Elliott Romero Clark
Salt Lake City
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition and HR leader with over a decade of success in developing and executing innovative recruiting strategies. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, drive process improvements, and partner with executive leadership to achieve organizational growth. Skilled in corporate, technical, and high-volume hiring, with a strong focus on scalability, data-driven decision-making, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition
Vivint/NRG Energy
11.2022 - Current
- Lead a team of40 recruiters supporting corporate, technical, operations, high-volume, and specialized hiring across Vivint and NRG following the acquisition
- Partner with C-suite executives and senior leadership to align workforce planning and hiring strategies with business objectives
- Spearhead process improvements to streamline recruiting workflows, enhance team efficiency, and elevate the candidate experience
- Develop and implement data-driven recruiting strategies, leveraging key metrics to inform decision-making and optimize hiring performance
- Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives within the recruitment process to build a robust and inclusive talent pipeline
- Oversee post-acquisition integration of recruiting processes and systems, ensuring seamless alignment between Vivint and NRG
- Champion employer branding efforts to position the organization as an employer of choice, attracting and retaining top talent
- Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives to scale teams effectively in response to evolving business needs
Director, Talent Acquisition
Vivint/NRG Energy
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Directed the Talent Acquisition strategy, overseeing hiring for roles across Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations, Human Resources, Sales, and Legal
- Managed a team of Talent Acquisition professionals, driving efforts that resulted in550 hires in2021, including180 technical hires
- Collaborated with C-suite executives and HR Business Partners to develop and execute tailored hiring strategies
- Improved recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and reporting across the organization
HR Business Partner
Vivint/NRG Energy
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided HR guidance to leaders in Innovation (R&D), Wireless Internet, and IT groups
- Focused on employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and compensation strategies
- Facilitated talent reviews and implemented people solutions to build effective teams
- Led process improvement initiatives and provided strategic HR support for business and organizational growth
Talent Acquisition Manager
Vivint/NRG Energy
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed a team of12 recruiters and2 coordinators, supporting hiring for Innovation (R&D), IT, Marketing, Finance, and other divisions
- Implemented Workday ATS and improved recruitment workflows to enhance team productivity
- Partnered with leadership to align recruitment efforts with organizational objectives
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Vivint/NRG Energy
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Recruited for roles across Innovation (R&D), IT, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations
- Successfully filled65 technical roles in a single year
- Managed full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing, and onboarding
Recruiter
Sutter Health
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed the full-cycle recruiting process for functional groups and business units
- Consulted with hiring managers to refine recruitment and interview strategies
- Applied knowledge of the organization’s business model and labor market trends to develop effective talent strategies
Technical Recruiter/Account Manager
TEKsystems
12.2009 - 07.2014
- Specialized in recruiting technical professionals, including Software Engineers, QA, Network Engineers, and UX/UI Designers
- Built relationships with C-level executives in Fortune10 to Fortune500 companies to understand their workforce needs
- Managed client engagement, business development, and delivery alignment to support IT strategies
- Provided mentorship and training for new recruiters, improving overall team performance
Education
B.S. Degree - Finance
Utah State University, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
12.2009
B.S. Degree - Economics
Utah State University, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
12.2009
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Team building
- People management
- Hiring and recruiting
- Recruiting strategy
- HR processes
- Performance management
- Succession planning
Timeline
Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition
Vivint/NRG Energy
11.2022 - Current
Director, Talent Acquisition
Vivint/NRG Energy
10.2020 - 12.2022
HR Business Partner
Vivint/NRG Energy
09.2017 - 10.2020
Talent Acquisition Manager
Vivint/NRG Energy
07.2016 - 09.2017
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Vivint/NRG Energy
11.2014 - 09.2017
Recruiter
Sutter Health
07.2014 - 11.2014
Technical Recruiter/Account Manager
TEKsystems
12.2009 - 07.2014
B.S. Degree - Economics
Utah State University, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
B.S. Degree - Finance
Utah State University, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
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