Brandie DeJean
Talent Acquisition Professional
Spring,TX
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition (TA) and Employer Branding Leader with 20+ years of HR experience, across aerospace, oil and energy, government, manufacturing, and military sectors. Known for building talent attraction strategies that combine recruiting expertise, employer brand innovation, and labor market analytics to attract and retain top talent. Skilled in Employer Value Proposition (EVP) campaigns, candidate experience design, and authentic brand messaging. Adept at leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems such as Workday, UKG, and Taleo, Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platforms such at Eightfold, AI sourcing tools, and labor market intelligence tools (Talent Neuron, scouting reports) to scale pipelines for high volume and high-skill hiring. Passionate about developing teams, partnering with marketing and business leaders, and creating candidate experiences that position organizations as employers of choice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager, HR
Northrop Grumman Corporation
09.2022 - Current
- Partner with communication and marketing to create branding collateral (flyers, social media graphics, and EVP-aligned messaging) for candidate info session, micro-learning sessions, and recruitment events.
- Coach hiring managers and TA team members on interview equity, candidate experience best practices, and brand messaging.
- Manage evergreen requisitions and sourcing pipelines across technical, security, and early career functions, leveraging ATS (Workday), CRM (Eightfold), and AI sourcing integrations.
- Utilize labor market intelligence tools (Talent Neuron, scouting reports) to analyze supply/demand, cost, and competitor activity, providing leadership with skills gap analysis and talent trend forecasting.
- Lead initiatives that increased engagement with specialized talent groups including veterans, engineers, industrial security, program managers, business development, strategy and capture professionals.
- Lead high-performing recruitment teams supporting aerospace, defense, and advanced technology portfolios across the U.S. and globally.
- Developed and executed TA strategies resulting in a 25% reduction in turnover and $250k in annual savings.
- Championed OFCCP and EEOC-compliant hiring practices, including equitable process reviews and internal mobility support.
- Implemented data dashboards and reporting to improve decision-making, reducing time-to-fill and increasing hiring manager satisfaction.
- Mentored talent acquisition business partners in best practices for efficient candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and relationship building with hiring managers.
Talent Acquisition Manager, NA (Regional)
Vallourec, North America
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Directed a comprehensive employer brand refresh across North America in collaboration with corporate marketing, tailoring campaigns for early careers, experienced hires, and skilled trade talent.
- Designed and executed multi-channel branding campaigns: flyers, social media (LinkedIn, Indeed) YouTube, and statics/digital billboards.
- Integrated branding into University Relations & Recruiting (UR&R) programs and industry hiring events, extending messaging into swag, collateral, and live activations.
- Elevated Vallourec's employer reputation by tailoring narratives and visuals to resonate with diverse candidate populations.
- Designed and launched employer branding campaigns leveraging geofencing, LinkedIn, and targeted media to attract critical skills.
- Directed regional TA strategy and operations for 2,000+ hires across corporate engineering, and skilled labor roles.
- Built a diverse talent pipeline of over 20,000 candidates, reducing time-to-fill by 35% and improving diversity hires.
- Partnered with Procurement and HR Leadership on vendor negotiations, contract oversight, and TA budget management.
- Delivered 60% improvement in candidate and hiring manager satisfaction through streamlined processes and enhanced communication.
Human Resources/Talent Acquisition Manager
Michael E. DeBakey VAMC/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Supported talent management and onboarding processes for large federal healthcare workforce in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine.
- Partnered with hiring managers and HR teams to ensure compliant hiring practices while improving candidate experience.
- Delivered employee relations support and coached managers through sensitive HR cases.
- Directed hiring operations for faculty and staff in highly regulated federal healthcare research environment.
- Created sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill research and and clinical roles, improving fill rates and time-to-start.
- Managed HRIS entries and personnel actions through SAP, collaborated on cross-agency hiring initiatives.
Human Resources Specialist
USAG-HI, Directorate of HR
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed staffing, onboarding, and workforce readiness programs support Army civilian employees.
- Coordinated with leadership on HR compliance, talent development, and workforce policy initiatives.
- Provided training, orientation, and workforce integration support for new employees across installation programs.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
Sr. Human Resources Manager
US Army
10.2001 - 11.2013
- Served as a Human Resources Manager, overseeing staffing and readiness, personnel actions, pay administration, and compliance for soldiers and civilian employees across multiple units.
- Directed and developed HR teams, providing training and mentorship to junior personnel on HR systems, regulations, and Equal Opportunity (EO) procedures
- Facilitated Equal Opportunity (EO) awareness campaigns highlighting culture through food, art, and performance, strengthening workforce engagement and unit cohesion.
- Partnered with senior leadership design and deliver employee engagement and workforce readiness initiatives, demonstrating strong program management and organizational leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Hawaii Pacific University
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager, HR
Northrop Grumman Corporation
09.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager, NA (Regional)
Vallourec, North America
10.2018 - 09.2022
Human Resources/Talent Acquisition Manager
Michael E. DeBakey VAMC/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
01.2016 - 10.2018
Human Resources Specialist
USAG-HI, Directorate of HR
11.2013 - 01.2016
Sr. Human Resources Manager
US Army
10.2001 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Hawaii Pacific University
Core Competencies
- Global Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing
- Candidate Experience & Employer Value Proposition (EVP) Messaging
- Talent Market Intelligence & Workforce Analytics (Talent Neuron, Scouting Reports)
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) - Workday, Taleo, UKG
- Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) Platforms - Eightfold, AI Sourcing Tools
- Candidate Assessments & Selection Tools (skills, cognitive, behavioral)
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Executive Hiring
- Sourcing & Pipeline Development
- Coaching, Mentorship & Team Leadership
- HR Technology Integration & Process Optimization (print, digital, social media)
- Event Branding & Campaign Design