Nicole Snelling
Riverview,FL
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with proven track record of successfully implementing progressive recruitment strategies to elevate talent and reduce costs by 20%. Experienced in full cycle recruiting to source, select and hire top talent across various industries. Passionate about creating inclusive workplace culture resulting in 30% increase in underrepresented hires. Skilled at analyzing and leveraging recruitment metrics, processes, systems and tools to deliver best in class candidate experiences and contribute to company employment brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Blackeagle Energy Services
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Optimized recruiting process by leveraging ATS automation capabilities, resulting in 30% higher application completion rate.
- Developed thorough job descriptions and conducted comprehensive interviews to decrease time to fill and cost to hire metrics.
- Increased candidate pipeline by 200 people through targeted recruitment strategies and leveraging employee referrals and professional networks.
- Streamlined hiring process, converting to an online candidate application process, utilizing tracking systems and communication tools for improved insights and collaboration among hiring managers and stakeholders.
- Established strong relationships with universities and industry organizations to attract top talent through on-campus events and career fairs resulting in 25% program participation increase.
- Identified skill gaps within the organization, recommending workforce planning initiatives to address future talent needs.
- Identified and created recruitment performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Gap, Inc.
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Implemented effective sourcing techniques, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Seek Out, Boolean searches, and other advanced search methods for hard-to-fill roles, decreasing time to fill by 15%.
- Increased diversity representation by 17% by championing diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating inclusive job postings and fostering partnerships with internal ERGs and external professional associations.
- Collaborated with Human Resources leadership on succession planning efforts to identify high-potential employees for leadership roles within the organization.
- Conducted regular market research on industry trends and competitor activities to develop future talent acquisition strategies.
- Provided consultative support to business leaders on offer negotiations, compensation and benefits analysis, and employee retention strategies.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
Senior Diversity Recruiter
Ryan Companies
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed diversity recruiting strategy and spearheaded college internship program resulting in program's highest women and diversity placements at 22%.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in 90% offer acceptance rate.
- Partnered with company leaders to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
- Optimized recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and networking events.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure a seamless hiring experience.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
SAFEbuilt
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by 15% through optimizing interview scheduling processes and refining assessment criteria.
- Partnered with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies and procedures, providing clear and concise information and recommending viable solutions.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses resulting in 18% savings.
- Initiated proactive pipeline development efforts by cultivating long-term relationships with passive candidates for critical roles.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share weekly reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Steak N' Shake
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
- Collaborated with HR team members to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires through effective communication and coordination of orientation programs.
- Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by utilizing advanced recruitment tools such as applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Bloomin' Brands
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand staffing needs, resulting in improved talent selection and retention.
- Increased the quality of new hires by creating new job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
- Trained hiring managers on Taleo ATS, interviewing techniques, unconscious bias awareness, and legal compliance within the hiring process.
- Collaborated with HR team members and hiring managers to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires through effective communication and coordination of orientation and training programs.
- Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
- Created comprehensive reports on recruitment trends and metrics as basis for informed executive decision-making related to talent planning strategies.
Recruiting & Diversity Coordinator
Haynes & Boone, LLP
06.2008 - 04.2011
- Managed the full life cycle recruitment and selection process for the Lateral Attorney Program, partners, and associates, ensuring a seamless and effective hiring process.
- Spearheaded firm's DEI Program, designing and implementing initiatives to promote attorney diversity and inclusivity within the firm.
- Coordinated and budgeted the firm's Minority Scholars Program, resulting in a 23% increased pool of minority law students through targeted recruitment efforts.
- Created and implemented the firm's formal Lateral Attorney Integration Plan for succession planning, enhancing the onboarding process for new lateral hires.
- Organized and hosted Biennial Minority Attorney retreats, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for attorneys and firm clients.
- Developed and leveraged relationships with law schools to pipeline talent through campus events, Open House events, and student associations, strengthening the firm's talent acquisition strategy.
- Collected, analyzed, and regularly submitted diversity survey data on the firm's behalf to clients, publications, and organizations, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in diversity initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Elementary Education
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY08.1995
Skills
- Data-driven decision-making
- Stakeholder Management
- Job Analysis
- Candidate Sourcing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Interview techniques
- Social Media Recruiting
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Remote Hiring
- Competency-Based Assessment
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Blackeagle Energy Services
12.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Gap, Inc.
10.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Diversity Recruiter
Ryan Companies
07.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
SAFEbuilt
05.2016 - 07.2019
Talent Acquisition Manager
Steak N' Shake
06.2015 - 04.2016
Talent Acquisition Manager
Bloomin' Brands
09.2011 - 06.2015
Recruiting & Diversity Coordinator
Haynes & Boone, LLP
06.2008 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Early Elementary Education
Kentucky State University
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