Meredith Adragna
Fleming Island
Summary
Multi-faceted and action-oriented Global Talent Acquisition Leader with quantifiable results in transformational recruitment, people management, change management, organizational development, data driven analytics, and strategy implementation. Effectively champion change management in complex and transformational environments while consistently meeting and exceeding organizational metrics.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Global Functions Talent Acquisition
Citibank
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Successfully drove a holistic recruitment strategy (needs assessment, planning, execution and talent management) for a large, global recruitment team within multiple business functions
- Implemented a data-driven approach to global talent acquisition, utilizing analytics and metrics to optimize recruitment processes and improve hiring outcomes, resulting in a 25% increase in candidate conversion rate in NAM, LATAM, EMEA, and Asia
- Implemented Vendor Management Program for large scale recruitment events resulting in 18% reduction in 3rd party RPO costs
- Centralized sourcing team improving employee on-boarding experience and increasing qualified applicant pool by 28% and reduced time to fill by 34%
- Redesigned Workforce Intelligence Team to re-create highly generalized intake forms, create a centralized sourcing model, and metrics to monitor ROI
- Created and implemented Recruitment Harmonization Process to guide hiring leaders and HR on end-to-end recruitment process allowing for more efficient partnerships
- Implemented Eight-Fold AI tool to work in conjunction with current recruitment tool- Workday
- Managed employee referral process and DE&I committees equating to 247 diverse hires from 2022 to 2024.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager
Siemens Healthineers
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Elevated five, global Recruiters to operate as well-respected, strategic partners aligned to executive leadership’s mission and goals within in vivo and invitro diagnostics divisions
- Reduced time to fill by 23% in one year and re-designed sourcing support to increase our employee retention by 12%
- Re-designed and centralized sourcing program to include Linked In licenses and outside vendor training to reduce TTF and increase employee retention
- Spearheaded military recruitment process by partnering with multiple military bases, transitioning warrior programs and on-line employment databases
- Enriched diversity and inclusion program by hosting informational meetings encouraging hiring leaders to ensure they have a diverse slate for each role, and they are asking DE&I appropriate questions during the interview process
- Successfully implemented and trained global ATS system (Avature) with use by 3500 employees
- Worked with Cost Center Planning managers to forecast new headcount year over year to ensure recruitment headcount meets the needs of business units
- Consulted with HR and on-boarding specialists to create interview training for newly hired managers.
Talent and Training Consultant
Veteran Transition Partnership
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Created partnerships with Army Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, transitioning Soldiers and Fortune 100 organizations to bridge the gap between qualified Veterans and the needs of these organizations by working with in-house Recruiters to create a recruitment program strategically designed to employ transitioning soldiers to include: the creation of role appropriate job descriptions, hiring metrics, strategic interview guidelines and training, disability inclusive hiring practices, fair compensation ranges by region, job-offer negotiation, offer letter creation, and on-boarding
- Prepared transitioning Veterans to obtain meaningful careers, maximize their employment opportunities and protect their employment rights by strategically placing them in organizations needing specific skill sets in the engineering, healthcare, organizational development, and training fields
- Aided Veterans and their spouses with resume creation, strategic job search tips, behavioral and technical based interviewing techniques, and offer negotiation.
Senior Talent Acquisition Project Consultant
Cielo (RPO)
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Successfully developed and implemented recruitment strategy to hire 475 clinical and allied health professionals
- Created sourcing strategy and respective project metrics ensuring onboarding metrics meet 45-day threshold
- Created on-boarding process for each healthcare facility to alleviate operational gaps.
Sr. Corporate Recruitment Consultant
Spirax Sarco
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Structured a non-functional recruitment department by understanding corporate vision, strategic growth, and purchasing data analytics tools to reduce TTF and increase employee retention
- Drove recruitment towards strategic agenda after extensive collaboration with hiring managers and VP of Human Resources
- Created recruitment budget by department and forecasted needs adhering to OFCCP guidelines
- Strategically sourced: Engineers, Drafter/Designers, Marketing Managers, HR Representatives, Sales Engineers, SVP’s and Engineering Directors, IT Software Developers/Help Desk
- Created opportunities for strategic alliances, collaborations, and partnerships with colleges, professional organizations, including presenting multiple expositions establishing a highly respected and recognizable “employer of choice” reputation for Spirax Sarco
- Developed DE&I program to ensure qualified applicant and interview slates encourage a diverse work environment
- Hosted behavioral based Interviews in our corporate office as well as HUB locations using competencies designed to ensure potential hires fit corporate culture and possess proper skill sets to be an effective producer.
Recruitment Manager/HR Business Partner
MVD Business Solutions
11.2009 - 04.2014
- Boutique consulting firm designed to aid clients in implementing recruitment and HR strategies by creating recruitment processes, hiring employees, creating code of conduct and employee training manuals, and implementing ATS and HRIS databases, facility specific clinical technology, and data analytics tools
- Employed and managed 10 consultants including Clinical Recruiters, Business Development professionals and HR Advisors
- Curated a strategically targeted searches for executive, managerial, administrative, clinical, and allied-health professional positions, saving businesses time and money by avoiding unsuitable candidates.
Staffing Operations Manager
CoWorx Staffing Services
03.2004 - 10.2009
- Managed and mentored 3 Recruiters and 1 Business Development Representative
- Strategically coordinated staffing efforts to support large healthcare hospital system and smaller temporary placement clients with nurses, allied health professionals, administrative staff, and mid-level management
- Utilized PeopleSoft to manage $12,000 of per-diem and temporary staffing payroll per month.
Education
Bachelor’s Business Administration -
South University
Master’s Human Resource Management -
Columbia Southern University
01.2025
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Change Management
- Active Listening
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Data-driven decision-making
State
FL
City
Jacksonville
Timeline
Senior Manager, Global Functions Talent Acquisition
Citibank
01.2022 - 05.2024
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager
Siemens Healthineers
10.2016 - 01.2022
Talent and Training Consultant
Veteran Transition Partnership
04.2016 - 10.2016
Senior Talent Acquisition Project Consultant
Cielo (RPO)
07.2015 - 04.2016
Sr. Corporate Recruitment Consultant
Spirax Sarco
04.2014 - 04.2015
Recruitment Manager/HR Business Partner
MVD Business Solutions
11.2009 - 04.2014
Staffing Operations Manager
CoWorx Staffing Services
03.2004 - 10.2009
Bachelor’s Business Administration -
South University
Master’s Human Resource Management -
Columbia Southern University
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