Leilani Richards
Tampa
Summary
As a strategic talent professional known for transforming hiring processes and building high-performing teams, I bring an innovative, forward-thinking approach to transforming talent that drives both business success while maintaining a seamless candidate experience.
Recognized for implementing effective recruitment strategies, leveraging AI-driven solutions and data analytics to refine sourcing/selection processes. Committed to ensuring every interaction reflects employer brand excellence. A trusted partner to senior leadership dedicated to driving continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Manager
Robert Half
Miami, FL
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Led full-cycle recruitment for C-suite and executive-level roles, implementing targeted strategies to attract top-tier leadership talent.
- Spearheaded the development and execution of a recruitment strategy that optimized talent pipelines, reduced time-to-hire, and improved candidate quality.
- Designed and implemented a structured hiring process, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and more accurate assessments.
- Implemented Al-driven candidate matching technology, significantly improving hiring efficiency and alignment with business needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with hiring managers/stakeholders ensuring recruitment strategies were tailored to departmental goals.
- Elevated employer branding by refining job descriptions and crafting compelling recruitment marketing materials.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Managed recruitment team and trained and mentored new advisors.
Senior Recruiter (Contract)
Signature Aviation
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Led a large-scale hiring initiative, optimizing recruitment workflows to enhance efficiency while maintaining an exceptional candidate experience for both domestic and LATAM/ EMEA
- Designed a new interview framework incorporating behavioral and situational assessments, resulting in better candidate-role alignment.
- Developed and executed a proactive talent pipeline strategy, ensuring a steady flow of high-quality candidates for critical roles.
- Partnered with leadership to refine workforce planning strategies, aligning recruitment efforts with long-term business objectives.
- Launched recruitment events that strengthened employer branding and improved candidate engagement.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Partnered with key internal stakeholders to develop strong, collaborative relationships work with Practice Leaders and Principals to develop and drive effective hiring strategies
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Alorica Inc
Remote
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed high-volume, full-cycle recruitment for technical and customer support roles, consistently exceeding hiring targets in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Specialized in IT recruitment, sourcing and hiring top-tier talent for roles such as DevOps, Software Engineers, Network Administrators, Cybersecurity Analysts, and IT Support Specialists.
- Developed and implemented scalable recruitment strategies to efficiently handle mass hiring while maintaining a strong candidate experience.
- Partnered with IT hiring managers and department heads to refine technical job requirements, ensuring alignment with business needs and market trends.
- Utilized advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, Linkedin Recruiter, and targeted outreach, to attract high-quality IT professionals.
- Streamlined the technical interview process, incorporating coding assessments and hands-on skill evaluations to enhance candidate experience
- Streamlined the technical interview process, incorporating coding assessments and hands-on skill evaluations to enhance candidate screening.
- Optimized the applicant tracking system (ATS) to improve candidate pipeline management and reduce time-to-hire for IT and technical roles.
- Provided data-driven recruitment insights, leveraging analytics to refine sourcing strategies and enhance overall hiring efficiency.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ACA Talent
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Led and mentored a team of Junior Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing training, guidance, and performance optimization to enhance recruitment effectiveness.
- Designed and implemented a company-wide recruitment strategy, improving hiring efficiency and ensuring alignment with business growth objectives.
- Developed structured interview processes and competency-based assessments, standardizing hiring practices across departments.
- Streamlined sourcing and pipeline management by optimizing the use of ATS and CRM tools, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate engagement.
- Pioneered new sourcing techniques through social media, networking events, and referral programs, significantly increasing the quality of hires.
- Partnered with senior leadership to analyze recruitment data and optimize hiring KPls, driving continuous improvements in talent acquisition
- Fostered a candidate-centric approach, ensuring a seamless experience from initial contact to onboarding, resulting in improved otter acceptance and retention rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Broward College
Davie, FLSkills
- Strategic Recruitment Leadership & Collaboration
- Executive Recruitment (GTM / G&A, C-Suite Leaders)
- IT & Engineering Recruitment
- Full Cycle & High Volume Recruitment
- Process Streamlining & Optimization
- Candidate Experience
- Employer Branding
- Advanced Sourcing
- Data Driven Results
- Performance Metrics / Analytics
Timeline
Recruiting Manager
Robert Half
11.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Recruiter (Contract)
Signature Aviation
01.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Alorica Inc
03.2020 - 06.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ACA Talent
11.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Broward College