Kimberly Wyandt
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Experienced Senior Technical Recruiter with a proven track record of over 20 years in recruiting software engineering professionals across all levels, from individual contributors to leadership roles. Full-cycle technical recruiter focused on being a trusted talent consultant and advocate for the business, ensuring a positive experience for both candidates and hiring leaders. Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships, sourcing diverse talent, analyzing compensation ranges based on level and function, and skillfully handling offer drafting, negotiation, and OFCCP compliance. Consistently achieving key performance indicators including high CES and NPS ratings, impressive time-to-fill metrics, meeting DEI hiring targets, exceptional acceptance rates, and successful fulfillment of requisitions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Technical Recruiter, Contractor
Dell Technologies
Round Rock, TX
5 2022 - 1 2023
- Led recruitment efforts for Dell's next-generation 5G Wireless RAN / O-RAN Engineering Team across the US and Canada, partnering closely with leadership to hire the best-in-class talent
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining interview processes and improving communication, resulting in an 85% increase in offer acceptance rates
- Consulted with Engineering ELT to prioritize hiring, streamline candidate review, and improve candidate feedback and hiring decisions
- Managed large volumes of openings, candidate screens, management intake meetings on feedback, follow-up calls, and offer negotiations to meet the business's critical hiring needs and deliverables
- Coached hiring leaders on realistic job profiles and postings; revamped their existing descriptions to streamline requirements to align accurately to skill needs and grade levels
- Hired 55+ Software and System Engineering professionals at both IC and Management levels primarily in Ottawa Canada within niche expertise in Telecom, Wireless Technologies, O-RAN (ORAN), LTE, 4G, 5G
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies, including leveraging social media, job boards, and professional networks, resulting in a 35% reduction in time-to-fill and 40% increase in talent pool diversity.
Lead Talent Acquisition Partner
UKG
Lowell, MA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Talent Acquisition Partner for EPIC (Engineering, Product, Innovation, and Cloud) organization recruitment in North America including UKG's Artificial Intelligence (Applied AI/ML) team, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, and Software Engineering product teams.
- Provided consultative approach, building relationships with executive leaders to establish trust, partnership, and collaboration to drive efficient hiring plans for EPIC organization across UKG.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to align talent needs with organizational growth goals, ensuring proactive approach to workforce planning.
- Established robust talent pipeline through networking and proactive outreach efforts.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to benchmark against industry standards and identify areas of improvement in talent acquisition strategy.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
Principal Technical Recruiter
Dell Technologies
Round Rock, TX
05.2012 - 10.2021
- Adapted quickly to support high-priority hiring initiatives for new R&D teams, ensuring timely fulfillment of critical positions with visibility up to C-level executives
- Successfully managed volumes of 40-45+ requirements under multiple Global hiring leaders during the launch of Dell's Apex Cloud and as-a-Service Solutions resulting in over 70 hires in 2021
- Lead frequent meetings with hiring managers to drive the full recruitment cycle, from initial requirement intake discussions to candidate selection
- Vetted and prepared competitive offers, utilizing market data, candidate experience, market benchmarks, and long-term retention strategies
- Implemented AI-driven recruitment strategies to streamline candidate sourcing, screening, and selection processes, enhancing efficiency and improving overall hiring outcomes
- Reviewed and revised job descriptions with Hiring Leaders to ensure compliance with gender-neutral language, realistic required skills, consistency, and internal job template posting guidelines
- Educated leaders on recruiting trends, internal policies, interview best practices, compensation strategies, and fair offer proposals to maintain market competitiveness
- Contributed to a niche project team of five people aimed at enhancing Talent Acquisition's sourcing capabilities through innovative tools and techniques such as data mining, AI, extraction tools, people search engines, and aggregators.
- Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Successfully filled numerous hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.
Senior Technical Recruiter & TA Programs Manager
Citrix Systems
Santa Barbara, CA
11.2006 - 04.2012
- Orchestrated end-to-end recruitment processes and fostered client relationships while overseeing multiple Talent Acquisition initiatives
- Joined as their lead engineering recruiter for their SaaS division, software as a service online division.
- Recruited in ambiguous, high volume, high growth environment wearing multiple hats
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers, VPs, and Directors to optimize requisition fulfillment, streamline recruitment procedures, enhance productivity and candidate caliber, expedite time-to-hire cycles, pinpoint cost-saving opportunities, and provide guidance to align talent acquisition strategies with short and long-term objectives
- Successfully onboarded over 80 technical professionals within the first year, with ~80% of recruits relocating to Santa Barbara, CA, despite its inflated cost of living, necessitating persuasive selling of the region and willingness to relocate several miles across the US
- Directed Employment Branding endeavors encompassing Twitter and LinkedIn Careers Pages, University Relations, Internship Programs, Recruitment Events, RFP and Contract Negotiations, POC for all Agency Vendor Relations
- Spearheaded College Relations initiatives with local and regional universities, overseeing internship programs, participating in national college fairs, and maintaining a full requisition workload
- Mentored new team members on ATS systems, onboarding processes, best practices in a coaching/consultative approach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 08.1991 - 12.1995
Skills
Social Media Recruiting
Timeline
Lead Talent Acquisition Partner
UKG
11.2021 - 05.2022
Principal Technical Recruiter
Dell Technologies
05.2012 - 10.2021
Senior Technical Recruiter & TA Programs Manager
Citrix Systems
11.2006 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Pittsburgh
08.1991 - 12.1995
Principal Technical Recruiter, Contractor
Dell Technologies
5 2022 - 1 2023
Recruitingcertifications
- Citrix's Management Training Certification
- Dell's Social Media and Community (SMaC) Certification
- CDI's Senior Elite Recruiting Certification
- AIRS Certified Courses: Recruiting Talent on Social Media Networks, Metasearch Engines and Optimizing Search Engines
Recruitingskills
- Proficiency in Recruiting Software and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Technical Knowledge and Understanding of IT and Engineering Roles
- Data Mining and Boolean Search Techniques
- Social Media Recruiting and Digital Networking
- Candidate Sourcing and Outreach Strategies
- Interviewing Techniques for Technical Positions
- Skills Assessment and Technical Testing
- Knowledge of Employment Law and Hiring Compliance
- HR Analytics and Recruitment Metrics
- Understanding of Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Sensitive Roles
Additionalcompetencies
Relationship Building & Credibility
· Focus on cultivating trust and rapport with colleagues and clients to foster strong, lasting relationships.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Skilled at working effectively across departments to achieve common goals and ensure seamless operations.
Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills
· Adept at conveying ideas clearly and listening actively, facilitating strong teamwork and understanding.
Time Management & Prioritization
· Able to efficiently allocate time and resources, ensuring high-priority tasks are completed on schedule.
Attention to Detail & Organizational Skills
· Demonstrates precision and organization in task execution, ensuring accuracy and consistency in deliverables.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
· Strong analytical abilities, capable of evaluating complex situations and generating innovative solutions.
Conflict Resolution
· Skilled at mediating disputes, finding common ground, and fostering a collaborative, harmonious environment.
Results-Oriented
· Driven to meet and exceed targets, focusing on achieving measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
Setting Realistic Expectations
· Capable of establishing clear, achievable goals and managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
Adaptability & Multi-tasking
· Flexible in fast-paced environments, juggling multiple tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.
Professional Business Acumen
· Understanding of business operations and strategies, applying this knowledge to contribute to organizational success.
Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
· Strong interpersonal sensitivity, able to understand and respond to others’ emotions, enhancing teamwork and morale.
Recruitingcertifications
- Citrix's Management Training Certification
- Dell's Social Media and Community (SMaC) Certification
- CDI's Senior Elite Recruiting Certification
- AIRS Certified Courses: Recruiting Talent on Social Media Networks, Metasearch Engines and Optimizing Search Engines
Recruitingskills
- Proficiency in Recruiting Software and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Technical Knowledge and Understanding of IT and Engineering Roles
- Data Mining and Boolean Search Techniques
- Social Media Recruiting and Digital Networking
- Candidate Sourcing and Outreach Strategies
- Interviewing Techniques for Technical Positions
- Skills Assessment and Technical Testing
- Knowledge of Employment Law and Hiring Compliance
- HR Analytics and Recruitment Metrics
- Understanding of Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Sensitive Roles
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