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Corey Tea

Corey Tea

Minooka,IL

Summary

Highly skilled in developing recruitment strategies and workforce efficiency within diverse industries, such as Walmart and IBM, healthcare, food and beverage, and manufacturing. Adept at utilizing advanced technologies and data analytics to drive strategic decisions and optimize business performance. Recognized for exemplary leadership in cultivating team cohesion, fostering a culture of innovation, and promoting continuous organizational improvement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

Walmart
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Obtained a healthy talent pipeline in Product Management and Creative & Performance Marketing, to ensure a steady stream of top-tier candidates tailored to future organizational needs.
  • Forged critical partnerships with senior leadership to deeply understand recruitment demands, utilizing Workday and advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with 20-25 active job requisitions.
  • Focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives within recruitment processes, effectively implementing strategies that enriched workforce diversity and fostered an inclusive organizational culture.
  • Delivered exceptional recruitment results by securing 20 high-caliber professionals within six months for pivotal roles, significantly enhancing the talent framework within the U.S. market and driving strategic departmental growth.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

ESO
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed innovative talent acquisition strategies for crucial engineering roles, promoting ESO's employer brand.
  • Efficiently managed 10-12 requisitions per quarter in Greenhouse, recruiting for various positions including Software Development Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Technical Program Managers, and executive roles such as VP of Customer Success.
  • Successfully developed and maintained a diverse talent pipeline, ensuring ESO's Product Engineering teams were consistently supplied with high-quality candidates for immediate and future staffing needs.
  • Achieved notable hiring results by onboarding 42 new hires in 2022 across Engineering, Security, Executive, and RevOps in the US and Canada, achieving a Time to Fill of 19 days and reducing agency costs by 97%.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

Walmart
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Masterfully developed and maintained dynamic talent pipelines for key roles at Walmart Luminate, Walmart Connect, and Sam's Club, addressing both immediate and strategic hiring goals in UX Design, Product Management, and Product Marketing.
  • Proactively collaborate with hiring managers to gain an in-depth understanding of business needs, consistently conducting weekly meetings to develop and refine talent acquisition strategies and pipeline development.
  • Skillfully managed up to 25 requisitions in Workday, highlighting recruitment excellence by securing 23 managerial and directorial positions within three months.
  • Contributed to the Product Management Evergreen Project at Walmart, applying Agile methodologies to refine and expedite the talent acquisition process.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

IBM
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Strategically designed and executed innovative talent acquisition strategies, significantly boosting IBM's visibility and appeal in key U.S. recruiting markets, thereby positioning the company as an employer of choice among top-tier candidates.
  • Expertly built and cultivated diverse talent pipelines, encompassing a broad range of roles such as software engineers, architects, technical consultants, and operations managers, to meet the dynamic hiring needs of various departments, ensuring a consistent supply of qualified candidates.
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills by efficiently prioritizing and managing a high volume of 50-75 internal and external job openings in Kenexa BrassRing, highlighting an ability to manage a demanding workload with precision and effectiveness.
  • Achieved a remarkable milestone in talent acquisition by successfully onboarding 100 new employees within the first 6 months, reflecting a strong proficiency in not only attracting top talent but also ensuring their smooth integration into the organization.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

CLEAResult
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Expertly conducted interviews across Austin HQ, New England, Portland, and California offices, providing indispensable support to hiring managers in selecting the right fit for exempt and non-exempt positions.
  • Developed and implemented innovative sourcing techniques, along with strategic recruitment branding initiatives to successfully identify, engage, and recruit top talent, significantly boosting CLEAResult’s reputation in a highly competitive job market.
  • Demonstrated superior organizational prowess and adaptability by managing a demanding workload of 30-65 job openings in Workday, working in concert with senior leadership, compensation teams, and HR Business Partners to navigate complex, multi-layered staffing projects seamlessly.
  • Achieved exceptional results, hiring 180 full-time employees in 2019, which led to a 95% reduction in agency spending and a significant increase in employee retention rates, underscoring the effectiveness of cost-efficient hiring practices and a commitment to sustained employee engagement and satisfaction.

Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

IBM
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Spearheaded critical initiatives within the IBM z Ecosystem Systems team, actively participating in AGILE sprints, and serving as the central liaison for candidates and hiring managers to ensure seamless and effective communication throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
  • Gained a competitive edge in talent acquisition by orchestrating strategic weekly meetings with key organizational leaders, effectively aligning recruitment strategies with broader business goals, and adapting to changing market circumstances.
  • Fostered deep, consultative relationships with hiring managers to understand their organizational needs, which aided in the development of a strong talent pipeline with customized recruitment strategies.
  • Showcased outstanding recruitment efficiency and adaptability by quickly filling 15 high-level managerial and directorial roles within a short three-week timeline.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business and HR Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

Walmart
07.2023 - 12.2023

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

ESO
01.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

Walmart
07.2021 - 12.2021

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

IBM
01.2021 - 07.2021

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

CLEAResult
02.2019 - 03.2020

Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

IBM
07.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business and HR Management

University of Phoenix

Skills

  • Strategic Talent Acquisition Processes
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Leadership and Team Development
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
  • Technical Expertise
  • Change Management
  • Project Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leaveWork from home optionFlexible work hours401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Certification

  • Generative AI, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition, Linked In Learning - April 2024
  • Diversity Across Generations: Supporting Workplace Inclusion, Linked In Learning - March 2024
  • Applied AI for Human Resources, Linked In Learning - May 2023
  • Employee Experience, Linked In Learning - May 2023
  • Human Resources: Payroll, Linked In Learning - May 2023
  • Be Equal Ambassador, IBM - April 2021
  • Diversity Recruiting, Linked In Learning - August 2020
  • AGILE TA Explorer, IBM - September 2018

Interests

Networking

Yoga

Walking

Dogs

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