Laura Lybrand, PHR
Senior Technical Recruiter
Charleston,SC
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition leader with 10+ years of experience scaling technical and non-technical teams across high-growth startups and national enterprises. Proven success designing recruiting operations from the ground up, partnering with C-level stakeholders, and hiring across Engineering, Data, DevOps, and Product. Adept at leveraging data, AI tools, and outbound strategies to reduce time-to-fill, improve quality of hire, and increase retention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Supportworks
05.2023 - Current
- Scaled hiring across sales, operations, field tech, software, and leadership roles, adding 130+ employees across five U.S. regions.
- Delivered recruiter training on AI sourcing, outbound messaging, and LinkedIn optimization, improving pipeline quality and team productivity.
- Streamlined intake, sourcing, and onboarding workflows using candidate feedback and performance data.
- Drove 2x revenue growth from $5.5M to $11M+ through accelerated sales hiring.
- Reduced time-to-fill by 30% and boosted retention, improving team output by 20%.
Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition
Statespace / Aim Lab
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Led global recruiting across engineering, product, data, design, and GTM teams for a neuroscience-based gaming startup (Series C).
- Hired full teams to support partnerships with TikTok and Riot Games, driving timely product launches.
- Implemented scalable infrastructure—interview kits, inclusive job descriptions, outbound sourcing programs.
- Led DEIB sourcing via partnerships with Fairygodboss, The Mom Project, Out in Tech, and others.
- Reduced time-to-fill by 30% through structured intake, live candidate feedback loops, and sourcing optimization.
- Elevated candidate experience and offer acceptance through transparent scoping and structured negotiations.
Technical Recruiting Consultant
HiveFive.ai
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Served as embedded recruiter for Rent the Runway, TeePublic, Ergatta, and Movable Ink during periods of high growth.
- Managed 10–15 requisitions simultaneously across tech, product, and business functions.
- Built outbound sourcing pipelines with 50+ candidates/day and conducted 20+ weekly screens.
- Partnered directly with C-level leaders to shape hiring strategies and org design.
- Created scalable recruiting assets: playbooks, sourcing templates, compensation guidance, and offer frameworks.
- Increased offer acceptance by 20% and improved quality pipelines across diverse clients.
Director of Recruiting
Cantey Foundation Specialists
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Built Cantey’s in-house recruiting function from the ground up, supporting 200+ employees across multiple states.
- Launched Charleston market, hiring 23+ employees across departments and establishing top-performing sales teams.
- Standardized interviews and improved retention by mentoring recruiters and training hiring managers.
- Partnered with HR on workforce planning, compensation bands, and org development initiatives.
Recruiter → Account Recruiting Manager
Aerotek (Allegis Group)
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Promoted to lead a team of 4–10 recruiters while managing national client accounts in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.
- Developed sourcing strategies and hiring plans for high-volume growth campaigns.
- Secured $150K+ in new client revenue and ensured compliance across regulated industries.
- Named Human Resources Partner of the Year for exceptional service and results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC08.2011
Core Competencies
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Agency & In-House Search
- Technical & GTM Hiring
- Recruiting Strategy & Process Improvement
- HR & People Development
TECHNICAL HIRING STACK
Programming Languages: Python, Java, Scala, Go, Ruby, Swift, JavaScript
Frameworks: React, Ruby on Rails, Django, PyTorch, LightGBM
Data & Infra: Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, Airflow, Spark, ETL, Fivetran, CI/CD, Optuna
Cloud & Tools: AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Vault, Elasticsearch
APIs & Integration: Segment, Mulesoft, Postman
Monitoring: Datadog, New Relic
Analytics & BI: Tableau, Looker, Amplitude, Mixpanel, Google Analytics
HIRING DOMAINS
Data Science: Senior Data Scientist, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer
Engineering: Backend, Frontend, Full-Stack, Unity, Game Dev, SDET, QA, DevOps, Site Reliability, Security
Product: Product Manager, VP R&D, Technical Project Manager, Solutions Engineer, Implementation Specialist
Data Infrastructure: Data Platform Engineer, Data Engineer, ETL Engineer
Marketing & GTM: Content Marketing Manager, Partnerships Coordinator, Growth Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager
LEARNING & LEADERSHIP
- PHR Certification, HRCI – 2025
- Certified Tech Recruiter, Recruiting Innovation – 2023
Select Presentations & Panels:
- Beyond the Buzzwords: What AI Really Means for Recruiters (2024, 2025)
- Prompt Writing & AI Workflow Hacks for Talent Teams (2024)
- The Art of Attraction: Compelling Candidates Without the Hard Sell (2024)
- The Power of Proactive Recruiting (2023)
- Recruiting Tech: Platforms, Extensions & Automations (2023)
GIVING BACK
Lowcountry Food Bank – Charleston, SC Volunteer | 2021 – Present
Participate in ongoing efforts to fight food insecurity in the Charleston region. Help pack and distribute meals, support food drives, and contribute to a mission of ensuring all community members have consistent access to nourishing food.
East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) – Mount Pleasant, SC Volunteer | 2022 – Present
Support ECCO’s work in providing essential services to neighbors in need, including food assistance and wellness programs. Regularly engage with community members and staff to foster connection, dignity, and shared responsibility.
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Supportworks
05.2023 - Current
Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition
Statespace / Aim Lab
03.2022 - 12.2022
Technical Recruiting Consultant
HiveFive.ai
07.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Recruiting
Cantey Foundation Specialists
10.2018 - 01.2021
Recruiter → Account Recruiting Manager
Aerotek (Allegis Group)
10.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina