Briana Sanchez
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Human Resources professional prepared to drive organizational success through effective people management and strategic planning. Expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and compliance, with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, skilled in navigating dynamic environments and aligning HR strategies with business goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense
01.2020 - Current
- Transformed executive hiring strategy, partnering with the CHRO to revamp the Director and above recruitment process—reducing time-to-fill from over 300 days to 120 and securing top-tier leadership talent to drive business success.
- Built and scaled a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, expanding capabilities across all EBAD locations, optimizing team structure, and ensuring the right talent was in place to support aggressive growth objectives.
- Redefined TA performance metrics, developing and implementing new KPIs to enhance accountability, efficiency, and alignment with business priorities.
- Influenced enterprise-wide talent strategy, partnering with senior business leaders to embed hiring as a top organizational priority, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-impact talent.
- Stepped into the Interim VP of HR role, providing strategic HR leadership during a critical transition, navigating an acquisition, and maintaining operational continuity.
- Led enterprise change management and communications, spearheading initiatives under the Organizational Strategic Deployment framework to drive alignment, engagement, and measurable impact on corporate objectives.
- Fueled workforce expansion, overseeing the addition of 200+ employees under my leadership, ensuring the organization had the talent needed to meet evolving business demands.
- Secured top executive and senior leadership hires, playing a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s future by placing high-caliber leaders in key roles.
Human Resources Manager
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded the successful renegotiation of the union contract, strengthening labor relations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and securing terms that supported both workforce satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Drove significant workforce expansion, leading the recruitment and onboarding of over 200 employees between 2021 and 2023 to support organizational growth and strategic business objectives.
- Implemented a comprehensive retention strategy, utilizing data-driven insights to reduce turnover, hold leaders accountable for team dynamics, and create a high-performance culture.
- Orchestrated the HR strategy for launching a new business segment, scaling operations by hiring and integrating over 100 employees while ensuring a seamless alignment with the company’s long-term vision.
- Developed and launched an executive sponsorship program, fostering leadership development and enhancing internal talent pipelines to ensure a steady flow of high-potential leaders.
- Designed and executed a robust exit analysis process, providing actionable insights for managers to improve retention and engagement, while directly addressing areas of concern within the workforce.
- Led the creation and execution of employee engagement initiatives, consistently surpassing industry benchmarks by developing and executing strategies that maintained high employee satisfaction and retention.
Human Resources Generalist
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions for business challenges.
- Managed the end-to-end implementation of Applicant Tracking Systems across EBI, overseeing all project milestones, personally handling system configuration, and evaluating new vendors for background checks and drug screenings. Optimized the candidate experience while streamlining HR processes to eliminate redundancies and improve efficiency.
- Led Affirmative Action Planning and ensured compliance with OFCCP and EEOC regulations for EBAD, driving adherence to federal requirements and supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Human Resources Assistant
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Supported executives with scheduling, travel arrangements, and meeting preparation to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Managed onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company culture and team dynamics.
- Led University Relations and Recruitment for all EBI business units, developing strategies and support for career fairs, internship programming, intern conversion, and building a strong early-career talent pipeline.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Connecticut
Hartford, CT05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Providence College
Providence, RI05-2017
Skills
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Talent Acquisition and Retention
- Employee Relations and Labor Management
- Organizational Development and Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Data-Drive Decision Making
- EXecutive Coaching and Development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense
01.2021 - 12.2023
Talent Acquisition Manager
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense
01.2020 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense
01.2019 - 12.2020
Human Resources Assistant
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
08.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Providence College
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