Elizabeth Faulk
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with 20+ years of experience leading full-cycle recruiting initiatives, developing scalable hiring strategies, and partnering with business leaders to drive organizational growth. Proven success supporting startup launches, high-volume recruitment, operational hiring, and leadership talent acquisition while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience. Recognized as a trusted business partner who aligns workforce strategies with business objectives, improves hiring efficiency, and delivers measurable recruiting results in competitive labor markets.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
JOHNSON BROTHERS
07.2021 - Current
- Lead talent acquisition initiatives across multiple operational markets, partnering with executive leadership, hiring managers, and business stakeholders to attract, engage, and hire top talent in highly competitive labor markets.
- Contributed to talent acquisition efforts resulting in 682 hires during Q1, supporting aggressive organizational growth initiatives across multiple business units and markets.
- Managed high-volume requisition portfolio for hourly, salaried, professional, and leadership-level positions across operations, sales, transportation, warehouse, and corporate functions, ensuring alignment with organizational hiring needs.
- Served as strategic talent advisor to hiring managers and leadership, providing labor market intelligence and workforce planning guidance to optimize recruiting strategies.
- Led recruiting efforts supporting the successful startup launch of Bushwood, hiring Sales Consultants and key personnel during a critical growth phase from October 2024 through March 2025.
- Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines to support ongoing and future workforce needs, reducing time-to-fill and minimizing staffing gaps.
- Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies utilizing LinkedIn, Indeed, social media platforms, referral programs, networking events, and community partnerships.
- Partner with operational leaders through recurring workforce planning discussions to proactively address staffing challenges and future hiring demands.
- Collaborated with truck driving schools and workforce development organizations to enhance specialized CDL recruiting initiatives, expanding candidate reach and strengthening talent pipelines.
Human Resources Specialist / Medical Administrator
HAVEN CHEMICAL HEALTH
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided comprehensive Human Resources and operational support within a regulated healthcare environment, balancing recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and administrative leadership responsibilities.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for clinical, administrative, and support staff positions.
- Partnered with department leaders to assess workforce needs and implement targeted recruitment strategies.
- Coordinated onboarding programs while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
- Maintained employee records, credentialing documentation, and personnel files with strict attention to confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
- Served as a trusted HR resource regarding benefits administration, employee concerns, workplace policies, and employee relations matters.
- Collaborated with clinical leadership to ensure appropriate staffing levels and operational effectiveness.
- Supported employee engagement and retention initiatives while maintaining compliance with healthcare industry standards.
Human Resources Specialist
ARROW BUICK GMC
01.2004 - 01.2019
- Supported full-cycle recruitment efforts from sourcing and screening through onboarding and new hire integration.
- Supported all facets of human resources, enhancing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and organizational development.
- Partnered with leadership to support workforce planning and evolving staffing requirements.
- Administered employee relations programs, ensuring consistent application of company policies and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Managed benefits administration and personnel records, ensuring compliance with employment regulations and supporting employee needs.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced HR operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
- Built trusted relationships across all levels of the organization and served as a key resource for employees and leadership.
Education
High School Diploma -
NHCC
Brooklyn Park, MNSkills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Strategic Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Planning
- High-Volume Recruiting
- Startup & Growth Hiring
- Leadership Recruitment
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Hiring Manager Partnership
- Recruitment Marketing
- Candidate Experience
- Talent Sourcing Strategies
- Offer Negotiation
- Employee Relations
- Workforce Analytics
- ATS & HRIS Systems
- Process Improvement
- Compliance & Employment Practices
- Workday
- Indeed
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Recruitment Marketing Platforms
- Social Media Sourcing Tools
Websites
Professional Highlights
- 20+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition and Human Resources experience.
- Extensive experience recruiting for operations, sales, transportation, warehouse, professional, and leadership positions.
- Proven success supporting startup and rapid-growth hiring initiatives, including the launch of Bushwood.
- Contributed to talent acquisition efforts resulting in 682 hires during Q1.
- Strong track record of building strategic partnerships with executives, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Expertise in high-volume recruiting environments while maintaining quality-of-hire and candidate experience standards.
- Skilled in developing proactive talent pipelines that improve workforce readiness and reduce hiring gaps.
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
JOHNSON BROTHERS
07.2021 - Current
Human Resources Specialist / Medical Administrator
HAVEN CHEMICAL HEALTH
01.2019 - 01.2021
Human Resources Specialist
ARROW BUICK GMC
01.2004 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
NHCC