CHRIS JACKSON
ATLANTA,UNITED STATES
Summary
Sr. Recruiter with over a decade of experience in talent acquisition, specializing in leadership and diversity hiring across the Southeast. Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, leveraging skills in sourcing, stakeholder management, and ATS systems like Taleo to enhance recruitment strategies and candidate experiences. Committed to fostering inclusive work environments through strategic partnerships and innovative recruitment methods.
Seasoned Human Resources Manager with substantial experience in developing effective HR strategies and managing comprehensive personnel processes. Skilled in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws. Successfully implemented innovative recruitment campaigns and streamlined HR operations to enhance organizational efficiency. Demonstrated ability in fostering positive workplace environments and facilitating productive team dynamics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner - Sr. Recruiter
Georgia-Pacific LLC (Contractor)
Atlanta, GA
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with labor unions by highlighting company profit and operational outcomes.
- Developed, implemented and monitored HR programs such as recruitment, onboarding, training, compensation and benefits.
- Organized employee directories and updated individual contact information.
- Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to develop and execute strategic recruitment plans for key roles within the organization.
- Source, attract, and hire top talent across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with Georgia-Pacific’s Market-Based Management® principles.
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiations.
- Utilize data-driven insights to enhance hiring strategies and improve candidate experience.
- Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to support workforce planning and talent acquisition initiatives.
- Represent Georgia-Pacific’s brand and values while building relationships with prospective candidates and industry professionals.
- Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to develop and execute strategic recruitment plans for key roles within the organization.
- Source, attract, and hire top talent across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with Georgia-Pacific’s Market-Based Management® principles.
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiations.
- Utilize data-driven insights to enhance hiring strategies and improve candidate experience.
- Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to support workforce planning and talent acquisition initiatives.
- Represent Georgia-Pacific’s brand and values while building relationships with prospective candidates and industry professionals.
- Launched innovative incentive program to achieve low turnover rate in highly competitive market.
- Reviewed job descriptions regularly for accuracy and relevance to current roles within the organization.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
- Worked with business leaders to evaluate and optimize human resources policies.
- Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
SR. REGIONAL RECRUITER
Starbucks
Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for leadership and corporate roles across the Southeast.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Acted as a brand ambassador, promoting the company's values and culture to potential candidates.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to develop workforce planning strategies.
- Implement diversity sourcing strategies, improving candidate pipelines and hiring inclusivity.
- Oversee 25-35 requisitions, ensuring quality hires while reducing time-to-fill.
- Train recruiters and hiring managers on talent acquisition best practices and compliance.
- Manage Taleo ATS, ensuring process efficiency and reporting key recruitment metrics.
SR. RECRUITER - TALENT ACQUISITION
Luxottica
Greater Atlanta Area
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Led executive and leadership hiring for sales, operations, and corporate roles.
- Utilized social media networks to attract passive candidates.
- Developed and executed market intelligence-driven sourcing strategies.
- Partnered with VPs and Directors on succession planning and workforce development.
- Enhanced employer branding through targeted outreach and candidate experience improvements.
- Spearheaded diversity hiring initiatives, increasing underrepresented talent pipelines.
- Managed the full cycle of recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding new employees.
- Developed and implemented innovative recruiting strategies to attract diverse talent.
- Negotiated salary and benefits packages with candidates.
- Provided guidance to hiring managers on interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and develop job descriptions.
HDDC RECRUITER, CORPORATE TALENT ACQUISITION
The Home Depot
Greater Atlanta Area
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Recruiter for The Home Depot Design Center Here at The Home Depot we are driving a fast growing team that has been responsible for double digit growth year over year
- We have created a multibillion dollar department through continuous multi-channel investments and empowering our employees to take charge of their career
- Be a part of building the next generation of retail at a company that prides itself on making people our competitive advantage
- Specialize in gathering market intelligence and industry knowledge to help identify the key candidate market and build a comprehensive strategy for filling critical roles
- Partnering with hiring managers, product leaders and recruiting team to effectively define position requirements and reviewing the recruiting and selection process
- Build trust and collaborative relationships with the product leadership, hiring managers, fellow recruiters and applicants
- Build excellent pipelines of top level candidates for key positions within the organization
- Provide expert level knowledge and mentorship for incoming sources and recruiters surrounding tools, technology and techniques
- Recruiter for The Home Depot Design Center Here at The Home Depot we are driving a fast growing team that has been responsible for double digit growth year over year
- We have created a multibillion dollar department through continuous multi-channel investments and empowering our employees to take charge of their career
- Be a part of building the next generation of retail at a company that prides itself on making people our competitive advantage
SR. RECRUITING SPECIALIST
BeavEx, Inc.
Greater Atlanta Area
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborate with various levels of management to identify recruiting needs throughout the company
- Source candidates and work to fill a variety of roles within the company throughout the United States, including both independent contractors as well as direct hire employees
- Oversee 25-35 requisitions for Southeast, enhancing leadership hiring effectiveness
- Train recruiters on diversity strategies, expanding candidate reach and inclusivity
- Build external relationships, cultivating a diverse candidate pool for future needs
- Communicate with candidates and stakeholders, ensuring a positive recruitment experience
- Identify recruitment strategies, aligning with Starbucks policies and legal standards
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for 25-35 positions across Southeast retail, implementing strategic talent acquisition methods and maintaining robust candidate pipelines
- Redesigned diversity sourcing strategies, trained recruitment teams, and expanded candidate outreach channels to enhance inclusive hiring practices
- Foster strategic partnerships with stakeholders and external networks to build high-quality talent pools and ensure positive candidate experiences
- Manage Taleo ATS compliance, documentation, and recruitment analytics while ensuring adherence to employment regulations and company policies
- Led full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, enhancing candidate quality and reducing time to hire
- Collaborated with hiring teams and provided market insights, improving recruitment strategies
- Built strong partnerships with stakeholders, aligning hiring needs with business goals
- Executed innovative sourcing techniques, expanding talent pool and increasing candidate diversity
- Managed recruitment metrics, achieving measurable improvements in time-to-fill and quality scores
- Review online applications, evaluate qualifications of both internal and external candidates, conduct prescreen interviews to analyze candidate experience and fit, coordinate pre-employment tests as needed, and develop a short list of potential candidates
- Schedule and conduct phone screenings and evaluations
- Present fully-screened qualified candidates to hiring managers in a timely manner and coordinate interviews
- Arrange travel and lodging (international and domestic) for applicants, as needed
- Manage candidate interview results and selection decision with hiring manager
- Provide candidates feedback on interview results as appropriate
- Complete reference check and background checks on selected candidates, as requested
- Participate in the offer process including negotiating offers with candidates
- Prepare offer letter/employment agreement for signature
- Liaise between new hires and human resources, ensuring submission of all documentation required
- Manage the overall recruiting process
- Actively pursue new candidates through multiple recruiting channels e.g
- Job boards, community events, and organizations etc
- Manage job boards and social networking websites
SR. RECRUITER/ HR LEADER
Hunter Douglas, Inc.
Greater Atlanta Area
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: The Senior Recruiter develops and implements a full-cycle recruiting and staffing strategies with special emphasis on a well-qualified and diverse pool of candidates, timeliness, and cost effectiveness
- The primary role is to fill hard-to-fill positions, one off positions, work with high demand departments, and professional level recruitment
- Position is also responsible to create recruiting strategies in the community, creating community contacts and acting as liaison with community organizations
- The Senior Recruiter develops and implements a full-cycle recruiting and staffing strategies with special emphasis on a well-qualified and diverse pool of candidates, timeliness, and cost effectiveness
- The primary role is to fill hard-to-fill positions, one off positions, work with high demand departments, and professional level recruitment
- Position is also responsible to create recruiting strategies in the community, creating community contacts and acting as liaison with community organizations
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta05-2013
HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION - MANAGEMENT
The University of Alabama
Alabama12.2009
Skills
- Recruiting
- Talent Acquisition
- Full-cycle Recruitment
- Sourcing
- Diversity Hiring
- Stakeholder Management
- HR Management
- Taleo
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Market Analysis
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Candidate Engagement
- Performance Metrics
- Employer Branding
- Training Development
- Negotiation
Timeline
HR Business Partner - Sr. Recruiter
Georgia-Pacific LLC (Contractor)
08.2024 - 02.2025
SR. REGIONAL RECRUITER
Starbucks
06.2022 - 07.2024
HDDC RECRUITER, CORPORATE TALENT ACQUISITION
The Home Depot
06.2018 - 12.2018
SR. RECRUITER - TALENT ACQUISITION
Luxottica
02.2018 - 06.2022
SR. RECRUITING SPECIALIST
BeavEx, Inc.
08.2017 - 06.2018
SR. RECRUITER/ HR LEADER
Hunter Douglas, Inc.
10.2016 - 08.2017
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Georgia Institute of Technology
HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION - MANAGEMENT
The University of Alabama