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Natascha Brouwer Knapp

Natascha Brouwer Knapp

Roswell,GA

Summary

For over 10+ years, I've been at the forefront of strategic leadership, actively expanding Talent Acquisition and crafting top-tier global and domestic teams across various sectors. My expertise isn't confined to a single industry; whether it's retail, software, finance, Fortune 500s, small businesses, or startups, my guiding principle is integrity and ethical conduct. I excel in turbulent settings, adeptly simplifying and steering through complex challenges.

My Professional journey is distinguished by initiating and driving forward projects that enhance employer reputation and introduce innovative programs in onboarding, referrals, mobility, and beyond. I'm dedicated to attracting top talent, assembling formidable teams that propel organizational growth, and nurturing a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
4
4
Languages

Work History

Global Talent Acquisition Lead

OMP ( Software And Consulting)
Atlanta, GA
07.2019 - Current
  • Spearhead dynamic recruitment strategies across 9 countries, overseeing team of 17+ TA experts, and consistently drive 20% annual hiring growth in fiercely competitive employment landscape.
  • Collaborated directly with CEO and leadership team to strategize and define global hiring objectives, driving company's talent acquisition vision.
  • Rapidly deployed Greenhouse ATS system within four-month timeframe by leading dynamic, cross-functional team effort.
  • Championed a suite of diversity-focused programs, including immigration, relocation, internal referrals, employee mobility, onboarding processes, DEI&B initiatives, and campus recruitment strategies.
  • Expertly steered annual Global TA Recruiting budget, forging strategic alliances with key partners to maximize resource efficiency and impact.
  • Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics (quality-to-hire, reducing time-to-fill, time-to-hire, source-of-hire, interview-to-hire ratio, cost per hire etc.) and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
  • Launched introduction of employer branding, leading to recruitment of dedicated employer branding specialist and joint development of OMP's employer branding strategy. This proactive approach not only enhanced company's hiring process but also established robust framework for its branding initiatives.
  • Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies, employment contracts and programs through departmental staff.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.

TA Manager, Technology

The Home Depot (Home Improvement Retail)
Atlanta, GA
04.2012 - 07.2019
  • Led dynamic team of 15 recruiters, driving full spectrum of hiring activities for technical positions, culminating in 600 annual hires.
  • Expertly navigated executive recruitment for director-level and above in collaboration with comp & benefit and relocation department, ensuring alignment with company's strategic goals.
  • Spearheaded a dynamic referral program that successfully accelerated the hiring process, culminating in more than 60 new team members annually.
  • Drove creation and execution of an innovative assessment strategy, dynamically shifting to streamlined agile framework, which successfully onboarded 300 product managers.
  • Launched forward-thinking IT internship program, amplifying summer intern hires by 25%.
  • Actively engaged and fostered dynamic partnerships with external staffing agencies, driving growth and development through strategic relationship management.
  • Swiftly mobilized and integrated top-notch tech professionals into Home Depot's Austin Technology Center and Vancouver Quote Center, meeting rigorous deadlines. This dynamic recruitment drive bolstered tech teams, ensuring innovative solutions and robust growth.

Senior Technical Recruiter

The Home Depot (Home Improvement Retail)
Atlanta, GA
07.2008 - 04.2012
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and requirements.
  • Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
  • Developed and sustained a dynamic pipeline for IT talent, ensuring forward-thinking recruitment strategy.
  • Conducted regular market research on competitor offerings and industry trends, providing valuable insights for strategic workforce planning.
  • Utilized various online and offline sources to find talented technical candidates and prepare for screening process.
  • Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
  • Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
  • Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
  • Delivered detailed recruitment analytics to senior management through specialized software and protocols.
  • Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary constraints.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier tech candidates.
  • Developed and maintained a strong professional network within the tech industry, leveraging connections for candidate referrals and business development opportunities (TAG, Women in Tech, Atlanta Tech Village, General Assembly, HackerRank, MeetUp groups JAVA, DevOps, CLOUD)
  • Collaborated dynamically with immigration specialist and lawyer to optimize the hiring process for non-immigrant employees, ensuring seamless and efficient workflow.
  • Cooperated with employer branding team to boost recruitment of elite tech professionals, ensuring a robust pipeline of industry-leading talent.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Schoevers
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Skills

  • Candidate Experience
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Global recruitment
  • Employer Branding
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Talent Pipelining
  • University Relations
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Forecasting Employment Needs
  • Executive Recruiting
  • Data and Trends Analysis
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Organizational Development

Additional Information

Senior SAP Recruiter, BearingPoint (Management and Consulting), Atlanta, GA

Senior SAP Recruiter, Sage (Finance Solutions), Gwinnett, GA

Senior Technical Recruiter/Manager Business Development, Unilinx (Management Consulting), Alpharetta, GA

Affiliations

  • Technology Association of Georgia
  • SourceCon
  • LinkedIn Expert

Certification

  • Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn

Generative AI, Computer ethics, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • Black Belt Certificate

SocialTalent ( Credential ID 13889)

Languages

Dutch
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
French
Full Professional

Timeline

Global Talent Acquisition Lead

OMP ( Software And Consulting)
07.2019 - Current

TA Manager, Technology

The Home Depot (Home Improvement Retail)
04.2012 - 07.2019

Senior Technical Recruiter

The Home Depot (Home Improvement Retail)
07.2008 - 04.2012

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Schoevers

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Quote

Make a plan, create a story, be consistent and don't get comfortable!
My son, American football athlete (#54), University of Notre Dame

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPaid time off401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Software

MS Office, SAP, Canva, Google Workspace, Greenhouse, PeopleClick

General Artificial Intelligence

State

Current reside in the state of Georgia, I'm open to travel and relocation

Personal Information

Title: Global Talent Acquisition Lead or Director of Recruiting or Director of Talent Acquisition or Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Natascha Brouwer Knapp