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Katrina Ungar

New York,New York

Summary

Results-driven Talent Acquisition Director offering 12+ years in achieving positive results for Fashion Beauty & Retail companies. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Global Talent Acquisition

ORVEON GLOBAL
New York
03.2024 - Current
  • Transitioned from Shiseido and joined Orveon on day one reporting to the Chief People Officer to lead the Global Talet Acquisition function for a multi brand start up organization
  • Markets include the Americas, UK & Ireland, EMEA, and APAC
  • Build and develop a high performing team of two Recruiters and a Coordinator responsible for driving Global Talent Acquisition strategies
  • Design, implement, and formalize best in class recruitment processes and policies
  • Processes including, recruitment Process, Offer Approval Process, Temp Hiring Process, Preboarding and Onboarding Process for new hires
  • Lead the implementation of a Global ATS, partnering with International HR Partners to configure the system by region
  • Design, implement and manage the Global New Hire Onboarding experience resulting in a reduction of new hire turnover from 22% to 6% from 2022 - 2023
  • Create and execute Orveon's first Internship program to build a pipeline of entry level talent and build brand awareness
  • Build and develop a social media strategy and communicate the employee value proposition externally via our career site, LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Indeed
  • Manage talent reporting including budgets, global head count reconciliation, cost to hire, talent KPIs and recruitment turnover
  • Reduce cost to hire by 75% YOY from 2022 - 2023.

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION
New York
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Lead full cycle recruitment within a multiband organization for Creative Groups including Graphic Design, Digital Art Direction, social media, Visual Merchandising & Store Design, Artistry & Education, and Product Development
  • Brands include, Drunk Elephant, NARS, Laura Mercier, bareMinerals, Shiseido, Buxom, and Cle De Peau
  • Supported recruitment for Commercial, Shared Services, and Centers of Excellence groups across multiple brands
  • Managed and developed a team of two: a Recruiter responsible for Field & Retail Recruitment and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and a Coordinator responsible for supporting the Talent Acquisition team in an administrative capacity
  • Provided leadership to a team of four onsite external agency recruiters responsible for building a new and confidential group focused on digital innovation
  • Create and implement process improvements to accelerate time to fill and enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience
  • Managed Talent Branding for all brands within the Shiseido portfolio for the external career page and across social platforms including LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor
  • Partner with an external agency to create targeted sponsored content
  • Partnered with Learning and Development and an external agency on the creation of an internal career website to increase awareness around internal mobility opportunities and career pathways within the organization.

Manager Talent Acquisition

KATE SPADE NEW YORK
New York
05.2016 - 02.2019
  • Managed full lifecycle recruitment for Creative and Commercial groups during a period of rapid growth and change
  • Groups include Design, Marketing, Brand Creative, Merchandising, International, Wholesale, Buying, Planning, Allocation, and Retail Operations
  • Supported the restructuring of several client groups through the sourcing and development of external talent for both additive and replacement positions up to the Director level
  • Created and implemented a new recruitment process for both the corporate and field teams to improve candidate and hiring manager experience in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team
  • Cultivated relationships with senior leadership and hiring managers across the business to understand hiring needs
  • Facilitated the transition and onboarding of an onsite external staffing agency to support freelance recruitment
  • Implemented and manage the first Kate Spade Design Apprentice Program to build a pipeline of entry level design talent
  • Partnered with the Finance and Compensation departments to ensure offers are accurate, within budget, and competitive with market data
  • Partnered with HR Compliance team as needed to ensure hiring practices are in line with employment laws
  • Participated in the Best Place to Work program to maintain a strong company culture through planning and organizing company-wide initiatives.

Corporate Creative Recruiter

AEROPOSTALE
New York
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Specialized in the recruitment of creative fashion retail positions including Merchandising, Design, CAD Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations, Ecommerce, and Photography & Digital Imaging positions
  • Partnered with HR Managers, led kickoff meetings to clearly define hiring needs, and developed sourcing strategies
  • Managed the interview process; facilitated phone screens, conducted behavioral based interviews, delivered feedback, negotiated salary, delivered offers, created offer letters, and proactively kept hiring managers and candidates informed
  • Implemented new social media recruiting technologies to target candidates relevant to the positions AERO had open
  • Managed the AERO Careers Facebook page; created and posted sponsored ads and boosted posts to attract new audience members
  • Created monthly posting calendar, researched new ideas, and managed social media budget
  • Develop strong working relationships with staffing agencies to create partnerships that yield success
  • Represented AERO at fashion industry events including college career fairs, alumni events, and networking parties
  • Participated in the AERO Co-pilot Program; mentored a new employee ensuring a positive onboarding experience and assisted with acclimating the mentee to AERO's culture
  • Winner of the 2015-2016 Partner in Profit Award.

Recruiting Consultant

ATRIUM STAFFING
New York
05.2013 - 09.2014
  • Specialized in the recruitment of entry to senior level Human Resources and Operations professionals
  • Positions included HR Coordinator, HR Manager, Operations Manager, Procurement Manger, Procurement Analyst, Product Development, Window Display Instillation Manager, Store Planning & Construction Project Manager, and Luxury Retail Facilities Manager
  • Understand the needs and culture of clients in industries including Fashion, Digital Media, Marketing & Advertising, and Public Relations
  • Developed and executed creative sourcing strategies to attract both active and passive candidates including direct recruiting, internet searches, social media, networking, and referrals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industry

Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York
New York, New York

Skills

  • Global Recruitment
  • Global Onboarding Experience
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Internal Mobility
  • Contingent Workforce
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Relationship Building
  • Leadership Development
  • Operations Management
  • Employer Branding
  • Talent Reporting

Timeline

Director, Global Talent Acquisition

ORVEON GLOBAL
03.2024 - Current

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION
02.2020 - 12.2021

Manager Talent Acquisition

KATE SPADE NEW YORK
05.2016 - 02.2019

Corporate Creative Recruiter

AEROPOSTALE
09.2014 - 05.2016

Recruiting Consultant

ATRIUM STAFFING
05.2013 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industry

Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York

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