Brianna Burns
McDonough,GA
Summary
Talent Acquisition Business Partner with over 6 years of experience in recruiting for diverse roles including technical, finance, and healthcare in global and regulated settings. Expertise in advising leadership, crafting innovative sourcing strategies, and utilizing Workday and ATS platforms to enhance talent acquisition processes. Recognized for implementing DE&I initiatives and providing data-driven hiring insights while managing workforce planning projects. Demonstrated career growth from frontline operations to HR, showcasing adaptability and a comprehensive understanding of organizational and employee needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Dentsu International
Atlanta, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Act as a strategic recruiting partner to leaders across the Americas, managing searches for technical, analytics, digital commerce, finance, HR, legal, strategy, and creative roles.
- Recruited software engineers, analysts, and digital talent to strengthen data-driven and technology teams across the business.
- Delivered executive hiring dashboards and reports with competitor benchmarks, market intelligence, and DE&I insights to inform workforce planning.
- Partnered with HR and Resource Managers to convert contractors into full-time hires, improving workforce stability, and reducing hiring costs.
- Leveraged Workday ATS and sourcing tools to streamline recruiting workflows and optimize pipelines, ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Wellstar Health System
Marietta, Georgia
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Recruited high-volume, hard-to-fill clinical and operational roles in competitive healthcare market.
- Utilized Incredible Health platform and various sourcing channels to establish sustainable nursing pipelines.
- Partnered with HR leadership to forecast workforce needs and deliver comprehensive pipeline reports.
- Advised on hiring strategies to optimize recruitment processes while ensuring compliance with ADA, FMLA, and EEOC standards.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoebe Putney Health System
Albany, GA
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Promoted from Coordinator to Partner for expanded responsibilities in HR advisory and workforce support.
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical positions, advising managers on selection and onboarding.
- Partnered with HR leadership on workforce planning, identifying gaps, and supporting succession readiness.
- Maintained Taleo and Lawson HRIS systems for accurate hiring data and compliance reporting.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Phoebe Putney Health System
Albany, Georgia
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Facilitated job postings and interview coordination for TA team, enhancing candidate experience.
- Scheduled health screenings and drug tests while conducting background checks for compliance.
- Verified I-9 documentation and completed new hire paperwork for seamless onboarding.
- Maintained ATS accuracy in Taleo by tracking candidate progression.
Patient Access Specialist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, Georgia
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Managed patient admissions, scheduling, and insurance verification as primary contact point.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to address escalations and enhance patient satisfaction.
Education
MBA -
Albany State University
Albany, GA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Management
Albany State University
Albany12-2015
Skills
- Technical and specialized recruiting (tech, analytics, finance, HR, legal, creative, healthcare)
- Talent acquisition strategy and workforce planning
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives
- HR business partner and stakeholder collaboration
- Recruiting tools: Workday, Taleo, SmartRecruiters, iCIMS, Lawson Infor, Oracle, ADP, and LinkedIn Recruiter
- Data reporting, market insights, and executive dashboards
- Onboarding, compliance (I-9, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, HIPAA)
- Candidate and hiring manager experience
Degree
MBA
Tech And Tools
- Workday
- Taleo
- ICIMS
- Oracle
- ADP
- Lawson Infor
- SmartRecruiters
- Sterling
- HireRight
- MS Office Suite
Certification
- Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (AIRS)
- Mckinsey & Company Accelerated Management Program
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
- PHR – In Progress (Exam Scheduled Nov 2025)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Dentsu International
04.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Wellstar Health System
04.2021 - 04.2022
Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoebe Putney Health System
10.2020 - 04.2021
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Phoebe Putney Health System
08.2019 - 10.2020
Patient Access Specialist
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2019
MBA -
Albany State University
Bachelor of Science - Management
Albany State University