JENNIFER L. FLUHARTY

Summary

Dynamic Talent Manager offering over 20 years of progressive career across diverse industries. Proven history of designing and implementing recruitment, training and conflict-resolution initiatives for companies up to 25 employees. Insightful and creative with strengths in partnering with cross-functional business executives to strategize personnel-management solutions. Known for identifying improvement opportunities and spearheading projects to drive effectiveness.

Overview

21

years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Recruiting Manager

PRAIRIE BAND LLC

Holton, KS

10.2024 - Current

Lead and develop recruiting teams delivering audit-ready hiring for government contracts, cleared roles, and executive positions
Own end-to-end recruiting delivery aligned to contract staffing plans, SLAs, and workforce forecasts
Managed recruiter capacity, prioritization, and workload to meet critical business and contract timelines
Partnered with HR, program leadership, security, and legal teams to address clearance delays, reduce audit risk, and close hiring gaps
Ensure compliance with FAR, DCAA, DCMA, and clearance requirements (Public Trust, Secret, TS/SCI)
Drove improvements in recruiting tools, workflows, and documentation standards to support CMMC certification readiness

Sr Talent Acquisition Consultant – Earth & Environment

WSP USA

03.2022 - Current

Deliver compliant talent acquisition support for federally influenced and regulated programs within the Earth & Environment portfolio
Evaluate and rank applicants using Horizon ATS, ensuring eligibility verification and structured rating and ranking compliance
Draft and publish vacancy announcements; partner with hiring managers on job analysis, SME selection, and structured interview panels
Advise leadership and HR on federal staffing authorities, priority placement, direct hire, and special hiring programs
Led talent acquisition process improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows and implementing standardized performance metrics for enhanced effectiveness
Recommended targeted and non-traditional recruitment strategies, aligning efforts with evolving market demands and program objectives
Resolved complex staffing issues through data-driven analysis and stakeholder consultation, enhancing resolution efficiency

Talent Acquisition Manager

LIBERTY BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

09.2021 - 03.2022

Led full-cycle recruiting for highly cleared, mission-critical roles across Cybersecurity, IT, Software Engineering, Data, Product, and Supply Chain
Designed and executed clearance-driven recruiting strategies that met contract requirements and adhered to security timelines and FAR/DFARS compliance
Conducted proactive talent mapping and sourcing to build sustainable TS/SCI-cleared pipelines
Managed cleared recruiting vendors and assessments while overseeing performance metrics to ensure speed, quality, compliance, and audit readiness
Advised hiring managers and candidates throughout assessment, clearance validation, and offer processes to facilitate informed decision-making
Partnered with operations, program, and executive leadership to deliver TS/SCI-cleared talent for Navy and Army contracts

Defense Human Resource Specialist II

FLUOR MISSION SOLUTIONS

Greenville

01.2020 - 09.2021

Managed high-volume requisition loads for cleared technical and engineering positions, ensuring timely placement of qualified candidates
Supported Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, Design, and Technical hiring in FAR/DFARS-compliant environments
Executed full lifecycle recruiting for DoE and DoD programs supporting funded, proposal, and pipeline roles
Partnered closely with Facility Security and Contracts teams on clearance processing, incumbent capture, proposal recruitment, and vendor negotiations
Advised leadership on effective recruiting strategies and workforce planning, mitigating hiring risks through market intelligence insights
Maintained audit-ready recruiting operations through accurate ATS management (BrassRing, SAP), OFCCP compliance, and metrics tracking
Developed and delivered targeted recruiting best practices and ATS training, enhancing compliance with government contract requirements

Legal / Administrative Assistant – Volunteer

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Ramstein Air Base

01.2016 - 01.2018

Prepared correspondence, legal documents, and notarized official documentation, including powers of attorney
Supported military and civilian staff by ensuring accuracy and compliance of sensitive records
Administered personnel actions such as recruitments, reassignments, evaluations, and training requests

Administrative Assistant – Civil Engineering (GS-3)

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Ramstein Air Base

01.2015 - 01.2016

Supported Civil Engineering operations on Ramstein Air Base by coordinating administrative tasks and ensuring compliance with procedures
Maintained Confidential Security Clearance while coordinating documentation and personnel logistics for efficient operations
Escorted contractors and personnel in controlled and restricted areas, maintaining security protocols and facilitating access

Recruitment Manager

COURIER EXPRESS

Marietta

01.2014 - 01.2015

Governed HR functions including recruitment, placement, performance management, and regulatory compliance
Coordinated interviewing schedules and managed workforce planning for multiple hiring managers, streamlining the recruitment process
Provided workforce analytics to hiring managers and executives, informing strategic hiring and manpower decisions
Evaluated HR program effectiveness and recommended process improvements to enhance operational efficiency

Senior Corporate Recruiter

VANDERLANDE INDUSTRIES

Marietta

01.2013 - 01.2014

Developed and executed workforce planning and recruiting strategies that supported business growth objectives
Implemented structured hiring and onboarding processes to improve candidate quality and efficiency
Managed recruiting metrics and ATS workflows to streamline processes for high-volume hiring
Led vendor strategy across Warehouse and Postal divisions, overseeing 25 agencies to enhance service delivery
Reduced vendor spend by $400K within four months through strategic vendor optimization

Global Director of Recruiting Process Systems & Training

TALASCEND, LLC

01.2005 - 01.2013

Set enterprise-wide recruiting strategy, governance, and global training standards
Designed scalable, data-driven recruiting strategies delivering specialized engineering and manufacturing talent globally
Designed and implemented a structured 90-day recruiter onboarding and enablement framework
Advised executive leadership and clients on workforce planning and staffing initiatives, enhancing strategic alignment with organizational goals
Directed recruiting quality and compliance across private and government programs, ensuring audit readiness and adherence to regulations
Built and governed national vendor ecosystem of 85+ partners, ensuring performance management and compliance with standards
Represented the organization internationally (UK, Abu Dhabi, India), supporting executive relationships and business expansion

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus, Ramstein, Germany

12.2019

Program Management Coursework - DAWIA Practitioner (Level II–Equivalent)

Defense Acquisition University (DAU), Ramstein, Germany

12.2019

Applied DAU program management principles to federal staffing, acquisition workforce planning, proposal support, and compliance-driven hiring within DoD and DoE environments

Core Expertise

DoE & DoD recruiting (CONUS / OCONUS)
Federal contractor talent acquisition
Cleared hiring: Public Trust, Secret, TS/SCI, SCI eligibility
FAR / DFARS–compliant recruiting operations
Proposal staffing, surge hiring & incumbent capture
Recruiting operations leadership & process optimization
Workforce planning & labor forecasting
Vendor management & workforce program governance
Subcontractor recruiting & compliance oversight
Recruiter training, ATS optimization & onboarding enablement
Strategic sourcing, passive candidate engagement & market intelligence
Audit readiness & compliance (DCAA, DCMA, OFCCP, CMMC, NISPOM)

References

Available upon request

Clearance

Previously held Public Trust and Confidential Security Clearances, as well as a Security Clearance (Inactive)

Timeline

Sr. Recruiting Manager - PRAIRIE BAND LLC

10.2024 - Current

Sr Talent Acquisition Consultant – Earth & Environment - WSP USA

03.2022 - Current

Talent Acquisition Manager - LIBERTY BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

09.2021 - 03.2022

Defense Human Resource Specialist II - FLUOR MISSION SOLUTIONS