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Ellen Byrd

Summary

Results-driven Talent Acquisition leader who partners with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives regarding talent, go to market strategy, candidate attraction. Key strengths include a proven ability to develop successful relationships which result in client satisfaction and success. Excel at driving operational efficiencies in fast paced environments, developing & leading, data-driven decision making, multi-location and remote-based leadership for full cycle recruitment and talent development.

Top skills

Leadership • Talent Acquisition • Strategic Sourcing • Human Resources • Candidate Generation

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Career Coach

Randstad RiseSmart
04.2023 - Current
    • Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
    • Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and onboarding process.
    • Assisted clients in cultivating professional networks to increase job opportunities.
    • Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.

Senior Recruiter/Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Precision For Medicine
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Sr. Recruiter responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, testing, and referring applicants for assigned positions throughout the company to include active participation in programs and infrastructure related to the recruiting process. Primary liaison with Hiring Managers to execute timely, quality hiring.
  • Primary focus Quartz Bio Division

Sr. Recruiter

Bayer Pharmaceuticals (through AMS)
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Strategic sourcing candidates, screening resumes, interviewing applicants and referring well-qualified candidates to human resources and business leaders for positions within the assigned business group(s) to meet the goal of attracting and retaining the best talent
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
  • Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.

Senior Talent Advisor

Change Healthcare, McKesson Corporation
06.2017 - 09.2021
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Relationship Management:
  • Fostered and maintained strategic stakeholder relationships, liaising directly with the EVP of Enterprise Technology, EVP of Sales & Operations, Senior VP HR, and their respective senior leadership teams.
  • Talent Acquisition Structure & Strategy:
  • Partnered in the design and execution of the Talent Acquisition organizational framework, supporting business sectors including Sales & Operations, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Employment Branding & Outreach:
  • Forming alliances with job and diversity networks.
  • Implementing programmatic advertising.
  • Utilizing LinkedIn premium job postings.
  • Bolstering presence on social media platforms.
  • Launching an SEO-optimized career site to attract potential candidates.
  • Efficiency & Technology Integration:
  • Integrated advanced tools and platforms, such as Seekout, LinkedIn, Entelo, Dice, and Emissary Text Recruiting, to augment recruitment processes and diminish reliance on temporary agencies.
  • Diversity Talent Acquisition & Inclusion:
  • Played a pivotal role in executing the Diversity talent acquisition strategy in close collaboration with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) teams, ensuring alignment with DEI business goals. This initiative led to a significant improvement in diverse candidate interview slating.
  • Best Practices & Training:
  • Formulated and disseminated best practices related to ATS Sourcing, providing training and guidance to peers and junior team members.

Senior Talent Advisor

McKesson
05.2017 - 09.2021
  • Reviewed and updated job descriptions, job postings on various websites, strategic sourcing, screened and presented qualified candidates
  • Crafted a comprehensive talent acquisition journey from inception to finish
  • Provided dedicated support to both the Canadian and US market sectors.

Timeline

Career Coach

Randstad RiseSmart
04.2023 - Current

Senior Recruiter/Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Precision For Medicine
04.2022 - 03.2023

Sr. Recruiter

Bayer Pharmaceuticals (through AMS)
09.2021 - 05.2022

Senior Talent Advisor

Change Healthcare, McKesson Corporation
06.2017 - 09.2021

Senior Talent Advisor

McKesson
05.2017 - 09.2021

Undergraduate - Studies, StudiesLibrary Science

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Licenses & CertificationsAdvanced Certified Internet Recruiter - AIRS, an ADP companyUncovering Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Interviewing - undefined

Education

Undergraduate - Studies, StudiesLibrary Science

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

Licenses & CertificationsAdvanced Certified Internet Recruiter - AIRS, an ADP companyUncovering Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Interviewing - undefined

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