CAROLINE BJORNSON

• Managed full life cycle recruitment for functional and technical requisitions and high priority searches at the Director+ level in North America, LATAM, and EMEA
• Independently sourced, screened, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers, guiding them through the entire interview process from initial assessment to offer negotiation and acceptance to onboarding
• Developed and maintained strong consultative relationships with business leaders and hiring teams in multiple capabilities to understand departmental needs, establish tailored recruiting strategies and develop compelling job descriptions
• Conducted market research and analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and competitor strategies, adjusting recruitment approaches accordingly
• Collaborated with marketing and communications teams to enhance Publicis Sapient's employer brand, creating targeted outreach campaigns to attract high-quality candidates
• Led training sessions for recruiters and hiring leads to strengthen our sourcing strategies, overcome obstacles, and improve time to fill metrics

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Hired the first Global Head of Digital Sustain (Managed Services)
• Hired an Executive Client Partner for Healthcare who secured and managed one of the largest healthcare accounts in the Americas within their first year
• Selected by the VP of Talent Acquisition and Global PMO to assist in the development of training materials for large system migration project in 2023
• Selected by the TA Lead in the Americas to lead the technical recruitment for all ETRM positions including weekly scrum calls, pipelines for all recruiters, and all stakeholder management

• Led end to end technical recruitment for permanent data engineering roles at all levels, from entry to executive, while also managing a team of recruiters
• Established a new business line in data engineering by building client and candidate relationships nationwide through use of internal tools, LinkedIn, and attending networking events
• Independently sourced candidates through internal postings, proactive networking, job boards, professional associations, LinkedIn, and other channels as needed
• Conducted in-depth candidate phone screens to assess qualifications, technical expertise, and soft skills
• Presented qualified candidates to clients, managed the interview process, gathered feedback, facilitated offer negotiations, and ensured a smooth experience for both candidates and clients
• Oversaw business development activities, managed active job orders, contributed to company blog posts, developed annual salary reports and presented in webinars for the Data Engineering division
• Developed and implemented processes to improve team productivity and efficiency, including creating recruiting guides, training materials, and comprehensive reports on recruitment activities
• Maintained strong partnerships with clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 50 firms, providing advisory support on recruiting needs and improving search outcomes

• Cultivated and maintained relationships with prospective students and their families by advising on academic programs, career paths, and guiding them through the enrollment process
• Conducted portfolio reviews, academic assessments, and provided in-depth tours of the college which included providing students with alumni success stories, course overviews, and the employable skills they would acquire by attending
• Delivered formal presentations at events on and off campus to engage prospective students
• Managed a leads database, tracking communication and activities throughout students' high school careers