LYDIA STRICKLAND
Global Talent Attraction & Acquisition
Boiling Springs,SC
Summary
Global Talent Acquisition & HR Leader with 17+ years of international experience driving recruitment excellence across Higher Ed, Tech, Manufacturing, and Logistics. Proven track record in building high-performing teams, aligning talent strategies with business growth, and delivering measurable results in employer branding, talent intelligence, workflow automation, and DEI. Strong HR management foundation in workforce planning, policy development, performance management, and employee engagement. Recognized for advancing operational efficiency and creating future-ready workforces through innovative TA technologies that align with organizational culture and vision.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Global Talent Attraction & Acquisition
Risepoint
, Remote
01.2022 - Current
- Led a team of two TA partners in delivering exceptional stakeholder influence and support.
- Designed strategic talent acquisition initiatives for senior leadership and executive roles.
- Managed international hiring processes across US, Canada, UK, and Australia for compliance.
- Executed employer branding strategies that enhanced social media engagement over 70% yearly.
- Launched real-time KPI dashboards, leading to 20% improvement in performance metrics.
- Strengthened collaborations with executives and hiring managers to optimize hiring strategies.
- Boosted employer brand perception by 75% via proactive digital campaigns.
- Attracted and recruited high-caliber talent within GTM, Data Analytics, Corporate Strategy, and Technology sectors.
Recruiting Manager
Benore Logistic Systems
Hybrid, SC
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Coached a team of 9 recruiters, exceeding monthly hiring targets by 15% and reducing time-to-hire by 20%.
- Ensured compliance with DOT and FMCSA standards throughout recruitment processes.
- Partnered with advertising agency to optimize marketing strategies, increasing candidate engagement and employee retention by 25%.
- Produced weekly executive reports with actionable insights using Excel and PowerBI for informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment, encompassing sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes.
- Conducted training sessions on effective interviewing techniques for staff.
Global Business Process & Talent Leader
Dura-Line / Orbia (Parent Company)
Knoxville, TN
06.2015 - 02.2020
- Established and led full-cycle talent acquisition department for Dura-Line's global manufacturing group.
- Managed global business talent acquisition process for Orbia across 37 countries and 23,000 employees.
- Designed and launched first early talent and internship program, setting KPIs for effectiveness measurement.
- Executed comprehensive global talent acquisition strategy including workforce planning and localized sourcing.
- Built high-performing global talent acquisition team with five direct reports and 30 indirect members.
- Implemented SuccessFactors ATS globally, ensuring compliance with regional hiring regulations in 37 countries.
- Enhanced diversity hiring outcomes through targeted recruitment strategies and strengthened employer brand.
- Optimized hiring processes using data analytics and AI solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making.
- Created, implemented and managed multiple programs and projects to support global ta initiatives.
Site Sr. Human Resource Manager
Navigation Solutions (Hertz Rental Cars)
Plano, TX
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Directed full-cycle talent acquisition for exempt and non-exempt roles across 70+ Hertz locations, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Managed HR operations for corporate employees as primary HR partner for Texas office, guiding on policies and compliance.
- Developed recruitment strategies to attract top talent, optimizing sourcing efforts and reducing time-to-fill.
- Led employee relations initiatives, conducting investigations and promoting a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with leadership on workforce planning, aligning hiring strategies with operational objectives.
- Enhanced employee engagement through initiatives that improved collaboration, retention, and workplace satisfaction.
- Facilitated HR compliance by ensuring adherence to employment laws while supporting management with HR challenges.
- Monitored attendance records and leave requests for accuracy, maintaining personnel documentation.
HR Generalist & Talent Acquisition
Hubbell Incorporated
Columbia, SC
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Established and expanded Talent Acquisition department for U.S. manufacturing and corporate roles to align hiring with business objectives.
- Developed TA team structure, integrating high-volume recruiters for manufacturing and strategic recruiters for corporate functions.
- Implemented ATS and CRM systems to enhance hiring processes and improve candidate experiences.
- Created standardized hiring procedures, including structured interview guides and competency-based assessments.
- Designed targeted recruitment strategies for high-volume hourly positions and corporate talent acquisition.
- Led employer branding efforts through career site enhancements and recruitment marketing initiatives.
- Launched referral programs and hiring events to boost engagement and retention in manufacturing roles.
- Defined KPIs such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and diversity hiring metrics to track performance.
- Managed employee onboarding and training processes for new hires.
- Facilitated employee relations by addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.
- Administered benefits programs and communicated options to employees.
- Maintained employee records and ensured data accuracy in HR systems.
- Developed and maintained job descriptions, performance evaluation forms, employee handbooks, and other HR related documents.
- Worked on 401(k) administration, FMLA and workers' compensation claims and benefits.
Lead Recruiter
Volkswagen Group of America
Chattanooga, TN
03.2009 - 01.2013
- Successfully recruited over 1,100 hourly and salaried employees for an automotive manufacturing startup..
- Led full-cycle recruitment initiatives across various automotive roles.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to establish precise job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to enhance recruitment efficiency and process flow.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices and effective recruitment techniques.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and refine hiring strategies.
- Attended career fairs and other networking events to build talent pipelines and identify prospective candidates.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO12.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing/Marketing Management
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNSkills
- HRIS and ATS expertise
- Data visualization tools
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Global compliance knowledge
- Talent acquisition strategies
- Workforce planning and management
- Change management practices
- Employer branding initiatives
- Project management
- Contract and vendor management
- Employee engagement techniques
- Succession planning strategies
- Interviewing and onboarding methods
- Social media recruitment tactics
- Assessment and evaluation tools
Online Profiles - Linked In
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lmlstrickland
Accomplishments
- Awarded #1 Global Collaborator out of 23,000 employees for leading the implementation of SuccessFactors ATS.
- Operational Excellence Award – For process improvements in hiring, onboarding, or systems.
- 7 Company awards from Comparably regarding initiatives I drove.
Affiliations
- Active volunteer with local animal shelter.
- As needed volunteer with local food bank.
Tech Stack
- Workday, iCIMS, SuccessFactors, Taleo, Seek, etc
- PowerBI & Tableau
- Canva
- Adobe
- Nectar
- ChatGPT & Paradox
- Teams & CoPilot
- Google Sheets & MS Office
- Calendly
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridTimeline
Director, Global Talent Attraction & Acquisition
Risepoint
01.2022 - Current
Recruiting Manager
Benore Logistic Systems
06.2020 - 01.2022
Global Business Process & Talent Leader
Dura-Line / Orbia (Parent Company)
06.2015 - 02.2020
Site Sr. Human Resource Manager
Navigation Solutions (Hertz Rental Cars)
03.2014 - 04.2015
HR Generalist & Talent Acquisition
Hubbell Incorporated
03.2013 - 04.2014
Lead Recruiter
Volkswagen Group of America
03.2009 - 01.2013
MBA - Human Resources
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing/Marketing Management
East Tennessee State University
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