Benjamin Reed
St Louis,MO
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager experienced in building diverse candidate pipelines and enhancing hiring processes across professional services and healthcare sectors. Achieved measurable results through leadership in national talent acquisition programs and targeted sourcing initiatives while fostering strong partnerships with hiring managers. Focused on delivering exceptional talent solutions that elevate candidate experience and support organizational objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
UHY
St. Louis, MO
04.2022 - Current
- Talent Acquisition Manager with 10+ years of progressive recruiting and talent strategy experience across professional services and healthcare.
- Combines natural leadership, employer branding, ATS/CRM expertise (iCIMS, Workday, Phenom) and targeted sourcing to build diverse pipelines, reduce time-to-fill and strengthen hiring manager partnerships.
- Coaches and develops recruiting teams, runs scalable marketing programs, and seeks to drive data-informed process improvements that elevate talent quality and candidate experience.
- Led national and international talent acquisition programs, standardizing processes and enhancing cross-office coordination, resulting in improved collaboration and recruitment effectiveness.
- Sourced candidates via ATS/CRM and LinkedIn to create a targeted pipeline and expand professional networks.
- Recruited across Staff-to-Partner levels for audit, tax, R&D credits, finance, IT, IT audit, corporate finance, valuation, transaction services, and HR.
- Joined transition team for iCIMS to Workday, ensuring data integrity and continuity of recruiting operations.
- Executed a marketing campaign generating 320,000 impressions, successfully raising brand awareness and increasing candidate engagement.
- Helped the university Talent Acquisition team Organize a two-day recruitment program for up to 31 university students, maintaining program flow and strong candidate experience.
Recruiter
Randstad
St. Louis, Remote
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Led full-cycle recruitment across multiple contracts and regions, closing roles with measurable hiring outcomes.
- Managed sourcing campaigns on LinkedIn Recruiter and niche job boards, diversifying candidate pipelines and enhancing hire quality.
- Mentored and coached team members, improving recruiter performance and ensuring consistency across short- and long-term assignments.
- Maintained hiring records in iCIMS while coordinating LinkedIn campaigns to streamline candidate flow.
Recruiter/Talent Scout
Mercy Hospital
St. Louis, MO
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Led fast paced full-cycle recruiting for a rural hospital, filling all open roles while resolving a 58-nurse shortfall and restoring staffing levels to normal in less than 1 year.
- Developed partnerships with colleges and community organizations to expand candidate pipelines, resulting in increased applicant volume.
- Collaborated with department leaders to define role competencies and create tailored interview guides, enhancing selection consistency and hiring manager satisfaction.
- Utilized iCIMS and Phenom People to streamline applicant tracking and reporting, improving overall recruitment efficiency.
Healthcare Recruiter
Maxim Healthcare
St. Louis, MO
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed branch recruiting operations, sourcing and screening clinical candidates to achieve hiring targets and ensure staffing continuity.
- Coordinated with hiring managers to refine role requirements, creating clearer, more effective job descriptions.
- Collaborated with hiring team to oversee candidate progression from initial interview to start date, facilitating smooth onboarding and timely placements.
Education
High School -
Collinsville High School
Skills
- International sourcing
- Multi Region US sourcing
- Targeted sourcing
- Recruitment marketing
- Talent strategy
- Workforce planning
- Candidate Engagement
- Project management
- Consultative Selling
- Negotiations
- Relationship building
- Leadership
- Communication
- Process improvement
- Manager collaboration
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
UHY
04.2022 - Current
Recruiter
Randstad
10.2021 - 04.2022
Recruiter/Talent Scout
Mercy Hospital
10.2017 - 09.2021
Healthcare Recruiter
Maxim Healthcare
06.2016 - 10.2017
High School -
Collinsville High School