Brenda Duarte
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with over 8 years of proven success in building and leading high-performing recruitment teams. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies that enhance recruitment efficiency, reduce turnover, and align with organizational goals. Adept at fostering positive applicant and employer relationships, optimizing recruitment processes, and driving employee engagement to create a motivated and high-performing workforce. Known for strategic planning, metrics analysis, and a passion for delivering exceptional talent acquisition solutions that support organizational growth and success. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in recruitment excellence and team leadership to make a meaningful impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Express Wash Concepts
Columbus, Ohio
03.2023 - Current
- Established and led a Talent Acquisition (TA) team to enhance recruitment capabilities and streamline the hiring process, optimizing talent sourcing, selection, and onboarding strategies
- Boosted team achievements by applying metric analysis to oversee recruitment efforts.
- Reduced employee turnover by 17%.
- Brought in new candidates through special hiring events, online recruitment drives and in-person interview days
- Guided management teams in mastering successful interviewing practices while ensuring legal compliance.
- Oversaw internal employee referral programs to encourage staff participation in sourcing candidates
- Collaborate with Operations leaders to achieve the company's ambitious staffing targets and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture
- Assess, design, and execute innovative talent acquisition strategies
- Oversee company career sites and internet job boards, utilize social media and networking strategies to enhance employer branding, manage relationships with recruiting agencies, drive manager referral programs, and employ other effective recruiting strategies
- Created compelling recruiting materials to attract top-tier talent and enhance the organization's employer brand
- Utilize data analysis and metrics to evaluate the efficacy of recruitment strategies; deliver routine reports to leadership highlighting key recruitment metrics and trends
- Implementing targeted initiatives to boost candidate volume and decrease time-to-fill metrics for challenging positions
Recruiting Manager
Installed Building Products
Columbus, OH
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies, including DEI recruitment incentives, to source and attract diverse top talent aligned with workforce planning strategies, while cultivating relationships with community leaders, colleges, and various diverse organizations
- Managed and developed associates in the recruiting department, overseeing daily operations and fostering ongoing professional growth for a team of 6 recruiters
- Leveraged traditional and innovative resources (such as LinkedIn, Indeed, career boards, Handshake) to source and screen top talent
- Strategically partnered with field and corporate stakeholders to forecast hiring needs, analyze turnover, and enhance onboarding practices, training incentives, and cultural initiatives
- Provided comprehensive information to potential candidates regarding job details, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and growth opportunities
Recruiter
Installed Building Products
Columbus, OH
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for 150 vacancies per quarter
- Collaborate with hiring managers and/or other human resources staff during offer process, identity and recommend salary ranges, incentives, start dates
- Identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Business Management AAS
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH08.2022
Skills
- Process Optimization
- Enhanced Candidate Experience
- Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Strategies
- Metrics and Data Analysis for Recruitment
- Onboarding and New Hire Integration
- Talent Acquisition Technology Implementation
- Continuous Learning and Adaptability to Industry Trends
- Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS, Paylocity, UKG)
- Data-driven decision making
- Team Leadership and Development
- Workforce Planning
- Employee engagement
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Express Wash Concepts
03.2023 - Current
Recruiting Manager
Installed Building Products
12.2020 - 02.2023
Recruiter
Installed Building Products
07.2017 - 12.2020
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Business Management AAS
Columbus State Community College