Janelle Brendel
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Results-driven Talent Lead with extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting and building scalable processes in a fast-paced startup and established environments. Proven track record of effectively wearing multiple hats to fulfill recruiting needs. Dedicated to driving organizational growth through strategic talent acquisition initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Lead
Point Digital Finance
Palo Alto
01.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement innovative processes from the ground up in a dynamic startup environment
- Design and execute streamlined procedures to enhance operational efficiency and scalability
- Adapt quickly to evolving business needs, continuously refining processes to optimize performance
- Collaborate cross-functionally to establish cohesive methodologies that align with startup objectives and market demands
- Spearhead full-cycle recruiting efforts for various positions across different departments, including marketing, analytics, engineering, and operations
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand talent needs, develop job descriptions, and execute recruitment strategies tailored to each role
- Manage candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessments and offer negotiation processes, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout
- Orchestrate the organization's inaugural offshore recruitment program focused on building the operations team and lead a team of three offshore talent partners.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Renewal by Andersen
Cottage Grove, MN
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Led full cycle recruitment from sourcing strategy, interview, offer negotiation and ensured an outstanding candidate experience
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with hiring managers to identify talent needs, build and execute recruiting strategies
- Leveraged recruiting resources to identify, attract, present and recruit top tier talent
- Identified and deployed creative methodologies for sourcing quality candidates
- Led talent acquisition coordinator team
- Mentored five talent acquisition professionals
- Served as interim project manager for new ATS implementation
- Partnered, brainstormed and executed several continuous improvement projects
- Utilized scrum methodology daily.
Human Resources Business Partner
Renewal by Andersen
Cottage Grove, MN
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Strategic HR partner for the manufacturing and affiliate teams in all functional areas of HR and business initiatives
- Provided leadership and guidance on matters related to talent management/development, performance management, organizational change, employee engagement, etc
- Managed and resolved employee relations issues while conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations
- Created and implemented a direct staffing model for high-volume manufacturing teams
- Led the manufacturing staffing team and decreased turnover by 17%
- Responsible for full cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates, to ensure the acquisition of top talent aligned with organizational needs for the maintenance team, team leads and internal promotions
- Assessed and challenged current thinking and processes by striving for daily continuous improvement
- Collaborated with plant leadership to ensure labor plans were met and resourced
- Collaborated with other HR leaders to share best practices, critical needs issues, and initiatives
- Created 'Ready for Renewal' new hire orientation for production employees.
Human Resources Business Partner
Andersen Windows
Bayport, MN
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Strategic HR partner for the patio door plant and maintenance teams in all functional areas of HR and business initiatives
- Managed and executed the full cycle recruitment life cycle focused on maintenance, team leads and advanced manufacturing roles.
Human Resources Generalist
Advantage Management Corporation
04.2006 - 12.2013
- Managed and executed the full recruitment life cycle for all roles
- Strategic HR partner for the maintenance, safety and branch locations in all functional areas of HR and business initiatives
- Recruited and led the internship program.
Education
Bachelor's in Human Resources Management -
Minnesota State University
Timeline
Talent Lead
Point Digital Finance
01.2022 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Renewal by Andersen
01.2019 - 01.2022
Human Resources Business Partner
Renewal by Andersen
06.2015 - 01.2019
Human Resources Business Partner
Andersen Windows
12.2013 - 06.2015
Human Resources Generalist
Advantage Management Corporation
04.2006 - 12.2013
Bachelor's in Human Resources Management -
Minnesota State University