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Erica Farley

Encinitas ,CA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 15 years of diverse experience in corporate, agency, and global recruiting environments. Expertise in implementing comprehensive full-cycle recruiting strategies across all organizational levels, from entry-level positions to executive roles. Recognized for fostering high-trust relationships with hiring managers while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Proficient in sourcing niche talent, managing employer branding initiatives, and leveraging modern ATS and recruiting tools to optimize talent pipelines effectively.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

TAYLORMADE GOLF
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Led full-cycle recruitment for critical roles across all company departments, including technical, corporate, and global functions. Partnered with hiring managers and HR business partners to define strategies for difficult-to-fill positions and build long-term talent pipelines.
  • Developed and executed sourcing strategies for high-level and niche roles using job boards, social media, university outreach, and networking.
  • Ensured applicant tracking systems (Workday) were updated to reflect current candidate activity and hiring stages.
  • Maintained deep understanding of company culture and competitive market trends to inform recruitment decisions.
  • Promoted a positive candidate and hiring manager experience through trusted advisor relationships.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
  • Managed vendor relationships with external recruiting agencies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient partnership agreements.
  • Improved candidate experience by providing timely feedback and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
  • Spearheaded diversity initiatives within the organization by partnering with affinity groups and attending targeted recruiting events- (PGA Works).
  • Led recruitment efforts for high-profile executive searches, collaborating closely with senior leadership teams to identify ideal candidates.

Talent Acquisitions Consultant

TAYLORMADE GOLF
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: The TaylorMade Adidas Golf is a global leader in the sporting goods industry with brands built on a passion for sports and a sporting lifestyle.
  • Consistently exceeded corporate staffing objectives at the lowest possible cost.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new talent both local and international for every business department.
  • Facilitated strong long-term company and candidate relationships to drive recruitment, retention and enhance business relationships.
  • Sourced International candidates for both ex Pat opportunities and also international hiring.
  • Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
  • Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.

Talent Acquisitions Consultant

CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Sourced candidates on a National & International level by utilizing, internet mining, niche job boards, job fairs, campus recruiting, networking groups and target company recruiting methods.
  • Developed hiring metrics and tracking statistics with weekly candidate pipeline reports for hiring managers.
  • Responsible for being proactive in the selection and hiring process by recruiting for not only open positions but also keeping qualified candidates filled in the pipeline for possible back fills, forecasted positions and also unbudgeted positions.

Division Director Salaried Professional Service

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
01.2000 - 01.2011
  • Promoted in 2004 to develop a new division of Premier Staffing Solutions. Maintained above average sales quotas while providing business generation leadership, motivation and direction to staffing executives.
  • Created and executed territory business plan focused on generating sales.
  • Developed hiring & staffing strategies at lowest possible cost with companies such as Élan & Amylin Pharmaceuticals, DexCom, Gen-Probe, Alphatec Spine, DJ Orthopedics, Enexco Luth Research, Sempra, Time Warner Cable, Habitat for Humanity and Home Depot.
  • Awarded “Leadership of Excellence in Execution “in 2005 through 2010.
  • Strategically built partnering relationships with customers based around performance expectations, ongoing recruitment, project management and proven results.

Branch Manager, Professional Staffing Services Accountemps & Officeteam

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Managed, directed and develop two staffing teams in divisions of Professional Staffing Services while exceeding personal production. Recruited and trained staffing teams to identify key influences in the client environment and interface with the customer to present staffing solutions. Developed and implemented successful businesses plan by utilizing effective staffing techniques to grow branch revenues year over year.
  • Trained staff to exceed production goals by 150% through weekly motivational activities focusing on cost savings to enhance business relationships and drive sales.
  • Increased Branch revenue by 38% in 9 months.
  • Improved Office profitability by 160% through strategic pricing and creative recruiting strategy.

Division Director- Officeteam

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Supervised a team of 4 staffing managers and 2 administrative assistants. Trained, mentored, and motivated staff while continuing to grow personal production. Consistently grew gross margin dollars in relation to corporate budget. Recruited, and interviewed internal candidates on a continual basis. Developed annual business growth plan, including staff assessment and competition evaluation. Responsible for acquisition, development, and retention of client base consisting of 450 companies. Directly responsible for the management of 100 accounts.
  • Ranked #1 Top Recruiter in San Diego County while managing and mentoring a division of 4 staffing managers.
  • Expanded account base by adding 5 qualified new customers on a weekly basis.
  • Won Leadership Award in 2002 for leading the division to an all time 52-week high in sales out of 330 offices World Wide.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 4 staffing managers.
  • Responsible for daily account management for a book of over 125 clients.

Staffing Manager- Officeteam

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Developed accounts as well as prospected new business by cold calling and setting appointments with potential clients.

Account Executive

Culver Careers
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Ranked top 10% of Employees Company Wide

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01.1999

Skills

  • Full Cycle Recruitment
  • Executive recruitment expertise
  • Sourcing strategy development
  • Hiring Manager Partnerships
  • Effective negotiation strategies
  • Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
  • ATS & HRIS Systems (Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter)
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Hiring
  • Cultivate / Maintain Relationships

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

TAYLORMADE GOLF
01.2017 - 01.2020

Talent Acquisitions Consultant

TAYLORMADE GOLF
01.2012 - 01.2014

Talent Acquisitions Consultant

CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS
01.2011 - 01.2012

Branch Manager, Professional Staffing Services Accountemps & Officeteam

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
01.2002 - 01.2004

Division Director- Officeteam

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
01.2002 - 01.2003

Division Director Salaried Professional Service

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
01.2000 - 01.2011

Staffing Manager- Officeteam

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
01.2000 - 01.2002

Account Executive

Culver Careers
01.1999 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Diego State University

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