HAYDEN SIMPSON
RANDSTAD USA
Muskegon,MI
14
years of professional experience
Strategic Talent Acquisition professional with 10+ years of experience spanning recruiting, human resources, team leadership, business development, and organizational operations. Proven ability to build recruiting systems from the ground up, develop high-performing talent pipelines, identify exceptional candidates, and partner with leadership to improve hiring practices and organizational growth. Currently responsible for talent acquisition strategy and candidate development across 12+ small- to mid-sized organizations, supporting hiring needs ranging from entry-level to senior leadership roles. Experienced in high-volume sourcing, candidate screening, interviewing, relationship development, recruiting operations, and talent pipeline management across construction, manufacturing, renovation, technology, and small-business environments. Known for combining a high-volume recruiting mindset with a relationship-driven approach, allowing organizations to identify, attract, evaluate, and retain talent while building scalable hiring processes that support long-term growth.
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator
2 Years 5 Months- Lead talent acquisition strategy and candidate development for a diverse portfolio of 12+ small to mid-sized companies, overseeing recruiting initiatives across construction, manufacturing, renovation, technology, and other business sectors.
- Built the organization's talent acquisition and recruiting system from the ground up, establishing processes for sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate tracking, and talent pipeline development.
- Partner directly with company leadership and management teams to identify staffing needs and develop more effective hiring strategies.
- Lead developmental meetings and recruiting courses with management teams to improve interviewing, candidate evaluation, hiring practices, and overall talent acquisition effectiveness.
- Maintain responsibility for the initial sourcing, vetting, and development of candidates across a broad range of positions and industries.
- Review and evaluate 500+ candidates weekly, identifying qualified talent based on experience, skill set, cultural alignment, career goals, and position requirements.
- Led developmental meetings and recruiting courses with management teams, improving interviewing practices and overall talent acquisition effectiveness.
- Created centralized talent monitoring and recruitment database, enhancing visibility into candidate pipelines and future hiring opportunities.
- Developed a centralized talent monitoring and recruitment database to improve visibility into candidate pipelines, candidate status, and future hiring opportunities.
- Sourced candidates through proactive recruiting and relationship-building strategies, reducing reliance on inbound applicants.
- Support organizations in identifying both immediate hires and long-term high-potential talent for future opportunities.
Onsite Staffing / Ind Staffing Manager
4 Years 1 Month- Performed high-volume candidate sourcing, interviewing, negotiations, hiring, and workforce management.
- Reviewed applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates and support client hiring objectives.
- Managed candidate and client relationships while balancing staffing requirements with business goals.
- Developed and maintained talent pipelines to support ongoing workforce needs.
- Partnered with clients to understand staffing requirements and deliver candidates aligned with position expectations.
- Managed recruiting KPIs and performance metrics to identify account and workforce growth opportunities.
- Built and expanded staffing relationships, growing accounts from 0 to 50+ talent placements and 150+ active placements.
- Recovered and developed multiple high-level accounts through relationship management and business development.
- Combined recruiting expertise with B2B business development to foster client and candidate growth.
Store Manager / HR Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Oversaw hiring, training, onboarding, and development of store employees in high-volume retail environment to enhance team effectiveness.
- Managed employee performance and provided coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and training processes for new employees.
- Maintained employee engagement through communication, recognition programs, and incentive initiatives.
- Directed employee performance management, delivering coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to drive employee growth.
- Maintained strong employee retention while supporting operational and organizational goals.
- Led employee development initiatives designed to identify and prepare high-potential employees for promotion.
- Managed employee relations, HR compliance, workers' compensation procedures, and workplace investigations.
- Achieved strong employee retention by fostering engagement and aligning practices with operational and organizational goals.
Human Resources Manager
1 Year- Managed HR operations and employee relations for a workforce of approximately 300–400 employees.
- Oversaw payroll, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and HR documentation to ensure seamless HR operations.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations.
- Facilitated onboarding and training programs for new hires.
- Partnered with recruiting teams and HR representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate applicant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitude.
- Implemented employee retention and engagement initiatives that fostered a positive workplace environment.
- Promoted approximately 10% of staff during tenure through development and internal advancement.
- Maintained a strong employee retention rate while managing a large and diverse workforce.
- Facilitated collaboration between management and employees to enhance communication, teamwork, and workplace culture.
Assistant Store Manager – Merchandising
7 Years 4 Months- Managed teams of 45–65 employees while supporting staffing, training, development, and daily operations.
- Coordinated recruiting and hiring initiatives, ensuring appropriate staffing levels aligned with operational needs.
- Conducted interviews and evaluated candidates based on experience, skills, and organizational needs.
- Facilitated onboarding and on-the-job training for new employees.
- Developed employees through coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
- Promoted approximately 30% of staff during tenure, demonstrating a strong ability to identify and develop internal talent.
- Supported employee relations and collaborated with HR teams to resolve workplace concerns.
- Designed and implemented employee recognition and rewards programs, enhancing engagement and fostering positive workplace culture.
- Cultivated strong relationships with employees, managers, and external vendors, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications & Multimedia
- Dean's List – 9 consecutive semesters
- Departmental Scholarship Recipient
- Minor in Communications & Relations
- Minor in History
- Ranked among the top graduates in the university and #1 in department
- President, Photography & Intermedia Club
- GPA: 3.8 GPA
Skills
Talent Acquisition Strategy
Full-Cycle Recruiting
High-Volume Recruiting
Candidate sourcing
Talent sourcing
Candidate screening
Interviewing & Selection
Recruiting process
Applicant tracking
Recruiting analytics
Hiring Manager Partnership
Relationship management
Talent onboarding
Talent onboarding
SELECTED TALENT ACQUISITION & HR IMPACT
- 500+ Candidates Reviewed Weekly (DHM, Randstad USA)
- High-volume sourcing and candidate evaluation across multiple industries and organizational levels.
- 12+ Organizations Supported (DHM)
- Talent acquisition oversight across multiple small and mid-sized companies.
- 20+ Organizations Supported (Randstad USA)
- ~12 Interviews Daily (DHM, Randstad USA)
- Consistent high-volume candidate interviewing and evaluation.
- Recruiting System Built From Scratch (DHM)
- Designed and implemented a scalable talent acquisition process, database, and candidate monitoring system.
- 300–400 Employee Workforce (Kroger, Randstad USA)
- HR management experience supporting large-scale employee populations.
- - DSG and DHM were sub-200 employees managed
- 30% Internal Promotion Rate
- Demonstrated history of identifying, developing, and advancing high-potential talent.
- Multi-Industry Recruiting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Renovation
- Technology
- Retail
- Staffing
- Small Business
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- PHR Certification / Professional HR Development
- HRCI Certification Coursework
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Strategy
- Human Resources Operations
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Business Development & Account Management
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator
DARK HORSE MANAGEMENT LLC
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Onsite Staffing / Ind Staffing Manager
RANDSTAD USA
07.2022 - CurrentRead More
Store Manager / HR Manager
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS
03.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Human Resources Manager
KROGER
03.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Assistant Store Manager – Merchandising
MACY'S
11.2012 - 03.2020Read More
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts from Digital Communications & Multimedia
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