BRANDI SKAGGS
Fort Mill,South Carolina
Summary
Dynamic talent acquisition leader with a proven history of driving recruitment success in high-growth environments. Expertise in aligning talent strategies with business objectives, enhancing diversity and inclusion, and developing effective global talent teams across the automotive, manufacturing, and financial services sectors. Proficient communicator skilled at stakeholder engagement and adept at leveraging data to improve recruitment efficiency while managing multiple priorities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Talent Acquisition
Haydon Corporation
11.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded development of talent strategies aligned with business goals, achieving a 30% operational scale-up.
- Monitored performance metrics such as time-to-fill ratio, cost per hire, source effectiveness rate.
- Negotiated between talent and various agencies for contractual arrangements.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws related to employment practices including Equal Employment Opportunity regulations.
- Designed and executed a comprehensive company-wide branding strategy enhancing employer image.
- Boosted workforce diversity by developing recruitment strategies centered on underrepresented groups.
- Introduced comprehensive programs, including internships and fertility benefits, enhancing staff engagement and recruitment efforts.
Global Head of Recruitment
Thyssenkrupp
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Directed recruitment teams to align with organization’s global talent demands across 15 company operations.
- Enhanced alignment between business goals and TA processes through strategic direction.
- Developed effective recruiting and sourcing strategies through advanced tools and techniques.
- Monitored and analyzed recruitment data to identify trends, optimize processes, and improve operational efficiencies
- Oversaw and maintained recruitment systems, including Workday ATS and CMS platforms, ensuring seamless operations and updates
- Implemented programmatic recruitment initiatives, significantly improving hire quality and reducing time-to-fill metrics
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
Colliers International
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Led and developed a high-performing talent acquisition team, overseeing all recruitment activities across North America.
- Directed projects and programs, including vendor relationships and RPO management, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business needs.
- Recruited and placed 13 VP and C-Suite positions throughout North America, driving leadership excellence.
- Collaborated with business leaders quarterly to align recruitment strategies with growth objectives and evolving priorities.
- Served as Workday Recruiting Product Manager for North America, overseeing system testing, new product releases, and functionality enhancements.
- Managed recruitment technology across platforms, including Beamery CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Power BI, background check systems, optimizing tools for efficiency and effectiveness.
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc.
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Successfully filled 15+ roles per month across executive, corporate, IT, and property divisions, ensuring talent needs were consistently met
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvement initiatives.
- Designed and launched an internship program, creating 35 new opportunities at the Chicago HQ. Following its success, the program was expanded.
- Recognized process gaps inherent in current systems and developed strategies to overcome current issues and prepare effectively for expected changes.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Recruitment Consultant
Hays
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Filled complex construction leadership roles, generating $254,000 in new business revenue
- Launched the Austin construction recruitment market, securing 23 clients and completing 12 placements within the first year
- Mentored a recruitment associate, leading to their promotion to a full-desk recruiter role, contributing to team growth and success
Carrier Sales Rep
CH Robinson
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Quoted pricing for specific logistics lanes in a fast-paced, results-driven setting
- Conducted 100+ outbound sales calls daily to secure drivers for quoted lanes, ensuring operational efficiency and client satisfaction
- Analyzed sales performance and service feedback to drive organizational and operational changes for greater profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration, Chinese - Mandarin
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington01-2013
Skills
- Talent strategy
- Performance metrics
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Employer branding
- Diversity recruitment
- Data analysis
- Recruitment technology
- Process optimization
- Forecast employment needs
Certification
- Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter AIRS
- Harvard Management Development Program
- Agile HR Certified Practitioner
- Certified Storyteller- The Humphrey Group Inc.
- Culture Index Assessment Certified
- Predictive Index Assessment Certified
Timeline
Director of Talent Acquisition
Haydon Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Global Head of Recruitment
Thyssenkrupp
04.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
Colliers International
06.2018 - 04.2022
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc.
06.2017 - 06.2018
Recruitment Consultant
Hays
08.2015 - 06.2017
Carrier Sales Rep
CH Robinson
05.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration, Chinese - Mandarin
Indiana University Bloomington
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