FELICIA RODRIGUEZ
Gaylord,MN
Summary
Dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Leader with over 10 years of progressive experience in full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and HR operations within large-scale manufacturing and supply chain environments. Expertise in high-volume recruiting, recruitment strategy development, talent analytics, vendor management, and team leadership across multi-site organizations has consistently driven success in reducing vacancies, improving time-to-fill metrics, optimizing recruitment spend, and enhancing the overall candidate experience. Recognized as a trusted advisor to executive and plant leadership, complemented by a strong foundation in compliance, HRIS systems, and operational excellence. A strategic planner and problem-solver dedicated to meeting hiring needs while effectively training professionals to excel in their roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Recruiter
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
Gaylord, MN
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Reduced open vacancies by 63% through targeted recruitment and retention strategies.
- Partnered with plant managers and senior leadership on workforce planning and staffing needs for flagship manufacturing locations.
- Reduced staffing agency utilization by 95% by optimizing sourcing strategies and internal recruitment processes.
- Led full-cycle recruitment processes for diverse positions across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Talent Acquisition Manager
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed enterprise-wide recruitment operations to enhance workforce capabilities at 20 manufacturing and farm sites.
- Directed and mentored a team of exempt and non-exempt recruiters, fostering accountability through performance metrics and goal alignment.
- Executed targeted recruitment initiatives aimed at reducing vacancy rates across the network from 13% to 6%.
- Spearheaded companywide recruitment campaigns, achieving over 200 hires within 30 days per campaign.
- Oversaw recruitment budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility while fulfilling hiring objectives.
- Collaborated with job boards and vendors to significantly improve applicant flow through targeted strategies.
- Implemented strategies to improve applicant experience while standardizing recruitment operations.
- Led weekly recruiter meetings to align on hiring strategies. Oversaw biweekly one-on-one sessions to foster individual growth and performance. Coordinated monthly training sessions to elevate team capabilities and effectiveness.
- Facilitated operational continuity by overseeing HR activities during leadership vacancies at various manufacturing locations.
- Role eliminated due to corporate restructure
Recruiter – Supply Chain
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed up to 25 concurrent requisitions, recruiting for hourly, administrative, professional, and director-level roles.
- Led Phase I of a supply chain talent acquisition process development initiative supporting entry-level through plant leadership roles.
- Streamlined hiring processes, achieving a company-leading average time-to-fill of 48 days for 60 salaried exempt roles.
- Implemented standardized recruiting metrics that significantly reduced hourly vacancies across the network.
- Managed job board accounts, ensuring compliance and optimal usage standards.
- Trained and onboarded new recruiters on recruitment systems and processes.
- Developed and implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and refine job descriptions.
Recruiting Coordinator
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
Gaylord And Chaska, MN
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported full-cycle recruiting for salaried, technical, skilled trades, and administrative roles at multiple sites.
- Sourced candidates using LinkedIn, Indeed, Careers in Food, college job boards, and passive sourcing techniques.
- Partnered with hiring managers to create targeted recruiting plans and staffing forecasts.
- Managed scheduling of interviews, ensuring alignment between candidates and hiring managers.
Recruiter / HR Supervisor / Staffing Coordinator
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
Gaylord, MN
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Recruited and hired for exempt and non-exempt roles across multiple Minnesota locations.
- Executed recruitment strategies to fill 11 industrial maintenance roles within 3 months.
- Directed staffing initiatives for plant reopening, successfully hiring over 30 full-time employees within 30 days.
- Managed internal redeployment of 90+ employees following a corporate layoff.
- Managed benefits open enrollment process for 700 employees, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Supervised and evaluated direct reports, providing coaching and performance management.
- Supported union relations and resolved employee complaints in partnership with plant leadership.
- Maintained HRIS systems including UKG, Kronos, and Ceridian.
- Served as acting HR Manager during leadership vacancies.
Dietary Manager
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Arlington, MN
03.2007 - 04.2010
- Supervised a 20-employee department in a long-term care facility.
- Maintained a deficiency-free dietary department for three consecutive years.
- Planned and executed large-scale events for up to 300 participants.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - Organizational Management, Human Resources Management Specialization
Ashford University
Clinton, IA12.2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Art
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI05.2005
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Full-Cycle Recruiting (Exempt & Non-Exempt)
- High-Volume Manufacturing Recruitment
- Workforce Planning & Staffing Models
- Recruitment Metrics & Analytics
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Vendor & Agency Management
- Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing
- HRIS Systems (UKG, Kronos, Ceridian)
- Compliance & Affirmative Action
- Team Leadership & Development
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Budget Management
- Union & Labor Relations Support
- Candidate Experience Optimization
- Recruiter training and mentoring
- Boolean search techniques
- Social media recruiting
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety & Health
- Excellence Award – 2023: Recognized for transforming recruiting operations and driving organizational impact at Michael Foods
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
06.2024 - 06.2025
Talent Acquisition Manager
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
12.2021 - 06.2024
Recruiter – Supply Chain
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
02.2019 - 12.2021
Recruiting Coordinator
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
04.2018 - 01.2019
Recruiter / HR Supervisor / Staffing Coordinator
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
06.2013 - 12.2017
Dietary Manager
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
03.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Art
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Master of Arts (MA) - Organizational Management, Human Resources Management Specialization
Ashford University