Desiree Hendricks
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Leader with a proven track record in optimizing recruitment processes and enhancing organizational efficiency. Experience in leading teams, maximizing ATS functionality, and utilizing data analytics to drive strategy. Skilled in managing the full recruitment life cycle, improving time-to-fill, and enhancing candidate and hiring manager experiences. Recognized for delivering significant cost savings and driving business agility through innovative strategies.
Talent acquisition professional with wealth of experience in sourcing, interviewing, and placing high-caliber candidates. Known for collaborative approach that ensures alignment with team goals and adapts to changing recruitment needs. Expertise includes candidate assessment, onboarding, and employee retention.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
01.2024 - Current
- Developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies
- Managing the full-cycle recruitment process for various roles and companies
- Building and maintaining a strong candidate pipeline
- Conducting initial candidate screenings and interviews
- Collaborating with hiring managers to understand staffing needs
- Promoting the company's employer brand and values
- Analyzing recruitment metrics and optimizing hiring processes
- Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
Associate Director, Talent Acquisition
Merge
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led the Talent Acquisition coordinating team, created and oversaw all of the processes and procedures in relation to
- Handled the ATS (Greenhouse) process and relationship, finished the set up and maximized the functionality
- Conducted and analyzed quarterly ATS data quality audits for metrics to improve strategy
- Managed the full life cycle of recruitment: Sourcing, screening, qualifying candidates, coordinating & managing interviews, maintaining consistent communication with hiring managers & candidates, and developing a strong talent pipeline for various departments
- Used data analytics to streamline the interview process, improving time to fill by 20%
- Constructed the first candidate and hiring manager experience survey for the company; monitored, reported on, and addressed opportunities for improvement with using an NPS
- Created and conducted training sessions for hiring managers on best practices for interviewing and evaluating candidates, resulting in a 15% increase in the quality of hires
- Won the quarterly MERGE award for Agility the first quarter of employment by strategizing with the business unit, which saved the company 2 clients and essentially 9+ million dollars in revenue for the first quarter
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
CDW Corporation
09.2011 - 09.2021
- Managed the full life cycle of recruitment: sourcing, screening, qualifying candidates, coordinating & managing interviews, maintaining consistent communication with hiring managers & candidates, and developing a strong talent pipeline for 15 - 35 requisitions on average
- Developed and maintained a talent pipeline using tactical research methods, sourcing techniques, networking and leveraging the CDW team and
- Built strong relationships with internal stakeholders
- Identified potential talent gaps and work to develop strategies to overcome challenges
- Conducted quarterly meetings delivering reports to C level and executive leadership including department hiring data, market trends, and challenges
- Facilitated training with hiring managers and coworkers as it pertains to best practices within hiring, career development, interviewing, compliance, etc
- Participated in events put on by the Women's Opportunity Network including trainings and panel discussions, philanthropic Assist and lead projects including HR handbook review, skill assessment software implementation, process mapping, internal HR audits
- Responsible for the cost savings of over $900k+ in agency placement fees by filling in house within first year of leading the Finance department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SPHR - undefined
12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL05-2002
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2001
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Interview Training
- Diversity Hiring - AAP
- Competitive Analysis
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Succession Planning
- Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Career Development Planning
- FMLA, ADA, EEO, and OFCCP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Spreadsheets
- ATS: Greenhouse & Taleo
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
01.2024 - Current
Associate Director, Talent Acquisition
Merge
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
CDW Corporation
09.2011 - 09.2021
SPHR - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Elmhurst College
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Illinois State University
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