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Christine Parisio

Christine Parisio

Kingston,NY

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Talent Management Leader with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide talent strategies aligned with business goals. Expertise in leadership development, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement across diverse industries. Trusted partner to executive teams with a proven track record of building high-performing cultures, leading large-scale change, and developing inclusive, future-ready talent pipelines. Known for a collaborative leadership style, data-driven decision-making, and mentoring teams to deliver sustainable growth and organizational success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Talent Acquisition

Ports America
09.2024 - Current
  • Streamline end-to-end recruitment by implementing ATS automation, reducing time-to-hire by 25% and enhancing candidate experience with structured interviews and automated scheduling.
  • Reduce time-to-fill by optimizing job intake, automating screening and scheduling, refining sourcing channels, and standardizing interview processes across teams.
  • Serve as Producing Recruiter and Manager, leading senior leadership recruitment across functions while managing, training, and developing one Talent Advisor.
  • Design and launch University Relations and Internship Programs, building strategic academic partnerships to create a robust talent pipeline for multiple departments.
  • Lead the development of Internship and Military landing pages to attract and pipeline future talent; set to launch by year-end.
  • Lead the RFP and RPO provider selection process to identify and secure the optimal Recruitment Process Outsourcing partner for firm.
  • Partner with senior leadership to assess staffing needs and develop workforce planning strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Increase candidate quality by deploying targeted recruitment campaigns and leveraging social media platforms.
  • Manage and coach a direct report, providing ongoing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development support.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration within HR, improving communication and coordination throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Head of Talent Acquisition – North America

STRAUMANN GROUP
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Led a North American talent acquisition team delivering ~800 hires annually across all levels, including C-suite; managed 6 direct reports across the region.
  • Established scalable TA infrastructure with KPIs, scorecards, streamlined processes, and reporting tools aligned to HR strategy.
  • Partnered with HRBPs, HR Operations, and business leaders to define hiring needs, develop job descriptions, and provide interview training.
  • Supported the build-out of the Costa Rica entity for the Customer Support Operations team by implementing benefits programs, headcount planning, and talent acquisition processes.
  • Transformed recruitment processes, increasing hiring manager satisfaction by 135% (2.0 to 4.7) and reducing time-to-offer by 20%.
  • Achieved $700K+ cost savings in year one through vendor management and recruitment optimization.
  • Recruited, trained, and up-skilled a TA team to meet growing hiring demands and complexity of talent landscape.
  • Designed and executed recruitment strategies for senior leadership, collaborating directly with executives to secure top talent.
  • Ensured compliance with multi-jurisdictional labor laws and hiring regulations, mitigating legal risk.
  • Championed DEI initiatives by building diverse talent pipelines and embedding inclusive hiring practices.

Senior Global Director – Americas

RANDSTAD
07.2016 - 09.2022
  • Led a team of 6 managers and 95 indirect staff, managing 5,000+ annual hires across North and Latin America for Pharma/Life Science company; oversaw $20M P&L with 20–34% budget over-performance over five years.
  • Re-engineered global talent acquisition workflows across NA, LATAM, and India, boosting hiring manager satisfaction by 46% and exceeding KPIs within the first year.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with HR Operations, HR Business Partnering and business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals, streamline workforce planning, and advance employee development.
  • Designed and executed D&I-focused recruitment models for global clients, doubling hires of women and people of color.
  • Directed large-scale hiring initiatives for global product launches, integrating recruitment strategies with strategic workforce planning and staffing forecasts.
  • Partnered with Business Intelligence to develop recruitment dashboards tracking pipeline health, compliance, and performance metrics.
  • Ensured compliance with international labor laws and OFCCP/EEOC regulations through quarterly audits and reporting processes.
  • Provided strategic HR leadership, including coaching, succession planning, and driving culture and engagement initiatives that improved morale, retention, and organizational performance.

Client Services Manager – North America

CIELO TALENT
02.2012 - 07.2016
  • Led nationwide TA teams (full-time, remote, and contract) to scale hiring operations across the U.S.
  • Redesigned shared services model, replacing external recruiters with in-house team; delivered $1.8M in savings over four years and boosted hiring manager satisfaction and employer brand.
  • Recovered underperforming client account by revamping workflows and up-skilling staff; achieved performance turnaround in 3 months and secured contract renewal in 6 months.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with HR and business leaders to align talent acquisition strategies with workforce planning and organizational goals.
  • Developed sourcing strategies and defined KPIs to improve recruiting efficiency and hiring outcomes.
  • Coached and mentored recruiters to enhance delivery, meet client expectations, and improve candidate experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Skills

  • ATS Platforms: iCIMS; Workday; Taleo; SuccessFactors, UKG UltiPro
  • CRM Platforms: Phenom People; PeopleSoft; SuccessFactors
  • Microsoft Office 365 (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook)
  • Marketing Tools: Canva, Programmatic Advertising Platforms (DSP), Text Recruit (iCIMS)
  • HR metrics and analytics: Domo, Tableau, Salesforce, Oracle Analytics
  • Candidate sourcing Platforms: LinkedIn, Indeed
  • AI tools: Hiretual, Textio, Hirevue, hireEz, Seekout

Certification

  • Challenger for Leaders 2021
  • Doing Business Globally 2019
  • Speak to Inspire for Global Professionals 2018
  • Situational Leadership Training 2018
  • Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Training – US Dept. of Labor 2014 – 2025

Timeline

Director of Talent Acquisition

Ports America
09.2024 - Current

Head of Talent Acquisition – North America

STRAUMANN GROUP
08.2022 - 04.2024

Senior Global Director – Americas

RANDSTAD
07.2016 - 09.2022

Client Services Manager – North America

CIELO TALENT
02.2012 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

State University of New York At New Paltz

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