sourcing & Talent Market Intelligence
Systems And Tools
- ADP
- Paycom
- PeopleFluent
- ICims
- Bullhorn
- TalentReef
- Kronos
- Peoplesoft
- Jobvite
- Predictive Index
- CompAnalyst
- Payfactors
- Verified First
Timeline
Director of Talent Acquisition
Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE)
06.2022 - Current
Corporate Recruiter
Carolina Tractor & Equipment (CTE)
10.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Elior North America
06.2021 - 10.2021
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Elior North America
10.2018 - 06.2021
Regional HR Specialist
Compass Group
08.2009 - 05.2012
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Compass Group
05.2006 - 12.2016
Bryant & Stratton College
AOS from Medical Office Management