Lead the Talent Acquisition process for North America operating in 36 different states and recruitment tools globally.
Partner with HR Business Partners to anticipate needs, forecast staffing shortages and recommend proactive short- and long-term strategies to meet the needs of the organization.
Manage and lead the TA team for North America, including personal development and continuous evaluation of the recruitment process.
Design, deliver, and implement an Internship Program to build diverse talent.
Coach and educate leadership, hiring managers, employees, and applicants on staffing procedures and legal processes.
Submit and manage the talent acquisition budget and utilize resources to meet the business needs.
Advise leaders and HR Business Partners on compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Develop metrics and analyze data to improve the hiring process.
Negotiate and manage third-party relationships to support business needs.
$1.6 billion privately held organization.
Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
K-12/Internship and Community Relations Lead
Menasha Corporation
Neenah, WI
03.2015 - 07.2021
Directly responsible for enhancing and developing Menasha's overall K-16 recruitment and community programs strategies.
Develop new and expand existing relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations that will represent the organization favorably and help attract the right talent.
Advocate for Menasha Corporation and its operating companies, our business and our culture by taking an active role promoting the company brand and positioning Menasha as the employer of choice.
Establish campus recruiting metrics, analyzing information to identify what schools have the highest success rates and where to focus brand growth.
Design and manage the internship program to increase student awareness of organization and retention post-graduation.
Partner with locations to identify opportunities through retention, turnover, and succession planning metrics to build relationships with local communities.
Collaborate with partners across the organization to focus on continuous improvement initiatives to include the recruiting process of experienced and campus hires, on boarding and new hire orientation.
Design and develop content with the communications and marketing teams for external websites and social media platforms.
Talent Acquisition Lead
Menasha Corporation
Neenah, WI
03.2015 - 07.2021
Lead Talent Acquisition team, manage processes, maintain metrics, and strategy development.
Developed, communicated, and delivered best practices for the recruiting process.
Designed proactive and comprehensive sourcing strategies, using various methods to attract passive talent and build a network of potential candidates.
Managed full life cycle recruiting process for high volume requisition load, from identification of resource needs to sourcing and screening to reporting on success of selected candidates.
Campus Recruiter/Recruiter II
Plexus Corporation
Neenah, WI
02.2014 - 11.2014
Lead, execute and improve the Campus Recruiting function for Plexus Corporation.
Interact with leaders and employees globally to provide strategic and functional guidance.
Lead the recruitment rebranding process, including marketing company selection, strategy development, and determine appropriate partnerships across all Plexus global locations.
Developed of the Campus Recruiting strategy for the Plexus U.S. Engineering Design Centers and Manufacturing Sites, total of 8 locations spanning 5 states to include school selection, career fairs, on-campus interviewing and information sessions.
Assisted with the campus focus teams for target schools providing branding opportunities, curriculum review and interaction with professors and student organizations, this process was introduced to and endorsed by senior leadership.
Collaborated with the Fox Cities Chamber and Regional Partnership with careering planning and leadership initiatives to drive IT and Engineering interest in the Fox Valley.
Senior Human Resource Generalist
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Appleton, WI
09.2007 - 01.2014
Implemented and maintained the Human Resources function for the Appleton regional office.
Interact with partners and associates throughout the firm to provide human resource functional guidance in four key areas.
Provided guidance to leadership in resolving employee relations issues.
Interpreted complex personnel policies, procedures, and practices for employees.
Assisted with compliance and creation of employee compensation and separation agreements.
Trained employees on a variety of topics, including performance management process and systems.
Provided managers with guidance on employee performance and coaching opportunities.
Lead, maintain and improve the Campus Recruiting function for the Wisconsin region and the Firm with campus recruiting business plans and budget of $100,000.
Additional Roles: Firm Spend a Day Manager, Regional Campus Recruiting Coordinator
Executive Team Lead - Human Resources
Target Stores
Appleton, WI
01.2005 - 09.2007
Responsible for overall human resources and safety compliance throughout the store.
Evaluated staffing needs, developed accurate staffing plans, ensured quality candidates are hired.
Created a learning environment in the store, leading training and development programs, and coaching.
Created a fast, fun, and friendly store culture, lead recognition programs in the store, solicited team member feedback, and fostered effective communication within the store, between all levels.
Ensured compliance with all company guidelines, supporting profitability of our store by controlling expenses in high volume ($22 million/year in sales), and ensuring payroll is processed accurately.
Additional roles in District: Business College Co-Captain, HR/Peer Trainer, Retention and Volunteer Resource
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources & Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Certification
Professional Human Resources (PHR), inactive, 2008-01-01
Affiliations
Leadership Fox Cities, Alumni, 2019-09-01, Present
United Way, Emerging Leader, Member, 2016-01-01, Present
NEW Manufacturing Alliance, K-12 Task Force, Committee Chair/member, 2018-01-01, Present
Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, Board Member, 2024-01-01, Present
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager - North America
Alliance Laundry Systems
07.2021 - Current
K-12/Internship and Community Relations Lead
Menasha Corporation
03.2015 - 07.2021
Talent Acquisition Lead
Menasha Corporation
03.2015 - 07.2021
Campus Recruiter/Recruiter II
Plexus Corporation
02.2014 - 11.2014
Senior Human Resource Generalist
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
09.2007 - 01.2014
Executive Team Lead - Human Resources
Target Stores
01.2005 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources & Marketing
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