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Jackye Clayton

Jackye Clayton

Waco,TX

Summary

Dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, HR technology, and SaaS innovation. Renowned for developing and implementing AI-powered recruitment solutions that optimize hiring efficiency and promote inclusivity. Adept at aligning talent strategies with business objectives, fostering high-performance, diverse teams, and driving organizational growth. Recognized thought leader and strategist in DEIB, with a proven track record of transforming talent acquisition practices and enhancing workforce engagement through innovative, data-driven solutions. Visionary Executive and seasoned thought leader with many years of proven expertise and unwavering dedication to operations excellence which drives organizational growth and cultivates key partnerships. Adept in all multidisciplinary business facets integral to new enterprise launch, financial sustainability, and profitability.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Talent Acquisition & DEIB

Textio
01.2021 - Current
  • Lead global talent acquisition and DEIB strategies at Textio, leveraging AI-driven solutions to eliminate bias and optimize recruitment processes
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align talent pipelines with organizational goals and drive measurable outcomes
  • Designed and implemented an AI-based hiring framework that reduced time-to-hire by 30% and improved recruitment efficiency by 20%
  • Achieved a 25% increase in diverse hires for high-demand roles such as engineering and product management
  • Launched the DEIB in Action program, resulting in a 15% improvement in employee retention and a 30% rise in engagement scores
  • Partnered with product teams to integrate DEIB principles into AI tools, driving customer success metrics and adoption of inclusive hiring solutions
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to ensure that requirements are accurately communicated throughout the recruitment process.
  • Generated reports on recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill ratios, cost-per-hire.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruitment strategy to identify, attract and hire top talent.
  • Organized and conducted interviews with potential candidates to evaluate their skills and qualifications.
  • Advised hiring managers on best practices related to interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
  • Created marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Talent Strategist

SeekOut
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Spearheaded DEIB strategies for SeekOut, leveraging AI to enhance diversity in talent pipelines and partnering with Fortune 500 companies to transform recruitment practices
  • Developed the Data-Driven Diversity Certification Program, resulting in a 40% uptick in product adoption among major clients like Amazon and Johnson & Johnson
  • Increased internal diversity by 20% through innovative, inclusive recruitment strategies and data-driven insights
  • Boosted customer retention by 35% by aligning DEIB frameworks with client-specific goals and delivering tailored AI-driven solutions
  • Conducted research on competitors and their marketing activities.
  • Prepared and presented reports to update stakeholders about success of each strategy.
  • Identified key metrics to measure the success of initiatives and campaigns.
  • Created presentations to showcase strategy results, insights, and recommendations.
  • Led cross-functional teams in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions.

Director of Customer Success

HiringSolved
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Directed customer success and diversity initiatives, integrating AI technology and Recruiting frameworks to drive client satisfaction and product adoption
  • Created and implemented the Diversity Maturity Model, leading to a 30% increase in client renewals and a 25% improvement in platform utilization
  • Secured high-value renewals by providing consultative support and innovative recruiting DEIB solutions, achieving a 20% boost in client satisfaction
  • Enhanced product adoption through training programs that demonstrated the impact of AI-driven recruitment on diversity outcomes
  • Led the segmentation of customer base for more effective targeting and personalization of campaigns.
  • Conducted customer feedback surveys to identify areas of improvement in service delivery.
  • Generated reports highlighting key performance indicators related to overall health of the business's relationship with its customers.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of current customer success initiatives and made recommendations for improvement.
  • Implemented processes for gathering insights from customers about their experiences with our products or services.
  • Developed and executed email marketing strategies, increasing customer engagement rates by significant percentages.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Education

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition & Retention Strategies
  • HR Technology & AI-Driven Recruitment Solutions
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
  • Strategic Leadership and Change Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making & KPI Optimization
  • SaaS Product Innovation & Optimization
  • Employee Engagement & Organizational Growth
  • Public Speaking & Thought Leadership
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Public speaking
  • Market trends and analysis
  • Policy and procedure development

Awards

  • Top 100 Human Resources Influencers, 2021, HR Executive Magazine
  • 15 Women in HR Tech to Follow, 2019, VidCruiter
  • Top Recruitment Thought Leaders, 2021, interviewMocha Magazine
  • 50 Unstoppable Women in HR Tech, HR Technology Conference & Expo

Timeline

Vice President, Talent Acquisition & DEIB

Textio
01.2021 - Current

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Talent Strategist

SeekOut
01.2020 - 01.2021

Director of Customer Success

HiringSolved
01.2017 - 01.2020

University of North Texas
Jackye Clayton