Melissa Simpson

Proven leader in talent acquisition, adept at scaling teams and enhancing diversity, notably at Meta where I exceeded KPIs by 50%. Expert in applicant tracking systems and project management, I've successfully led global recruitment strategies, demonstrating exceptional candidate selection and team development skills.

• Moxion Power, Senior Technical Sourcing Lead, 06/01/22, 06/01/24, Managed and developed a team of 10 Recruiters and Sourcers for Manufacturing, Engineering, and G&A roles., Built recruiting policies, metrics, diversity initiatives, and interview training from scratch., Scaled workforce from 50 to 200 in 6 months, recruiting for leadership roles (Director+).
• Meta, Senior Technical Sourcing & Diversity Culture Lead, 01/01/18, 05/01/22, Recruited top engineering talent across technical and G&A roles, exceeding KPIs by 50% with a 90% candidate response rate., Promoted to Sourcing Lead; managed a team of 5, offering training and performance reviews., Led diversity initiatives, including job fairs and targeted sourcing as Diversity Change Champion for Data Centers.
• Whole Foods Market, Talent Acquisition Manager, 01/01/16, 01/01/18, Led a 35-member recruitment team across the West region, focusing on executive and diversity hiring., Exceeded all hiring goals, personally overseeing executive hires.
• IHerb, Talent Acquisition Manager, 01/01/14, 01/01/16, Managed a team of 7 for recruitment in manufacturing, SWE, customer service, and G&A roles., Directed the iCIMS ATS implementation project from RFP to Go Live, on time and within budget.

Partnered closely with hiring managers to develop tailored job descriptions for roles across engineering, technical, and G&A, from individual contributors to leadership positions., Utilized a range of sourcing methods, including LinkedIn, HireEZ, SeekOut, GEM, and x-ray searches, with a focus on targeting passive candidates in niche fields., Conducted initial screenings and interviews to evaluate technical skills and soft skills, vital for high-stakes, service-based roles., Provided a 'white glove' candidate experience with clear communication, timely feedback, and smooth onboarding., Led teams of recruiters and sourcers, providing actionable feedback aligned with business goals to drive performance and retention., Managed offer process, working with compensation teams to create and extend competitive total compensation packages, ensuring high offer acceptance rates.