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Luz Lara

Millcreek ,UT

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 9 years of experience in recruitment and marketing. Proven expertise in identifying top talent, building strong candidate pipelines, and managing end-to-end hiring processes across various industries. Skilled in developing and executing marketing campaigns, content creation, and event planning to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Strong analytical abilities paired with exceptional communication, project management, and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and driving business growth. Passionate about leveraging marketing strategies to support recruitment initiatives and create impactful experiences for both clients and candidates.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Acquisition Manager

Mastercard
03.2022 - 11.2024

• Source, recruiter and fill a variety of technical and product roles (e.g software engineers, DevOps engineers, data scientists, product managers, strategy and transformation, marketing, compliance. program managers, business development, etc.)

• Own end to end recruiting for Open Banking and other select Business Units in the US and Latin America

• Partner with executives, HR team and hiring managers to improve and build efficient and scalable recruiting processes

• Analyze recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders

  • Create comprehensive reports on recruitment trends

and metrics which inform executive decision-making related to workforce planning strategies

• Conduct compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity

• Develop communication and marketing plan and leverage talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent

Develop systems and strategies to ensure an efficient and positive candidate experience

• Drive diversity and inclusion strategies

• Maintain a robust CRM system to build candidate pipeline and nurture key contacts, supporting long-term relationship development.

• Lead the Finicity Talent Acquisition team through the successful integration of the Mastercard acquisition.

• Identify and create recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.

• Lead and mentor a team of Talent Acquisition professionals across multiple states or locations

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute recruitment drives at industry conferences and university career fairs, expanding talent pool

• Conduct training needs analysis, determine training objectives and facilitate training sessions and workshops for team members

• Create effective talent acquisition training materials that support culture and performance objectives

Talent Acquisition Partner

Finicity
01.2021 - 03.2022

• Source, recruiter and fill a variety of technical and product roles (e.g software engineers, DevOps engineers, data scientists, product managers, technical writers, UX designers, Bl engineers, compliance, cybersecurity, etc.)

• Develop strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting creation to offer negotiation and acceptance.

• Ensure applicants and stakeholders have an efficient and positive experience

• Partner with Marketing team to plan and execute Finicity's participation in Silicon Slopes annual conference, ensuring successful event delivery and candidate engagement

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Compensation, Onboarding, Benefits, Mobility, and Integration teams

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Alsco
01.2019 - 01.2021

• Source, recruit, and interview for a variety of exempt-level roles in operations, administration, sales, maintenance, and engineering at corporate and branch level

• Streamline the hiring process, reducing time-to-fill for critical roles through proactive talent pipeline development

• Leverage social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates

• Evaluate and refine recruitment metrics, enabling

leadership to make informed decisions and allocate resources effectively

• Participate in employer branding initiatives aimed at showcasing the company as an attractive place to work in order to attract top-tier talent in a competitive market landscape

Senior Recruiting Partner

Western Governors University
03.2018 - 12.2019

• Conduct full cycle recruiting for a variety of academic and staff roles

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trend

and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly

• Develop strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner

• Advise/Coach leaders on interview and selection techniques, staffing policies and procedures

• Collaborate on training sessions for team members and leaders

  • Enhance candidate pipeline by utilizing various

sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of

employer branding initiatives, positioning the company as an appealing workplace for prospective talent

Talent Acquisition Specialist

AllenComm
01.2015 - 01.2018

• Fill a variety of project management, product development, design, software development, administration, sales, marketing, executive and operations roles

• Research, plan and establish recruiting and onboarding processes

• Manage full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection

• Partner with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs

• Network to identify and reach out to passive and diverse top candidates

• Collaborate with the marketing team to organize and host the company's open house event, designed to attract top talent and showcase our workplace culture

• Recommend, implement, and maintain accurate and current applicant tracking system

• Improve and evolve the life-cycle recruitment process and employee referral program

• Partner with Universities and professional organizations to build company's presence and attract candidates

• Manage onboarding and training programs for new hires and existing team members

• Collaborate with Marketing team to promote company's reputation as a great place to work

• Organize and execute company events that fostered a positive workplace culture and enhanced employee engagement

• Negotiate vendor contracts to secure favorable terms, reduce costs, and ensure high-quality service delivery

Education

Master of Arts -

University of Utah
Utah
05-2012

Skills

    Fintech industry knowledge

    Recruitment Marketing and Campaigns

    Job Advertisement
    Event and conference planning
    Time management
    Analytical skills
    Problem-solving
    Project Management
    Multitasking

    Process Improvement

    Talent Acquisition Strategies

    Employer Branding

    Relationship Building

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Leadership and coaching

    Strategic Thinking

    Recruiting/Sales Skills

    Sourcing/Virtual Recruiting

    Diversity Recruiting

    LinkedIn Recruiting

    Career Fairs/Networking

    Personable and Consultative

    Responsiveness

    Metrics and KPI's

    ATS: Workday, Icims, Ultipro, Silkroad,

    JazzHR, Greenhouse, Lever

    Technologies: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook,

    SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Sheets, Docs, Zoom, Slack, Jabber BlueJeans, Skype, Handshake, Asana

Certification

Professional Recruiter Certification - AIRS

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Manager

Mastercard
03.2022 - 11.2024

Talent Acquisition Partner

Finicity
01.2021 - 03.2022

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Alsco
01.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Recruiting Partner

Western Governors University
03.2018 - 12.2019

Talent Acquisition Specialist

AllenComm
01.2015 - 01.2018

Master of Arts -

University of Utah
Luz Lara