Jessica Walter
Coeur D'Alene,ID
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources leader with a track record of over 13 years' success in building and leading high-performing teams through expert recruitment, training, and organizational development strategies. Skillful in collaborating with senior leaders to align organizational objectives with talent acquisition and performance enhancement strategies. Recognized for driving hiring practices, managing high volume and specialized recruitment, and providing strategic sourcing insights. Known for meticulous attention to detail and organizational prowess, bringing energy, self-motivation, and a history of achieving outcomes. Exceptional in communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytics, with a proficiency in excelling within dynamic, diverse environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Umpqua Bank
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment operations across the entire retail banking footprint
- Direct initiatives for military and veteran recruitment programs within the organization, collaborating closely with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I).
- Collaborate with senior leaders, executives, and business partners, providing high-level consultation on career development, talent pipelining, HR policies, EEO/OFCCP recruiting requirements, and industry best practices.
Senior Recruiting Consultant
Wells Fargo
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Lead and executed multiple project teams to improve company's hiring strategy and best practices
- Utilized reporting, market trends, and workforce planning data to design and execute effective recruiting strategies, contributing to the achievement of aggressive hiring goals.
- Successfully led and managed the Veteran diversity hiring initiative, directly overseeing 15+ recruiters and multiple projects, resulting in increased YOY hiring results and enhanced recruiter productivity
- Demonstrated expertise in creating and executing complex compensation and retention packages, enhancing the company's ability to attract and retain top talent.
Recruiter
Wells Fargo
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Achieved challenging hiring goals through proactive creation and execution of sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles across diverse markets and business lines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with diversity organizations, hiring agencies, military bases, schools, and community non-profits, strengthening the talent pipeline and the company's reputation.
- Leveraged expertise in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM, and sourcing tools such as Workday, Taleo, Beamery, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Indeed to streamline recruitment processes.
Human Resources Store Partner
Nike
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Oversaw all aspects of human resources functions, including recruiting, hiring, payroll, employee relations, customer service, training, coaching, development, corrective action, and policy enforcement for a staff of 100+, contributing to a yearly revenue of 15 million.
- Successfully led the staffing, planning, and opening of a new concept design store for Nike Direct to Consumer, ensuring a smooth launch and alignment with company standards.
- Orchestrated the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of over 100 new employees for the reopening of the Nike Seattle flagship store
- Maintained open communication with corporate partners to collaboratively plan and execute new initiatives, fostering a cohesive and coordinated approach across departments.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership and coaching skills to create a motivated and high-performing team, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Executive Team Leader
Target
08.2010 - 11.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05.2011
Key Skills
Recruitment Strategy | Team Leadership | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Problem-Solving | HR Policy | Workforce Planning | Diversity Hiring | Compensation Strategy | Employee Relations | ATS & CRM Systems | Data Analysis | Project Management | Strategic Planning
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Umpqua Bank
10.2023 - Current
Senior Recruiting Consultant
Wells Fargo
03.2019 - 10.2023
Recruiter
Wells Fargo
01.2016 - 03.2019
Human Resources Store Partner
Nike
11.2013 - 01.2016
Executive Team Leader
Target
08.2010 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Idaho