Hi, I’m
Holly Powell
Talent Acquisition
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and staffing. Proven track record of identifying and attracting top talent across various industries. Advanced certified in candidate sourcing, screening, and assessment. Strong negotiation and offer management skills. Highly proficient in applicant tracking systems and human resources policies and procedures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Blue Origin
Senior Technical Recruiter Lead
10.2021 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Remotely managed full-cycle recruitment process for technical positions, including engineers in production, design, software and developers; Quality Engineers, specialists, quality supply, quality analysts; welders, laser precision operators and support staff. Positions included entry to management and executive levels.
- Developed and implemented recruitment and strategic sourcing strategies to attract top talent and passive candidates.
- Built lasting relationships with hiring managers and other key stakeholders to partner, collaborate, and identify staffing needs and job requirements.
- Maintained and updated Workday applicant tracking system, while integrating into Greenhouse.
- Developed job postings that accurately reflected position responsibilities, qualifications, benefits packages, while using fair and unbiased language.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and made recommendations to hiring managers.
- Prepared candidate offers based on qualifications and hiring manager reviews, negotiating with candidates when necessary.
- Maintained Operation teams recruitment database, tracked hiring metrics, and provided regular reports to management.
- Voluntarily trained new hiring managers on the recruitment process.
- Maintained a pipeline of potential candidates to ensure staffing need changes where addressed immediately.
- Created a safe space for all members of Talent Acquisition to discuss their DEI challenges on a weekly basis.
- Leader of DEI pillar, creating Diverse Slates Process, and Unconscious and Implicit Bias training for all involved in the recruitment process.
- Represented Blue Origin at Florida's largest diversity hiring event, career fairs, and Organization led events.
- Advised on regular updates to TA's Best Practices Book, including establishing Boolean String methods, best practices for HM communication, and other innovated recruiting strategies to find, attract, and retain top talent.
- Received multiple recognitions and awards for my achievements.
Blackbaud
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
06.2017 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Remotely conducted full-cycle recruitment processes for senior-level positions, including sourcing, interviewing and onboarding.
- Developed and executed sourcing strategies to identify and attract top talent
- Managed recruitment process for various departments including IT, software developers and engineers, support staff, technicians, accounts payable and receivable, collections, customer service, and ad hoc positions. Position levels varied from entry to executive level.
- Conducted phone and in-person interviews to assess candidate qualifications
- Negotiated job offers and ensured each candidate fully completed the onboarding process.
- Developed and implemented innovative recruiting and strategic sourcing strategies to identify qualified talent.
- Managed job postings on Greenhouse, various websites, and social media platforms.
- Identified passive candidates through networking, cold calling, referrals, online databases and other sources.
- Developed relationships with universities and professional organizations to attract top talent.
- Participated in career fairs to promote the organization's brand and attract talented individuals.
SteadyServ Technologies
Human Resources Manager
01.2012 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Implemented start-up growth from 5 to 146 employees in year 1, using full cycle recruiting.
- Developed top talent identification processes by strategically sourcing, attracting, interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation and benefits processes.
- Created and continuously evaluated all HR processes and implemented changes when necessary to improve efficiency.
- Developed performance management systems including goal setting, performance reviews, corrective action plans and disciplinary procedures.
- Developed compensation packages that are competitive yet cost effective for the organization.
- Developed succession planning strategies for key positions within the organization.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair, private, and legal resolution.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Analyzed data gathered from surveys, focus groups or other methods to identify areas of improvement within the organization's HR practices.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
Sedona Staffing
Senior Lead Recruiter
01.2006 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Worked as an external recruitment agency to attract and hire qualified specialists.
- Attended career fairs and other networking events to build talent pipelines and identify prospective candidates.
- Lead a team of multi-level recruiters.
- A high focus on sourcing, recruitment, and placement of radiologists, CNA's, LPN's, RN, and doctors. Networking and partnering with nationwide fellowships, universities and other sources to locate, attract, and retain top talent for Greenfield Memorial Hospital, Rush Memorial Hospital and Community Health Network.
- Placed permanent, temp-to-hire, and seasonal positions for multiple factory positions, Hospital administration and nursing, school district positions, and other positions as the area and business need continued to grow.
- Collaborated with clients to develop training programs for placed new hires.
- Tracked key metrics such as, time to fill, source effectiveness, and cost per hire.
- Managed ATS and HRIS to ensure accurate reporting.
- Utilized multiple platforms to conduct Boolean searches to source and attract passive candidates.
- Recruited, screened, and interviewed candidates to assess relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Wrote and posted job descriptions based on client needs and requirements.
- Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches.
- Referred candidate resumes to customer account managers for evaluation and submission.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Onboarded new hires, scheduled trainings, and drug testing when required.
Agape Network
Medical Recruiter and Office Manager
01.2000 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Full cycle recruitment of Physicians, in-house and traveling nurses (RN, LPN, CNA), and corporate office staff.
- Created job postings, sourced resumes, and conducted background checks on applicants.
- Conducted orientation programs for newly hired medical personnel.
- Screened and interviewed potential candidates for medical positions.
- Maintained contact with hiring managers to ensure timely filling of open positions.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new medical staff members.
- Organized job fairs and recruiting events to promote available medical roles within the organization.
- Interviewing and training new office employees.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents for HIPPA compliance.
Education
Indiana Wesleyan UniversityMarion, IN
Master of Science from Human Resources Management
2021
Indiana Wesleyan UniversityMarion, IN
Bachelor of Science from Human Resources Management
2018
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Candidate sourcing and screening
- Candidate Pipeline Development
- Interviewing and assessment
- Negotiation and offer management
- Applicant tracking systems
- Human resources policies and procedures
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Employee Relations
- Employee Investigations
Certification
Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR) via ADP
Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) via ADP
Certified Technical Recruiter (CTR) via ADP
Certified Healthcare Recruiter (CHR) via ADP
Workday HRM Certified via Workday
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter Lead
Blue Origin
10.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Blackbaud
06.2017 - 08.2021
Human Resources Manager
SteadyServ Technologies
01.2012 - 05.2017
Senior Lead Recruiter
Sedona Staffing
01.2006 - 01.2012
Medical Recruiter and Office Manager
Agape Network
01.2000 - 01.2006
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Science from Human Resources Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science from Human Resources Management
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