Kellen Baker
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Driven and accomplished strategic executive leader with progressive experience across multiple industries, specializing in talent acquisition, diversity initiatives, and leadership development. I excel in designing and implementing recruitment, training, and onboarding initiatives that foster organizational growth, strengthen inclusive cultures, and optimize human resource operations. With a proven history of building and leading high-performing teams, I am poised to deliver transformative results as a Senior Vice President of Talent or Chief Talent Officer.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Head of Talent Acquisition
RS&H
07.2020 - Current
- Crafted and executed a 5-year talent acquisition strategy for a leading engineering/architecture consulting firm, exceeding record hiring goals and firm-wide growth, and fostering diversity.
Director of Recruiting Strategy and Systems
Ratner Companies (Hair Cuttery Family of Brands)
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Directed recruitment efforts for the largest privately-owned hair salon chain, achieving significant cost savings and improvements in hiring metrics.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Lidl US
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Promoted to manage recruitment for corporate and distribution centers, achieving a 39% decrease in spending while maintaining hiring targets.
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Lidl US
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Formulated the talent acquisition blueprint for a major company's U.S. market launch, establishing comprehensive recruitment and onboarding protocols that facilitated the successful hiring of 5,000 employees.
Team Leader, Talent Acquisition
Waste Management Inc
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Progressed to lead recruitment strategies across 29 states, driving improvements in hiring efficiency and stakeholder engagement.
Project Manager, Talent Acquisition
Waste Management Inc
09.2013 - 11.2014
Oversaw staffing and onboarding, driving process enhancements and strategic project planning that streamlined organization-wide hiring, reducing time-to-offer and enhancing internal mobility.
Recruiter
Waste Management Inc
09.2010 - 09.2012
- As a strategic advisor and full-cycle recruiter, managed staffing for all sites across four states, leading recruitment for 400+ annual hires and continually surpassing goals in diversity and military staffing.
Senior University Recruiter
Microsoft Corporation
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Pioneered hiring efforts for top universities, achieving record recruitment numbers and enhancing engagement with interns and prospective hires.
Additional Experience
Lexmark International, Inc
05.2004 - 07.2008
- 08/2006 - 07/2008 | University & College Recruiter
- 01/2006 - 05/2006 | Internal Communications Specialist
- 05/2005 - 12/2005 | Diversity Programs Coordinator
- 06/2004 - 05/2005 | Diversity Initiatives Intern
Education
BBA - Business Management
University of Kentucky
Lexington05.2005
Skills
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Recruitment Strategy
- Employer Branding & Marketing
- Diversity & Inclusion Strategies
- Budget Management & Forecasting
- HR Systems & Technology
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Talent Pipelining & Engagement
- HR Metrics and Analytics
- Onboarding Process
- Data-driven decision-making
- Leadership Training and Development
Certifications
- AIRS® Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) and Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR)
- DDI® Certified Facilitator
Personal Information
Strategic HR Leader | Talent Acquisition Expert | Diversity Advocate
Certification
- AIRS® Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) and Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR)
- DDI® Certified Facilitator
Presentations & Publications
- Creating the RS&H Scholars Program - https://www.rsandh.com/resources/news/rsh-scholars-program-promotes-opportunities-for-underrepresented-groups/
- Evolution of pre-employment screening - https://pre-employment-screening.hrtechoutlook.com/cxoinsights/staying-ahead-of-the-evolving-changes-in-the-preemployment-screening-space-nid-633.html
- Jacksonville career talk - https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.shrmjax.org/resource/resmgr/board_folders/workforce_readiness/2021_job_seeker_series/9-23-21_careertalk.pdf
- Efficient Talent Search - https://www.fromdayone.co/conferences/2020/2020_august_27_webinar_talent_search
- Effective University Recruiting - https://www.hrexchangenetwork.com/events-ta-exchange/speakers/kellen-baker
Timeline
Head of Talent Acquisition
RS&H
07.2020 - Current
Director of Recruiting Strategy and Systems
Ratner Companies (Hair Cuttery Family of Brands)
10.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Lidl US
12.2017 - 10.2018
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Lidl US
01.2017 - 12.2017
Team Leader, Talent Acquisition
Waste Management Inc
11.2014 - 11.2016
Project Manager, Talent Acquisition
Waste Management Inc
09.2013 - 11.2014
Recruiter
Waste Management Inc
09.2010 - 09.2012
Senior University Recruiter
Microsoft Corporation
07.2008 - 07.2009
Additional Experience
Lexmark International, Inc
05.2004 - 07.2008
BBA - Business Management
University of Kentucky
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