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Chris Smith
Talent Acquisition Manager
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Walmart
Bentonville, AR
08.2024 - Current
- Increased employee retention rates by implementing robust onboarding programs and regular engagement initiatives.
- Enhanced talent pipeline by implementing proactive sourcing strategies and identifying top-tier candidates through various channels.
- Developed comprehensive interview guides and training materials to ensure hiring teams were equipped with the necessary skills to identify top performers during interviews.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced time-to-fill for open positions.
- Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters pertaining to strategic workforce planning and talent management.
- Continuously monitored and refined recruitment strategies based on feedback from candidates, hiring managers, and industry developments.
- Negotiated offers with candidates, balancing organizational needs with individual requirements to secure top talent for key roles.
- Leveraged technology solutions to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency in the talent acquisition process.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Publicis Sapient
07.2025 - Current
- Supported organizational growth plans through strategic workforce planning, ensuring talent pipelines aligned with business objectives.
- Identified skill gaps, recommending workforce planning initiatives to address future talent needs.
- Provided data-driven insights on recruitment performance metrics, enabling continuous improvement in talent acquisition strategies across all departments.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by optimizing interview scheduling processes and refining assessment criteria.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating inclusive job advertisements and fostering partnerships with diverse professional groups.
- Strengthened employer branding efforts, collaborating with marketing teams to create compelling recruitment materials and social media campaigns.
- Initiated proactive pipeline development efforts by cultivating long-term relationships with passive candidates in critical industries or functional areas.
- Culture champion of continuous learning within talent acquisition, advocating for professional development opportunities and fostering growth mindsets among team members.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Huge Inc.
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Negotiated favorable compensation packages for new hires and ensure company remained attractive employer of choice.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to create accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
- Managed relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring timely and cost-effective fulfillment of open positions.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
Corporate Recruiter/Junior HR Executive
Toledo Tool and Die
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Partnered with HR team to develop comprehensive onboarding programs, fostering successful integration of new hires into the organization.
- Conducted regular check-ins with new hires during their probationary period to address any concerns or challenges early on, promoting long-term employee retention rates.
- Organized career fairs and university partnerships to connect directly with potential candidates from diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
- Continuously refined recruitment strategies by staying informed of industry best practices and incorporating innovative tools and technologies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of recruiting trends, ensuring competitive practices in talent acquisition efforts.
- Increased offer acceptance rate by conducting thorough pre-screening interviews and effectively selling company culture and benefits.
- Assisted in the creation of training and development programs for existing employees, promoting internal growth opportunities within the organization.
- Improved candidate experience through timely communication, providing feedback, and maintaining transparency throughout the hiring process.
- Implemented diversity initiatives in recruitment practices, resulting in a more inclusive workforce that better reflects organizational values.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by establishing efficient interview scheduling procedures.
- Utilized data-driven approaches to evaluate recruitment metrics, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies as necessary.
Senior Technical Recruiter Lead
Endevis RPO
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- Conducted regular market research on competitor offerings and industry trends, providing valuable insights for strategic workforce planning.
- Streamlined interview scheduling for increased efficiency in hiring process.
- Created comprehensive candidate profiles that highlighted key skills, experiences, and fit with corporate values, allowing hiring managers to make informed decisions quickly.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and requirements.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop targeted recruitment marketing campaigns for niche roles.
- Utilized data analytics tools to identify trends in candidate behavior, tailoring outreach efforts accordingly.
- Trained junior recruiters in best practices, contributing to improved team performance and productivity.
- Reduced time-to-hire by optimizing job postings for maximum visibility and applicant engagement.
- Developed and implemented strategies to identify and source technical talent for multiple industries.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Pontoon Solutions
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Facilitated successful placements of senior-level candidates for leadership roles, ensuring strong match between candidate skills and company needs.
- Played integral role in successful expansion of organization''s talent pool by sourcing, interviewing, and placing top-tier professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Reduced time-to-fill by optimizing job postings, utilizing targeted recruitment channels, and leveraging professional networks.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices in talent acquisition, contributing to overall team success and growth.
- Implemented applicant tracking system updates that improved efficiency and reporting capabilities for talent acquisition team.
- Continuously refined candidate search techniques by staying current on industry trends, tools, technologies, and best practices.
- Developed customized recruitment marketing campaigns to attract top talent in highly competitive industries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address workforce planning needs and align talent acquisition initiatives with organizational goals.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify emerging skill sets required in key industries served by company''s clients.
- Managed high volume of requisitions across various departments while maintaining excellent customer service standards for both internal stakeholders and external candidates.
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Owens Community College
05.2001 -
Skills
ChatGPT
Canva
Gemini
Dall-E
MidJourney
Microsoft Teams
LinkedIn Recruiter
Indeed
Avature
GoodTime
PCRecruiter
WorkDay
BrassRing
Greenhouse
SmartRecuiter
ICIMS
HireEZ
Top Clifton Skills
- Individualism
- Learner
- Context
- Restorative
- Connectedness
O' Reilly Certifications
- Chat GPT for Personal Productivity
- Prompt Engineering Cookbook
- Effective ChatGPT prompts
- Salary Negotiation
- Life Hack Your Day
- SPEED Academy
- Negotiation Fundamentals
- How to give and receive feedback effectively
- Consulting Approach to Problem Solving
Volunteer Experience
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Latino Leadership Initiative Chair
Organizations
- Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement
- Headline Mental Health Awareness
- DEI Council Publicis Sapient
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Interests
Healthy Living
Mental Wellbeing
Horror Movies
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Publicis Sapient
07.2025 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Walmart
08.2024 - Current
Senior Technical Recruiter
Huge Inc.
10.2021 - 04.2022
Corporate Recruiter/Junior HR Executive
Toledo Tool and Die
09.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Technical Recruiter Lead
Endevis RPO
05.2015 - 09.2019
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Pontoon Solutions
07.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Owens Community College
05.2001 -