Melanie Stevens
Chicago
Summary
Senior talent acquisition leader with extensive experience in Fortune 50 companies. Expertise in executive search and team leadership, utilizing innovative sourcing methods and analytics. Proven track record in optimizing talent pipelines and enhancing organizational performance. Exceeds in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader
Evernorth Health
01.2020 - Current
- Directed enterprise-level recruitment strategy for division with over 20,000 employees across three business units.
- Executed executive placements across multiple business units, aligning talent with strategic needs.
- Managed talent acquisition services for internal stakeholders, ensuring quality and timeliness.
- Oversaw partnerships with outsourced employment services, streamlining recruitment processes.
- Established department goals aligned with functional strategy using extensive industry knowledge.
- Trained recruiters on best practices to optimize talent acquisition efforts.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring effective transitions.
- Presented strategic updates and outcomes on leadership career pathing to C-suite executives.
Manager, Talent Acquisition
CWS (AMAZON)
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed high-performing team of 15 across U.S. and internal sites to drive operational excellence.
- Executed nationwide recruitment campaigns, averaging 1,300 new hires annually.
- Coordinated training programs that enhanced employee skills and performance across multiple teams.
- Delivered weekly KPI reports to executive leadership, providing transparency in operations and insights for decision-making.
- Created monthly reports summarizing operational performance metrics for senior management, facilitating informed strategic planning.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues to maintain productivity levels.
- Implemented advanced sourcing strategies for niche roles, improving talent pipeline quality.
- Acted as trusted advisor to field leadership and candidates, ensuring seamless hiring experiences.
Senior Talent Acquisition Lead
KIK INTERNATIONAL (Biolabs)
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Directed corporate recruitment for technical HR and operations functions, managing four direct reports to enhance team effectiveness.
- Collaborated with senior executives and HR leadership to align talent acquisition strategies.
- Led recruitment strategy for biolabs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Created talent pipelines to attract top candidates in biotechnology sector, aligning with organizational hiring goals.
- Managed confidential executive searches while supporting diversity hiring initiatives.
- Delivered market insights and talent reporting that informed senior leadership's workforce decisions.
- Represented corporate talent acquisition during internal travels, partnering with HR teams.
- Engaged with domestic and international colleges on organizational change initiatives.
Senior Recruiter Talent Acquisition- Corporate Functions
JAMES HARDIE
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Led nationwide recruitment for corporate and operations functions, aligning talent acquisition with organizational goals.
- Hired over 500 operations employees annually, achieving low turnover and high retention rates.
- Reduced time-to-fill from 76 days to under 35 through proactive pipeline development.
- Developed onboarding and candidate experience programs that contributed to increased long-term retention.
- Utilized data analytics to identify bottlenecks and optimize recruitment processes.
- Coordinated with internal teams to create targeted recruiting strategies that addressed specific hiring needs.
- Attended business leadership meetings and career events across the U.S.
- Partnered with HR colleagues to share information and implement best practices.
Recruiting Lead- Operations
US FOODS
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Directed recruitment for corporate and operations functions across U.S.
- Reduced time-to-fill from 66 days to under 33 through strategic sourcing and pipeline development.
- Managed high-volume recruitment, achieving over 250 new hires annually.
- Maintained a robust pipeline of prospective candidates, ensuring strong organizational talent.
- Cultivated relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote effective recruitment practices.
- Enhanced onboarding and candidate experience programs, contributing to increased retention rates.
- Delivered regular reporting and insights to senior leadership, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Managed operations for the second largest private brand food distributor in the market.
Education
Sierra Prep
San Juan Capistrano, CASkills
- Talent sourcing
- Executive search
- Talent strategy
- Global recruitment
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Workday
- Talent Neuron
- Green House
- Seek Out Advance
- Boolean search
- Expert Excel
- Pivot Table
- Power Pivot
- MS Office
- Stakeholder management
- Negotiation skills
- Process improvement
- Global recruitment
- Process improvement
- Executive recruitment
- Recruitment analytics
- Employment branding
- Performance management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Executive presentations
Certification
- Certified Advanced LinkedIn Professional Recruiter
- AI Recruiting Professional Certification
- Certified Diversity Professional Recruiter
Accomplishments
2020-2026 Received Top Performance NPS Scores
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader
Evernorth Health
01.2020 - Current
Manager, Talent Acquisition
CWS (AMAZON)
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Talent Acquisition Lead
KIK INTERNATIONAL (Biolabs)
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Recruiter Talent Acquisition- Corporate Functions
JAMES HARDIE
01.2014 - 01.2018
Recruiting Lead- Operations
US FOODS
01.2011 - 01.2014
Sierra Prep