Jill Strutt
Franklin,WI
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting and project management. Proven ability to enhance processes and improve candidate experiences while fostering inclusive work environments. Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing innovative talent sourcing and retention strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager – North America
Kerry
Beloit, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed regional recruitment programs to align with organizational growth objectives.
- Led talent acquisition across corporate functions and 49 manufacturing facilities in North America.
- Established standardized recruiting practices to ensure consistency in talent acquisition.
- Trained and mentored team of 15 recruiters and 3 operations members across North America.
- Implemented recruitment processes that significantly enhanced candidate experience.
- Fostered relationships with external agencies to broaden recruitment channels.
- Managed employer branding initiatives, elevating Kerry's profile as an employer of choice.
- Created global agency use policy, cutting external agency costs by over $1 million in first year.
Regional Manager Talent Acquisition
Clarios
Milwaukee, USA
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Led corporate recruiting team in full life-cycle recruitment for North America management roles.
- Achieved annual hiring volumes exceeding 1,500 positions through effective talent delivery.
- Established performance standards, goals, and policies for personnel across the region.
- Collaborated with 17 manufacturing facilities to address staffing needs efficiently.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to support regional initiatives.
- Managed budget allocations to optimize resource utilization in the region.
- Conducted searches for senior management roles across Engineering and Finance functions.
- Acted as subject matter expert on Applicant Tracking System, guiding development and implementation.
Team Lead - Talent Acquisition
JOHNSON CONTROLS
Milwaukee, USA
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Executed full lifecycle recruitment for manufacturing, sales, product management, and engineering roles in Power Solutions division.
- Managed high-volume requisition load exceeding 30 positions while guiding Corporate recruiting team.
- Collaborated with Senior Leaders, Directors, and Managers to implement strategic staffing initiatives.
- Educated and coached hiring managers on effective recruitment processes.
- Mentored new recruiters to foster relationships and enhance team engagement.
Recruitment Consultant
THE NOVO GROUP
Milwaukee, USA
06.2015 - 02.2016
- The Novo Group provides customized recruiting solutions through Executive Search, Recruitment Business Process Improvement, and Recruitment Training.
- Engagements ranged from full outsource projects, interim support of sourcing and pipelining projects, and full-cycle searches at the Director level and above.
Business Services Consultant
RACINE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Racine, USA
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Led a team of six business consultants in recruitment, training, retention, and workforce development strategies for Racine County.
- Partnered with local businesses to create customized recruitment plans addressing immediate labor market needs.
- Developed targeted programs like Inspire Wisconsin and Dream It Do It to cultivate future workforce.
Vice President of Operations
POINTONE RECRUITING SOLUTIONS
Racine, USA
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Led daily operations of permanent placement firm, overseeing human resources and training initiatives for staff development.
- Spearheaded corporate rebranding to establish a nationwide identity, enhancing service visibility.
- Influenced name selection, logo design, and website development for new brand identity.
- Facilitated launch of satellite office and integration of remote employees.
- Managed comprehensive restructuring of IT and Telecom systems with minimal disruption.
- Updated infrastructure to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance staff productivity.
- Streamlined new-hire training process, utilizing internal tools to ensure rapid onboarding.
Recruitment Consultant
THE NOVO GROUP
Milwaukee, WI
Corporate Recruitment Manager/Human Resources Generalist
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS
Waukesha, WI
Operations Manager
MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS OF RACINE
Racine, WI
Education
BS - Business/Communications
Alverno College
Mass Communications
University of Wisconsin
Skills
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Onboarding strategies
- Recruitment strategies
- Employer branding
- Talent analytics
- Applicant tracking systems
- Workforce planning
- Process improvement
Timeline
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager – North America
Kerry
05.2022 - Current
Regional Manager Talent Acquisition
Clarios
04.2019 - 04.2021
Team Lead - Talent Acquisition
JOHNSON CONTROLS
02.2016 - 04.2019
Recruitment Consultant
THE NOVO GROUP
06.2015 - 02.2016
Business Services Consultant
RACINE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
07.2014 - 03.2015
Vice President of Operations
POINTONE RECRUITING SOLUTIONS
02.2011 - 04.2014
Recruitment Consultant
THE NOVO GROUP
Corporate Recruitment Manager/Human Resources Generalist
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS
Operations Manager
MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS OF RACINE
BS - Business/Communications
Alverno College
Mass Communications
University of Wisconsin
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