Brenda Bhansali
Chicago,IL
Summary
Strategic and results-driven recruitment leader with extensive expertise in building and scaling Go-to-Market (GTM) teams, including Sales, Marketing, and General Administration (G&A). Skilled at aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives, driving efficiency in hiring processes, and fostering diverse, high-performing teams. Known for creating exceptional candidate experiences and implementing innovative solutions to support organizational growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
People Operations Manager
Walker Advertising
09.2024 - Current
- Drive full-cycle recruitment for Go-to-Market roles, with a focus on Sales and Marketing talent to support revenue growth
- Partner with department heads to forecast GTM hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies
- Enhance Walker Advertising’s employer brand through innovative candidate engagement campaigns targeting GTM professionals
- Oversee onboarding and Learning & Development (L&D) programs, ensuring alignment with GTM objectives and employee growth
Talent Acquisition Manager
Havi Global Supply Chain
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Led GTM talent acquisition strategies across Sales, Marketing, and G&A teams, achieving a 20% improvement in fill rates and a 15% increase in diversity metrics
- Spearheaded the global implementation of SuccessFactors ATS, increasing recruitment efficiency by 25%
- Acted as a thought partner to GTM leaders, identifying skill gaps and delivering customized recruitment solutions
- Represented HAVI at industry conferences and university partnerships to build a pipeline of future GTM talent
Senior Recruiter – G&A and Marketing
Survey Monkey
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Remote
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for critical GTM roles, including Marketing and Sales
- Consulted with senior leaders to develop talent strategies aligned with GTM growth plans
- Built a pipeline of top candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, and leveraging Greenhouse ATS
- Remote
Team Lead – National Recruiting
Guaranteed Rate
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Directed recruitment efforts for key GTM roles, supporting aggressive expansion across Sales and Marketing functions
- Partnered with hiring managers to design effective recruiting strategies that aligned with regional GTM goals
- Enhanced candidate experience and reduced time-to-hire through strategic process improvements
Project Manager
Personified (CareerBuilder)
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies/plans to maximize applicant flow
- Built strong partnerships with clients to understand business objectives and staffing requirements
Staffing Manager – Office Team
Office Team (Robert Half)
06.2009 - 05.2010
- Facilitated hiring for various professional areas including Accounting, Finance, Legal, HR, and more
- Provided market resource feasibility and compensation analysis to clients
Recruiter – Corporate, Banking, Public Accounting, HR, and Finance and Accounting
Michael Page International
04.2008 - 05.2009
- Recruited and interviewed candidates for contract and temp-to-perm positions
Administrative and Finance and Accounting Recruiter
Thomas and Associates
08.2004 - 03.2008
- Facilitated recruiting process including sourcing, interviewing, and selection
Skills
- GTM Talent Acquisition
- Strategic Alignment
- Process Optimization
- Diversity Advocacy
- Employer Branding
- SuccessFactors
- Greenhouse
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Rippling
- ClickUp
Timeline
People Operations Manager
Walker Advertising
09.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
Havi Global Supply Chain
10.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Recruiter – G&A and Marketing
Survey Monkey
02.2022 - 09.2022
Team Lead – National Recruiting
Guaranteed Rate
06.2018 - 02.2022
Project Manager
Personified (CareerBuilder)
06.2010 - 06.2011
Staffing Manager – Office Team
Office Team (Robert Half)
06.2009 - 05.2010
Recruiter – Corporate, Banking, Public Accounting, HR, and Finance and Accounting
Michael Page International
04.2008 - 05.2009
Administrative and Finance and Accounting Recruiter
Thomas and Associates
08.2004 - 03.2008
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