Cody LeJeune
Summary
Talent acquisition professional with over 8 years of experience in corporate, higher education, and retail sectors. Proven expertise in full-cycle recruitment and strategic sourcing across North America and the Caribbean. Streamlined hiring processes and enhanced employer branding initiatives, resulting in improved candidate engagement and retention. Mentored recruitment teams to achieve high-performance standards and successful hiring outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Attraction Advisor
Nutrien
Geismar, LA
06.2023 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for entry to executive-level roles across multiple regions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers throughout U.S., Canada, and Trinidad/Tobago.
- Designed and launched streamlined internal candidate processes applicable in all regions.
- Trained new recruiters and hiring leaders on company hiring practices for operational consistency.
- Represented Nutrien at university, college, and community career events to enhance brand visibility.
- Co-developed Geismar's landing page to strengthen community engagement and recruitment branding.
- Leveraged SuccessFactors ATS for efficient applicant tracking and candidate management.
- Mentored junior advisors, cultivating a supportive team environment focused on professional growth.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Community Coffee Company
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed full cycle recruitment for entry to executive positions across multiple departments including Sales and Marketing.
- Established relationships with hiring managers throughout eleven states to streamline recruitment processes.
- Implemented and launched Vidcruiter video recruiting platform to enhance candidate engagement.
- Trained executive leadership and hiring managers on effective use of Vidcruiter platform.
- Provided hiring recommendations to executive leadership based on initial interview assessments.
- Developed weekly reporting process to update hiring managers on requisition and candidate status.
- Negotiated salary expectations with external candidates to align with organizational budget.
- Processed offer letters, background checks, and new hire documentation for 10-15 employees monthly.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed recruiting efforts for faculty and staff across multiple colleges and departments at LSU.
- Advised colleges on best hiring practices to enhance recruitment strategies.
- Established relationships with hiring managers to assess current and future staffing needs.
- Utilized WorkDay applicant tracking system for efficient candidate management.
- Ensured compliance with state laws and LSU policies during hiring processes.
- Oversaw training of Talent Acquisition Intern on daily operational tasks.
- Collaborated with departments to optimize job postings on external job boards.
- Processed offer letters, conducted background checks, and approved hiring transactions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
Team Director
REGYMEN Fitness
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Recruited, trained, and supervised Team Leaders across all regional studios.
- Led retention initiatives through employee recognition programs and development tracks.
- Mentored employees with tailored training and individualized goal-setting strategies.
- Developed and implemented Exit Interview process for departing employees.
- Conducted monthly meetings to facilitate communication between Team Leaders and coaches.
- Performed monthly evaluations of Team Leaders to assess performance metrics.
- Monitored daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports at both studio and employee levels.
- Presented comprehensive sales, revenue, and expense reports along with forecasts to leadership.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning within the organization by encouraging innovation, experimentation, and constructive feedback.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Enterprise Holdings
Baton Rouge, LA Region
11.2016 - 04.2020
- Managed recruitment and retention process for employees across Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Lake Charles regions.
- Collaborated with six hiring managers to ensure full staffing capacity.
- Trained managers on effective interviewing techniques.
- Oversaw onboarding for 15-20 new employees monthly.
- Reviewed pre-employment background checks to verify requirements compliance.
- Utilized recruitment platforms like Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to identify candidates.
- Conducted university recruitment during career fairs for Management Trainee Program and Summer Internship Program.
- Supervised Summer Internship Program, mentoring 25 interns and presenting projects to Upper Management team.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
Assistant Branch Manager / Management Assistant / Management Trainee
Enterprise Holdings
Baton Rouge & Hammond, LA
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Achieved rapid promotion due to top sales performance.
- Managed rental location with oversight of 350-400 vehicles and 12 employees.
- Developed process for handling influx of 1,000 customers and rental cars during Flood of 2016.
- Trained new hires and current staff on sales techniques and customer service strategies.
- Established partnerships with local dealerships, body shops, and insurance companies to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Transitioned to Talent Acquisition Specialist after six months of effective management and employee retention.
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge of rental vehicle operations, including customer service and fleet management.
- Collaborated with department heads to demonstrate managerial capabilities and company knowledge.
- Supported the Branch Manager with daily tasks, ensuring smooth branch functioning and effective communication amongst team members.
- Trained and developed new team members in alignment with branch service standards and objectives.
- Monitored daily branch activities, quickly identifying areas requiring improvement or corrective action to maintain operational excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05-2015
Skills
- Applicant tracking systems
- Onboarding processes
- Candidate sourcing and recruitment
- Data-driven decision making
- Salary and benefits negotiation
- Job posting optimization
- Social media recruiting
- Candidate pipeline management
- Recruitment marketing
- Candidate sourcing
Affiliations
- Kappa Sigma Fraternity
- Industry Human Resources Group (IHRG)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Talent Attraction Advisor
Nutrien
06.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Community Coffee Company
02.2022 - 06.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Louisiana State University
05.2021 - 02.2022
Team Director
REGYMEN Fitness
07.2020 - 05.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Enterprise Holdings
11.2016 - 04.2020
Assistant Branch Manager / Management Assistant / Management Trainee
Enterprise Holdings
07.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Southeastern Louisiana University