Megan Watson
Palm Coast,USA
Summary
For more than 10 years, I’ve helped companies find, place, and manage the talent that drives business success—from high-volume corporate recruiting to resource allocation for complex projects. I specialize in contingent workforce oversight, capacity planning, and vendor coordination, ensuring smooth onboarding and measurable performance results. Thriving in remote roles, I excel at turning challenges into streamlined processes that save time, reduce costs, and empower teams to deliver at their best.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ABM Industry Groups
Charlotte, NC
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Managed 50–80 concurrent requisitions, balancing contingent and direct hire needs to meet departmental staffing goals.
- Partnered with hiring managers to forecast talent requirements and allocate resources effectively.
- Oversaw onboarding, compliance, and vendor documentation for contingent and full-time hires.
- Delivered workforce analytics to leadership, identifying trends and recommending process improvements.
- Reduced time-to-fill by 50% through optimized job postings, proactive sourcing, and assessment strategies.
- Increased diversity representation via targeted outreach and partnerships with diverse talent networks.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Duke Energy
Charlotte, NC
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Managed 15–25 active requisitions across contingent, full-time, and project-based staffing.
- Built and maintained relationships with senior leadership, HRBP, and vendor partners to align staffing with business goals.
- Coordinated candidate scheduling, onboarding logistics, and resource allocation to ensure smooth placements.
- Developed sourcing plans to keep an active, qualified pipeline for urgent staffing needs.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Family Dollar Corporate Office
Matthews, NC
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Partnered with hiring managers to identify staffing gaps and implement resource allocation strategies.
- Managed end-to-end contingent and permanent staffing, from sourcing through compliance clearance and onboarding.
- Produced workforce and recruiting reports to track productivity, cost-efficiency, and vendor performance.
- Cultivated vendor relationships to ensure consistent access to high-quality talent.
Contract Sales Recruiter
AT&T
Charlotte, NC
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Coordinated recruitment and onboarding for field sales teams, including contingent workers.
- Managed 25–30 requisitions simultaneously, ensuring timely placements and onboarding.
- Leveraged job boards, social media, and vendor relationships to meet aggressive hiring goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Data reporting & Analysis KPIs,SLAs
- (ATS) applicant tracking systems
- SAP Success Factors
- Remote Work Tools
- Contingent workforce management
- Contractor and vendor relationship management
- Conflict, resolution, and problem-solving skills
- Full cycle contractor Onboarding & Offboarding
- Contingent workforce management
- Project coordination
- Data Entry
- Project management
- Social media recruitment
- AI recruitment tools
- Negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Time management
Timeline
Corporate Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ABM Industry Groups
09.2021 - 06.2025
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Duke Energy
10.2017 - 08.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Family Dollar Corporate Office
07.2014 - 09.2017
Contract Sales Recruiter
AT&T
01.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Governors University