Laura Belovic
Las Vegas
Summary
Talent acquisition professional with expertise in developing recruitment programs and managing strategic headcount. Proven track record in enhancing DEI initiatives and optimizing recruitment processes. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and implementing AI solutions for efficient high-volume hiring.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Client Lead, Operations
Amazon
Las Vegas
01.2022 - Current
- Directed national hiring initiatives for Area Managers in Amazon Operations, exceeding operational SLAs across regions.
- Managed recruitment campaigns across 16 states, effectively handling 1,655 requisitions.
- Developed scalable, data-driven recruitment processes for high-volume roles.
- Collaborated with operations, HR, and data science teams to enhance selection models.
- Optimized time-to-fill and quality metrics utilizing Amazon AI tools.
- Supervised six Senior Recruiters during a six-month short-term assignment.
Recruiting Business Partner, AWS (STA)
Amazon
Seattle
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Spearheaded talent strategy and organizational development initiatives across AWS utility components.
- Developed and executed campus recruiting strategies for graduate student hiring in collaboration with AWS leaders.
- Consulted AWS leadership on talent strategy, market trends, and university talent sourcing.
- Served as primary contact for multiple AWS business lines, hiring managers, and academic leaders.
- Enhanced interviewing and candidate closing processes while gathering requirements for open roles.
- Navigated ambiguous challenges by employing critical thinking and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Sr. Client Lead, Amazon Returnship
Amazon
Las Vegas
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Launched company-wide Return to Work program for mid-career professionals, facilitating career restarts.
- Collaborated with DEI and employer branding teams to enhance representation and visibility.
- Helped create playbooks, reporting mechanisms, and KPIs to scale program across North America.
- Ensured 87% of returners offered full-time employment post-program, meeting recruitment targets.
- Maintained lower post-returnship attrition at 9.2%, significantly below industry average of 15.9%.
- Hired 217 returners towards goal of 1,000, achieving 21.7% of target within early years.
- Increased onsite to offer conversion from 24.1% to 70.8% through improved interviewer calibration.
Executive Recruiter
Ericsson
Plano
12.2013 - 05.2020
- Directed executive search operations for North American division supporting over 100,000 global employees.
- Developed hiring programs for VP-level positions across Product, Strategy, and Technology.
- Collaborated with business leaders and HR to establish executive pipelines and succession plans.
- Constructed scalable sourcing and assessment frameworks aligned with workforce plans.
- Provided monthly insights and analytics to TA leadership to guide hiring strategies.
Recruitment Consultant
WilsonHCG
Tampa
10.2011 - 07.2013
- Facilitated national hiring for Clear Channel Media across IT, executive, and sales roles.
- Developed candidate pipelines and market insights to inform client strategies.
- Achieved recognition as top recruiter over multiple quarters while mentoring junior teammates.
- Introduced process optimizations to enhance candidate experience and reduce time-to-fill.
Professional Recruiter
TEKsystems
North Richland Hills
04.2006 - 09.2011
- Successfully placed IT professionals in contract and full-time roles across North Texas.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for IT positions across various industries.
- Conducted interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit for roles.
- Achieved top 20 ranking among regional recruiters and awarded Recruiter of the Year (2009).
- Established robust client relationships while managing full-cycle recruiting from intake to offer.
Education
B.A. - Journalism (Advertising Emphasis)
University of Oklahoma
01.2002
Skills
- Program design and management
- Strategic workforce planning
- Cross-functional leadership
- DEI program integration
- Metrics and reporting
- AI utilization for efficiency
Websites
EARLY CAREER
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Account Executive (2004–2006)
- Corpus Christi Caller-Times – Account Executive (2003–2004)
- Hyatt Regency – Event Planner (2002–2003
Accomplishments
Received MVP for Organization, June 2022, Amazon
Timeline
Recruiting Business Partner, AWS (STA)
Amazon
04.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Client Lead, Operations
Amazon
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Client Lead, Amazon Returnship
Amazon
09.2020 - 01.2022
Executive Recruiter
Ericsson
12.2013 - 05.2020
Recruitment Consultant
WilsonHCG
10.2011 - 07.2013
Professional Recruiter
TEKsystems
04.2006 - 09.2011
B.A. - Journalism (Advertising Emphasis)
University of Oklahoma