Baronika Doljac
Lawrence,Kansas
Summary
Talent Acquisition professional with a deep understanding of recruitment strategies, employee engagement, and workforce planning. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Adept at identifying top talent, managing full-cycle recruitment, and adapting to changing needs. Valued for communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and strategic thinking.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Capitol Federal Savings Bank
Topeka, KS
02.2024 - 03.2026
- Analyzed workforce needs and implemented targeted talent acquisition strategies to support organizational alignment.
- Oversaw full recruitment lifecycle, successfully attracting and selecting candidates to improve overall hiring effectiveness for 80+ annual hires.
- Facilitated alignment between department leaders and staffing needs to optimize workforce planning. Crafted precise job descriptions and hiring criteria that enhanced recruitment effectiveness. Contributed to improved talent acquisition processes through strategic job requirement definitions.
- Implemented efficient recruiting strategies, resulting in a more than 30% reduction in time-to-fill for open positions.
- Instituted comprehensive candidate evaluation practices, resulting in a significant improvement in hiring quality.
- Developed and implemented job posting strategies aimed at increasing diversity and attracting top candidates.
- Orchestrated comprehensive interview processes, ensuring alignment of interview guides and questions with job specifications.
- Analyzed compensation packages and advised on salary recommendations, incentives, and start dates for new hires.
- Analyzed recruitment data, emphasizing time-to-fill and source effectiveness, to refine and improve talent acquisition methods.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts of three team members, focusing on performance enhancement and professional development within the team.
Contract Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Hanwha Qcells USA
Irvine, CA
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted comprehensive analysis and developed recruitment strategies to effectively engage and attract leading talent in renewable energy sector.
- Facilitated collaboration with hiring managers to outline essential job criteria and produce impactful job descriptions.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment efforts, successfully placing 60+ candidates under tight deadlines.
- Orchestrated onboarding processes to support new employees in adapting to and embracing the organizational culture.
- Monitored and optimized recruitment strategies to consistently meet or exceed benchmarks for candidate quality and client satisfaction.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
ENGIE Impact
New York City, NY
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Oversaw talent acquisition initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational staffing objectives through complete recruitment cycles.
- Spearheaded discussions with cross-functional teams to identify and formalize hiring needs and specific role criteria.
- Analyzed and refined candidate selection methods to align with organizational goals, resulting in decreased employee turnover rates.
- Facilitated training for junior recruiters, strengthening their skills in talent acquisition and enriching overall candidate engagement.
- Conducted analysis of candidate feedback and hiring manager perspectives to continuously optimize recruitment approaches.
HR Business Partner
LMH Health
Lawrence, KS
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Drafted comprehensive position statements for EEOC while managing sensitive employee grievances and liaising with legal counsel.
- Analyzed workforce needs and allocated resources effectively to drive operational efficiency.
- Analyzed feedback from exit interviews with employees to inform strategic initiatives and enhance workplace culture.
- Managed comprehensive talent acquisition processes, focusing on aligning recruitment with strategic organizational goals.
- Established and maintained effective communication channels between diverse business divisions to foster operational efficiency.
- Implemented strategic communication practices to optimize team workflows and foster employee job satisfaction.
- Educated senior leaders on appropriate strategies for employee corrective actions.
- Engaged with legal and compliance teams to assess documentation and obtain critical insights for the development of training procedures.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Bluescope Buildings
Kansas City, MO
12.2007 - 03.2021
- Designed and implemented scalable talent acquisition strategies for a 2,500 organization, supporting workforce growth and operational needs
- Managed a team of 9 recruiters, implementing strategies to improve performance and nurture an inclusive culture, resulting in increased retention rates
- Developed and deployed ATS (Smart Recruiter) and analytics dashboards, resulting in a significant reduction of administrative hours
- Managed recruitment processes for various departments, successfully elevating employee count by 22% over a twelve-month period
- Facilitated the creation and implementation of comprehensive strategies to promote an inclusive culture, ensuring alignment with organizational values
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement in sourcing and hiring practices
- Evaluated and updated company recruitment policies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Improved company branding efforts by developing compelling content for career websites and social media channels that highlighted organizational culture and values
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2005
Skills
- Workforce strategy development
- Global recruitment
- Talent management
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Project management
- Proficient in ATS and HRIS technologies
- Data analytics expertise
- Diversity and inclusion strategies
- Talent acquisition and employer branding
- Data-driven decision making
- Candidate pipeline management
- Social media recruiting
- Job posting optimization
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Onboarding, training, and development
- Leadership training and development
- Employee relations
Accomplishments
Developing Talent Award July 2022
ENGIE Impact
Mentored team members and provided training for stakeholders to improve hiring practices.
Building A Diverse Team April 2010
BlueScope Buildings North America
Successfully attracted and hired diverse talent, removing bias, and ensuring a fair process.
Affiliations
- Member of Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR)
Certification
- Senior Professionals in Human Resources (SPHR)
- HR Certifications
- HR Management: HR for People Managers
- University of Minnesota (Coursera Online)
- Project Management Principles and Practices (Coursera Online)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace
- ESSEC Business School (Online Course)
- Dashboards & Storytelling with Tableau
- UD Davis (Coursera Online)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Capitol Federal Savings Bank
02.2024 - 03.2026
Contract Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Hanwha Qcells USA
06.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
ENGIE Impact
03.2022 - 02.2023
HR Business Partner
LMH Health
03.2021 - 03.2022
Talent Acquisition Manager
Bluescope Buildings
12.2007 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Capella University
Core Competencies
- Program & Project Management in Talent Acquisition
- Strategic Recruitment Planning & Workforce Forecasting
- Recruitment Process Optimization & Automation
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision Making & Analytics (Power BI)
- Employer Branding & Diversity Initiatives
- ATS & HRIS Technologies (Workday, Lever, Smartsheets)
- Change & Organizational Management
- Employer Branding & Candidate Experience