KARINA LEE
Old Bridge
Summary
Senior Recruiter with 5+ years of experience leading full-cycle recruitment across mission-critical infrastructure, construction, engineering, and corporate business functions. Proven success supporting hyperscale data center builds, regional construction expansion, and corporate growth initiatives. Strong expertise in workforce planning, stakeholder advisory, passive sourcing, and recruiting analytics. Demonstrated ability to scale hiring operations while reducing time-to-fill, improving offer acceptance, and strengthening long-term retention.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter – Data Center Engineering, Construction & Corporate
Robert Half / DLB Associates
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Led full-cycle recruitment for engineering, construction, and corporate business functions supporting mission-critical data center projects and consulting operations.
- Data Center & Engineering Roles Recruited:
- Data Center Project Managers
- Senior Electrical Engineers (Power Distribution, UPS, Critical Systems)
- Mechanical Engineers (HVAC, Cooling Systems)
- Commissioning Managers & Agents
- Critical Facilities Engineers
- Construction Superintendents
- BIM/VDC Coordinators
- Controls & Automation Engineers
- Cost Estimators
- Design Engineers
- Corporate & Operations Roles Recruited:
- HR Business Partners
- Finance Managers
- Accounting Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Business Development Managers
- Contracts Administrators
- Procurement Specialists
- Administrative & Executive Support
- Key Contributions:
- Managed 20–30 concurrent technical and corporate requisitions across multi-state projects.
- Reduced average time-to-fill by 28% through targeted sourcing strategies and market intelligence.
- Built passive talent pipelines generating 40% of hires from direct outreach within niche engineering markets.
- Partnered with engineering directors and executive leadership to forecast workforce needs for multi-phase data center builds.
- Improved interview-to-offer ratio by 20% through structured calibration sessions and hiring alignment.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages aligned to regional labor markets, achieving 95% offer acceptance.
- Leveraged recruiting funnel analytics to identify bottlenecks and optimize hiring velocity.
Talent Acquisition Lead Manager
Victory Home Remodeling
Holmdel, NJ
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Directed full-cycle recruitment strategy supporting rapid regional growth across construction operations and corporate leadership functions.
- Construction & Field Roles Recruited:
- Project Managers
- Assistant Project Managers
- Field Superintendents
- Production Managers
- Skilled Trades (Roofers, Installers, Carpenters)
- Warehouse & Logistics Leads
- Corporate & Leadership Roles Recruited:
- Regional Operations Managers
- Sales Directors
- Recruiting Coordinators
- HR Generalists
- Finance & Payroll Specialists
- Marketing Coordinators
- Key Contributions:
- Led hiring strategy supporting 25% year-over-year company growth.
- Managed and mentored recruiting team, increasing team productivity by 35%.
- Developed workforce forecasting models aligned to seasonal construction demand and revenue targets.
- Launched sourcing initiatives improving candidate quality and diversity representation by 30%.
- Implemented structured onboarding and retention initiatives reducing first-year turnover by 22%.
- Built regional talent pipelines to support expansion into new markets.
- Standardized interview frameworks to improve hiring consistency across leadership teams.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lionheart Children’s Academy
Holmdel, NJ
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed full-cycle recruitment across operational, education, and corporate support roles in a multi-site environment.
- Roles Recruited:
- Center Directors
- Assistant Directors
- Educators & Curriculum Leads
- Administrative Coordinators
- Enrollment & Admissions Specialists
- Finance & Billing Coordinators
- HR & Compliance Staff
- Key Contributions:
- Managed 15–20 monthly hires across high-volume and specialized roles.
- Built passive sourcing pipelines increasing qualified applicant flow by 40%.
- Negotiated offers with 90% acceptance rate.
- Improved ATS accuracy, reporting, and compliance tracking by 30%.
- Represented organization at recruiting events to strengthen employer brand visibility.
- Partnered with leadership to align hiring plans with enrollment growth targets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
01-2023
Skills
- Data Center & Mission-Critical Recruiting
- Engineering & MEP Hiring
- Construction & Skilled Trades Talent Acquisition
- Corporate & G&A Recruitment
- Workforce Planning & Forecasting
- Passive Sourcing & Market Mapping
- Stakeholder & Executive Partnership
- Recruiting Analytics & KPI Optimization
- Offer Negotiation & Compensation Benchmarking
- ATS & CRM Management
- Employer Branding & Talent Strategy
- Team Leadership & Process Optimization
Timeline
Senior Recruiter – Data Center Engineering, Construction & Corporate
Robert Half / DLB Associates
05.2025 - 11.2025
Talent Acquisition Lead Manager
Victory Home Remodeling
08.2023 - 12.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lionheart Children’s Academy
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Fairleigh Dickinson University