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Jillian Nava

Burlingame,CA

Summary

Accomplished Talent Acquisition Manager with a proven track record in navigating the dynamic landscapes of hyper-growth startups and technical enterprises. Specializing in building robust financial teams within corporate settings, bringing expertise in talent acquisition strategies tailored to meet the demands of rapidly evolving industries.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager

HomeRise
San Francisco, CA
03.2023 - Current

Aligned recruitment strategies with business objectives and integrated nonprofit methodologies, establishing partnerships with stakeholders to optimize hiring processes. Orchestrated seamless fulfillment of executive and leadership roles, providing guidance to the executive team on fostering a candidate-centric approach, and facilitating smooth onboarding procedures. Collaborated directly with the CFO, taking a consultative approach to build a robust finance team, aligning hiring goals with organizational objectives and financial strategies. Successfully implemented strategic sourcing and selection techniques to identify top talent and ensure cultural fit within the finance department. Leveraged ATS backend for maintaining precise records and managed social media campaigns to bolster online visibility and brand recognition. Cultivated impactful partnerships with stakeholders to address immediate and long-term hiring needs, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to fulfill leadership roles. Demonstrated outstanding prioritization skills in an autonomous environment and functioned as a recruiting advisor, emphasizing a human-first approach in candidate interactions. Collaborated with internal stakeholders to design compelling offers and facilitated seamless onboarding for new hires.

Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist GTM

Gotion (EV Battery)
Fremont, CA
08.2022 - 11.2022

Crafted recruitment strategies and goals, collaborating with stakeholders. Utilized data analytics for informed decision-making. Advised leadership and partnered with compensation teams to develop compelling offers. Led program hiring and maintained records while understanding Gotion's growth strategies.

Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bigo
Palo Alto, CA
02.2020 - 07.2022

Orchestrated and guided Bigo's international and local recruiting efforts, ensuring effective management and support while overseeing comprehensive talent acquisition activities. Strategic support and expertise in talent acquisition facilitated spearheading impactful global recruiting initiatives, particularly in Mexico, leading to significant expansion of talent pools and bolstering Bigo's presence in the region. Additionally, excelled in placing senior leadership roles for Bigo's US headquarters in Los Angeles, demonstrating exceptional negotiation skills and ability to attract top-tier talent in a competitive market. Throughout these experiences, company targets and deadlines for technical and corporate recruitment across diverse regions were surpassed, assuming an advisory role and providing consultative and strategic support to management leads. Leveraged specialized subject matter expertise to drive initiatives and shape a holistic talent acquisition roadmap, collaborating directly with HR and business leaders to analyze and resolve pivotal talent challenges using a data-driven, test-and-learn approach. Moreover, championed a top-tier candidate experience, acted as a career coach, fostered lasting candidate relationships, mentored junior recruiters, and imparted successful strategies for candidate evaluation and interview assessment, highlighting dedication to driving recruitment excellence and contributing to the strategic growth of Bigo

Technical Recruiting Specialist

Bigo
Palo Alto, CA
10.2019 - 01.2020

Managed full-cycle recruiting for managerial and executive-level positions, demonstrating proficiency in ATS software. Designed scalable and efficient strategies to address growing talent acquisition demands. My responsibilities included sourcing, evaluating, and conducting screening interviews with technical candidates, ensuring a rigorous selection process. Additionally, I pioneered process enhancements to resolve employee discrepancies, optimizing HR procedures. To measure process effectiveness, I developed metrics aligned with organizational goals, facilitating continuous improvement efforts.

Senior Technical Recruiter

Skip Scooters
San Francisco, CA
12.2018 - 07.2019

Collaborated extensively with the Executive Team including product, finance, and engineering to ensure comprehensive alignment, overseeing the orchestration of job postings across external platforms and cultivating the distinctive identity of the Skip recruiting brand. This effort significantly enhanced organizational presence in the talent acquisition landscape. Methodically scrutinized resumes, conducted preliminary phone screenings, and meticulously coordinated interview scheduling to shortlist top-tier candidates, ensuring an impeccable candidate experience. Additionally, facilitated college recruiting, including delivering presentations at Stanford, while identifying creative and effective ways to close candidates.

Senior Corporate/ Technical Recruiter

Bauer's Intelligent Transportation
San Francisco, CA
06.2017 - 12.2018

Attracted top-tier, diverse talent to Bauer's IT by establishing customized recruiting approaches tailored to the organization's needs. Fostered exceptional candidate experiences, ensuring satisfaction from initial touchpoints through post-hire interactions. Partnered closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to craft staffing needs and strategies aligned with business objectives. Demonstrated adept negotiation skills in interactions with candidates, hiring managers, and university partners, facilitating successful outcomes for all stakeholders involved.

Corporate/Technical Recruiter

The ICE Group
San Mateo, CA
07.2014 - 06.2017

Developed a robust pipeline of top talent by partnering with a diverse array of prominent industries. Collaborated closely with hiring managers to pinpoint staffing needs and align recruitment plans with business strategies. Cultivated creative solutions and implemented effective recruiting strategies to drive long-term growth. Expertly utilized a range of sourcing tools, including social media and LinkedIn Recruiter, to create a strong candidate pipeline. Played a pivotal role in composing job ads and descriptions, streamlining recruiting processes. Conducted pre-screening of resumes and optimized process metrics to achieve hiring targets. Enhanced the hiring manager and candidate experience, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Field Recruiting Manager-Partnership Development

HomeJoy
San Francisco, CA
12.2012 - 05.2014

Led and managed a team of six recruiters, providing direction, coaching, and support to achieve recruitment targets and objectives. Developed and executed recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates, leveraging partnerships with educational institutions, job fairs, and community organizations. Ensured compliance with employment laws and regulations while maintaining relationships with external partners to expand the recruitment network and access diverse talent pools. Regularly monitored performance metrics and provided actionable insights to drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications

San Francisco State University

Skills

  • Hyper-Growth
  • Startups
  • Nonprofits
  • Process Improvement
  • Executive Recruiting
  • GTM Recruiting
  • Compensation Negotiation
  • International Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Teams Microsoft
  • SharePoint
  • Outlook
  • LinkedIn recruiter Greenhouse
  • Lever
  • Paycom

Timeline

Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager

HomeRise
03.2023 - Current

Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist GTM

Gotion (EV Battery)
08.2022 - 11.2022

Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bigo
02.2020 - 07.2022

Technical Recruiting Specialist

Bigo
10.2019 - 01.2020

Senior Technical Recruiter

Skip Scooters
12.2018 - 07.2019

Senior Corporate/ Technical Recruiter

Bauer's Intelligent Transportation
06.2017 - 12.2018

Corporate/Technical Recruiter

The ICE Group
07.2014 - 06.2017

Field Recruiting Manager-Partnership Development

HomeJoy
12.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications

San Francisco State University
Jillian Nava