Cedrica Fields
IL
Summary
Corporate Talent Acquisition leader with 8+ years of progressive experience driving full-lifecycle recruitment, executive partnership, talent analytics, and enterprise process improvement across manufacturing and corporate environments. Proven track record of building trusted partnerships with senior leaders, modernizing TA infrastructure, leveraging technology to enhance candidate experience and hiring velocity, and reducing recruitment costs including saving $450,000 in agency fees in 2025. Passionate about continuous improvement, scalable systems, and positioning organizations as employers of choice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Talent Acquisition Supervisor | Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst
SIG
Northlake
11.2023 - Current
- Lead full lifecycle recruitment across engineering, operations, finance, technical, and corporate functions managing 35–50 concurrent requisitions.
- Serve as primary TA advisor to Corporate and Plant leadership, guiding hiring strategy and market alignment.
- Facilitate weekly recruiting strategy meetings with HRBPs and functional leaders to forecast workforce needs.
- Saved $450,000 in recruitment agency fees in 2025 by building direct sourcing strategies and reducing vendor reliance.
- Reduced time-to-fill by 18% through intake redesign and sourcing optimization.
- Increased hiring manager satisfaction by 15% through structured communication and interviewer training.
- Track and report KPIs including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, diversity metrics, funnel conversion, and cost-per-hire.
- Led SuccessFactors ATS enhancements including job profile standardization, competency mapping, and offer workflow redesign.
- Developed standardized SOPs, compliance checklists, and hiring playbooks to ensure audit readiness and consistency.
- Provide leadership and coaching to 2 TA team members across U.S. and Mexico.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Flexan
Lincolnshire
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Led recruitment efforts for three U.S. manufacturing sites, successfully hiring 50+ employees across exempt and contract roles.
- Increased qualified pipeline by 20% through proactive sourcing strategies.
- Reduced time-to-fill by 15% through workflow optimization and structured intake meetings.
- Developed partnerships with site leaders, enhancing workforce planning and aligning hiring strategies with organizational needs.
- Recipient of Excellence Award (July 2023).
- Medical device manufacturer specializing in silicone components
HR Coordinator (Recruiter)
GF Machining Solutions
Lincolnshire
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Sole recruiter for North America supporting corporate and field operations.
- Expanded qualified applicant pool by 35% and reduced time-to-fill by 20%.
- Coordinated apprenticeship and early-career talent initiatives to enhance recruitment pipeline.
- Standardized interview processes, ensuring consistency and enhancing selection quality.
Human Resources Recruiter
Sedgebrook
Lincolnshire
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Implemented new ATS reducing time-to-hire by 20%.
- Assisted in implementing talent acquisition strategies that streamlined recruitment processes.
- Enhanced onboarding processes, facilitating smoother integration for new hires.
Recruiter
Elliott Electric Supply
Farmers Branch
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Reduced agency reliance by 90% and accelerated time-to-fill by 40%.
- Led hiring process to fill high-volume distribution roles efficiently.
- Co-created job descriptions that reflect company standards and values.
- Promoted employment opportunities at job fairs, enhancing company visibility.
HR Generalist
Panell Industries
Dallas
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Sole HR lead for 60+ employees across three sites managing recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and compliance.
- Maintained accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with policies to support organizational integrity.
- Mediated employee disputes, facilitating effective conflict resolution and fostering a positive work environment.
- Compiled comprehensive reports on hiring, terminations, promotions, absences, and turnover rates to inform HR strategy.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Argosy University
Dallas, TXBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Argosy University
Honolulu, HISkills
- Corporate Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Executive Partnership
- Full Lifecycle Recruitment
- Executive Search
- Talent Analytics & KPI Reporting
- ATS Optimization (SuccessFactors)
- Process Design & SOP Development
- Vendor Management & Cost Reduction
- Continuous Improvement
- Workforce Planning
- Employer Branding
Certification
Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals, University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education, 2023
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Supervisor | Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst
SIG
11.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Flexan
08.2022 - 11.2023
HR Coordinator (Recruiter)
GF Machining Solutions
10.2021 - 08.2022
Human Resources Recruiter
Sedgebrook
01.2020 - 10.2021
Recruiter
Elliott Electric Supply
10.2018 - 01.2020
HR Generalist
Panell Industries
01.2018 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Argosy University