Kavia Catron
Arlington,TN
Summary
Proven talent acquisition leader with a track record of enhancing recruitment processes and reducing time-to-fill at Unilever. Expert in talent acquisition and strategic sourcing, coupled with exceptional communication skills. Achieved significant reductions in agency spend by implementing direct sourcing methods, demonstrating a strong ability to adapt and drive results through innovative recruitment strategies. Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Unilever
2017.08 - 2023.10
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscapes, and changes in labor laws affecting talent acquisition practices.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders such as HR business partners, compensation specialists, and legal teams to address complex recruitment challenges effectively.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced time-to-fill for open positions.
- Established strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Enhanced talent pipeline by implementing proactive sourcing strategies and identifying top-tier candidates through various channels.
- Optimized job postings for maximum visibility, leveraging SEO techniques and targeted social media campaigns.
- Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters pertaining to strategic workforce planning and talent management.
- Reduced agency spend by cultivating direct sourcing methods, significantly decreasing reliance on external recruiters.
- Continuously monitored and refined recruitment strategies based on feedback from candidates, hiring managers, and industry developments.
- Negotiated offers with candidates, balancing organizational needs with individual requirements to secure top talent for key roles.
- Developed comprehensive interview guides and training materials to ensure hiring teams were equipped with the necessary skills to identify top performers during interviews.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
- Developed employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality candidates and position the company as an employer of choice.
- Supported diversity and inclusion efforts by creating inclusive job descriptions and partnering with diverse organizations for outreach opportunities.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in talent acquisition and fostering their professional growth.
- Organized successful career fairs and networking events targeting specific industries or skill sets in alignment with company objectives.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Staffing Recruiter/Senior Customer Relationships Officer
ServiceMaster/ American Homeshield
2004.12 - 2016.11
- Negotiated offers between clients and candidates, ensuring successful placements and long-term retention rates.
- Built strong relationships with clients to understand their staffing needs and deliver tailored solutions.
- Utilized social media platforms, job boards, and networking events for sourcing top talent in diverse industries.
- Developed successful recruitment strategies that resulted in reduced time-to-hire rates across all business units.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively screening and selecting candidates for various job roles.
- Reduced employee turnover by implementing effective candidate screening techniques and assessment methodologies.
- Organized regular team meetings to discuss progress on open positions, share best practices, and strategize future growth opportunities.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNSkills
- Passive Candidate Recruiting
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Boolean Search Techniques
- Candidate assessment
- Social Media Recruitment
- Data-driven decision-making
- Strategic Sourcing
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Labor Market Knowledge
- Video interviewing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Employee Referral Programs
- Campus Recruitment
- Employer Branding
- Candidate pipeline management
- Social Media Recruiting
- Candidate Sourcing
- Candidate tracking
- Global recruitment
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Recruitment
- Talent management
- Contract Negotiation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Unilever
2017.08 - 2023.10
Staffing Recruiter/Senior Customer Relationships Officer
ServiceMaster/ American Homeshield
2004.12 - 2016.11
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Memphis
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