Michele Walsh
Coconut Creek,FL
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition leader with a proven track record in transforming recruiting teams and processes. Expertise in strategic relationship building and data-driven decision making enhances team productivity and hiring outcomes across various industries. Passion for mentoring fosters continuous improvement in talent acquisition strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Business Partner
Amazon
07.2021 - Current
- Contribute to and implement employer branding strategies to attract top talent
- Partnered with business leaders to develop and execute data-driven talent acquisition strategies
- Led workforce planning initiatives through strategic forecasting and hiring plans
- Exceeded annual recruiting KPI’s, achieving TTF and 2&5 targets YoY
- Delivered comprehensive recruiting metrics through MBRs and QBRs for Procurement and Specialty lanes
- Designed and implemented RME's Interviewer Readiness dashboard, scaling from initial RME deployment to NA Field-wide adoption, increasing interviewer readiness by 65.37% in RME and 127.58% across NA Field
- Created and standardized quarter-ahead POD planning model across multiple organizations, driving 91.34% increase in interviewer participation and 94.20% decrease in POD cancellations across RME
- Developed standardized Interviewer Guides across NA Field, enhancing interview quality and reducing bias
- Led standardization of interviewer requirements and SOPs across NA Field operations
- Established unified procurement policies across Global Procurement Operations, including Canadian markets
- Implemented structured Business Review framework to strengthen TA and business partnerships
- Identified extensive SME and Talent Champion networks across business lines to drive interviewer readiness
- Awarded 2023 Quarter Communications Award and 2024 Invent and Simplify recognition
- Achieved 'Exceeds Expectations' performance rating for two out of three-year period
- Filled 1,000+ positions, achieving TTF of 42.54 days (non-exempt) and 41.91 days (exempt)
- Successfully mentored L4 team member to promotion
- Orchestrated successful launch site hiring initiatives through strategic planning and execution
- Built network of SMEs and Talent Champions across lines of business to enhance interviewer readiness
- Consistently met critical hiring deadlines through targeted strategies and data-driven approach
Talent Acquisition Manager
Office Depot, Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Led nationwide recruiting for 50+ distribution centers, managing 2,500+ annual hires
- Streamlined recruiting operations developing standardized processes, reducing TTF from 40 to under 30 days
- Drove continuous improvement in recruitment metrics through strategic partnerships with staffing vendors and innovative hiring solutions
- Established reporting framework to track KPIs and provide actionable insights to executive leadership
- Orchestrated rapid scaling of workforce through contingent labor partnership Allegis during pandemic, successfully onboarding 200+ temporary workers within one month
- Designed and implemented enterprise-wide "Leaders as Teachers" development program to enhance internal training capabilities
- Led transformation of back-to-school hiring strategy through RPO partnership, along with development of comprehensive marketing toolkit
- Decreased candidate fallout from 30% to under 15% through newly optimized background check process
- Built and maintained strategic relationships with business leaders across multiple operational units to ensure alignment with organizational needs
- Recognized for excellence in talent acquisition strategy and operational efficiency improvements
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
Office Depot, Inc.
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Conduct full cycle recruitment working closely with the Hiring Managers to develop and execute tactical sourcing strategies aimed at generating candidate flow to meet overall recruiting goals as well as pipelines for upcoming searches.
- Led enterprise-wide recruiting initiatives for Supply Chain and Corporate divisions, successfully filling 400+ exempt positions from entry-level through executive leadership
- Delivered exceptional recruitment performance with achieving 90%+ TTF achievement rate over three consecutive years
- Transformed college recruitment strategy, achieving 50% conversion rate from internship to full-time hires
- Architected and implemented comprehensive recruiting standard operating procedures and RACI matrices, establishing foundational framework for Talent Acquisition operations
- Developed and launched mentorship program within Talent Acquisition, resulting in 2 successful internal promotions and enhanced team capabilities
Payroll & Billing
All Team Staffing
12.2013 - 10.2015
- Managed weekly payroll processing for 200-300 temporary employees across multiple offices
- Oversaw billing processes for all clients using IQ Navigator
- Ensured compliance with W4 and I9 forms for all applicants
- Generated monthly and weekly reports on Worker's Comp and Customer Usage Summary
Sr Recruiter
ERI Boca
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment for the Corporate Retail industry
- Specialized in placing Planners, Buyers, Merchandise Managers, and E-Commerce professionals
Sr Executive Recruiter
Management Recruiters International (MRI)
11.2000 - 11.2010
- Achieved Pacesetter status 7 out of 10 years, surpassing yearly company standards
- Recognized as the #1 Project Coordinator 6 times in a decade
- Ranked in the "Top 5" Project Coordinators for MRI 5 out of 10 years
- Part of the #1 Billing Corrugated Recruiting office globally
- Generated over $7 Million in recruitment fee business as part of a two-person team
- Placed an average of 40 candidates annually for management positions nationwide
- Developed and maintained an extensive industry-oriented database with over 40,000 candidates
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Talent acquisition
- Relationship management
- Workforce planning
- Process standardization
- Employer branding
- Mentoring and coaching
- Strategic thinking
- Strategic forecasting
- Project and program management
- Onboarding, training, and development
Timeline
Recruiting Business Partner
Amazon
07.2021 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
Office Depot, Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2021
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
Office Depot, Inc.
10.2015 - 03.2020
Payroll & Billing
All Team Staffing
12.2013 - 10.2015
Sr Recruiter
ERI Boca
03.2011 - 04.2013
Sr Executive Recruiter
Management Recruiters International (MRI)
11.2000 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Ohio University