Jessica Herrera
Burnsville,Minnesota
Summary
Talent Acquisition leader with over 10 years of experience in Talent Aquisition and 8 years in Program Management and Direct Leadership. Proven track record of enhancing Talent Strategies for Fortune 500 companies and startups across multiple industries. Achieved a 20% increase in successful hires through diversity-focused Recruitment initiatives. Expertise in ATS/HRIS systems and relationship building, driving team performance through streamlined processes and targeted training.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Talent Lead, Executive Talent Partner
Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, MN
12.2023 - Current
- Led enterprise-wide Inclusive Interview Project, collaborating with DEI teams to update interview paneling processes and training material
- Developed and executed training programs for Talent Acquisition teams; created process maps and documentation for internal training and policy innovation
- Supervised and developed direct reports, including other recruiters and spring interns
- Built and maintained impactful relationships at all levels, including senior leadership
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies, establishing measurable KPIs and assessments
- Implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives in recruitment processes
- Utilized data analytics to optimize recruitment strategies and improve decision-making processes
- Developed and launched new customer programs in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and demand response
- Prepared business plans for new product ideas utilizing the product development process
- Identified new customer energy efficiency, renewable energy, and demand response programs
- Developed and maintained relationships with partner organizations
- Encouraged communication and integration of efforts.
HR Consultant, Process and Improvement (Contract)
KE Electric
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and launched new HR programs to improve recruitment efforts
- Implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to enhance workforce diversity
- Led strategic sourcing efforts to optimize talent acquisition processes
- Established and maintained strong relationships with internal and external partners
- Created and executed recruitment strategies to build a strong talent pipeline
- Managed large-scale projects to enhance recruiting and HR processes
Technical Talent Leader
Clear Capital
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Led candidate experience engagement projects to streamline and elevate experiences for internal and external candidates.
- Developed stakeholder training programs and materials, implemented company-wide.
- Led ERG (Employee Resource Group) initiatives and programs.
- Operated as point of contact for ATS/HRIS system vendors, improving processes for recruiters and candidates.
- Created DEI recruiting campaigns and led enterprise-wide training on initiatives.
- Authored process documents for TA users, HR stakeholders, and hiring leaders.
- Implemented new technology solutions to enhance recruitment processes and improve efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented strategies to optimize recruitment efforts.
Global Talent Lead
Hub Recruiting
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies in alignment with company goals
- Increased monthly recruiting totals by 20% through successful hires
- Led training and development initiatives for recruitment team
- Established metric structures to analyze team performance
- Created and implemented DEI recruiting campaigns and training
- Developed talent pipelines and initiated KPI frameworks
- Led internal training and development initiatives
- Partnered with executives to create mission statements and presentations for clients
- Guided hiring discussions and integrated market insights for strategic decisions
- Led internal leadership committee for client and recruiting process improvements
Recruiting Manager
Dart Transit
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Led and managed development of recruitment strategies in collaboration with leadership team
- Increased monthly recruiting totals by 20% through successful hires
- Implemented metric structures to analyze recruiting team performance and identify areas for improvement
- Established hiring targets and bonus structures to drive recruiter KPI achievement
- Developed talent pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter to attract top candidates
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align talent strategies and drive organizational success
High Volume Recruiter (Full Cycle) and Project Leader
ESI Agency
01.2015 - 12.2019
HR Gen
Michael Kors
2019 - 2021
Education
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
FarmingtonPsychology -
NDSU/Inver Hills
Skills
- Talent acquisition strategy and execution
- Executive recruitment leadership
- Compensation analysis and principles
- ATS/HRIS systems expertise
- Recruitment process optimization
- Full cycle recruitment
- Program management across HR functions
- Change management and process improvement
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team management
- Learning and development facilitation
- Effective communication skills
- Program auditing
- HR policy documentation and delivery
Timeline
Corporate Talent Lead, Executive Talent Partner
Xcel Energy
12.2023 - Current
HR Consultant, Process and Improvement (Contract)
KE Electric
03.2023 - 11.2023
Technical Talent Leader
Clear Capital
05.2022 - 02.2023
Global Talent Lead
Hub Recruiting
10.2021 - 05.2022
Recruiting Manager
Dart Transit
12.2020 - 10.2021
High Volume Recruiter (Full Cycle) and Project Leader
ESI Agency
01.2015 - 12.2019
HR Gen
Michael Kors
2019 - 2021
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Psychology -
NDSU/Inver Hills