Rachael Von Schwerin
Summary
I am a skilled Talent Acquisition Leader and Consultant with extensive experience in hands-on recruiting and team building. My expertise lies in optimizing recruitment functions for companies in the fields of biotechnology and technology, specifically in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). I possess a strong passion for constructing and enhancing recruitment processes in these industries.
I am open to on-site, hybrid or remote work
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Rachael von Schwerin Consulting
San Francisco , CA
03.2023 - Current
- At present, I am offering services in contract recruiting and general recruitment consulting
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition
insitro
South San Francisco , CA
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Lead and developed a team of Recruiters, Sourcers and Talent Coordinators
- Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals, resulting in the successful recruitment and retention of high-caliber professionals
- Oversaw end-to-end recruitment processes, including workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, for all levels of the organization
- Established strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders and hiring managers, to understand business needs and deliver effective recruitment solutions
- Implemented robust employer branding initiatives to attract top talent, including the creation of compelling job descriptions, career pages, and social media campaigns
- Leveraged data analytics and reporting to measure recruitment effectiveness, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions for continuous process improvement
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify skill gaps and develop targeted recruitment strategies to address talent needs
- Managed relationships with external vendors, recruitment agencies, and job boards to optimize sourcing channels and reduce time-to-hire
- Implemented applicant tracking systems and recruitment technology to streamline processes, enhance candidate experience, and maintain accurate candidate data
Personal Travel
Sabbatical
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Personal travel before starting a new role
Director, Talent Acquisition
Alector
South San Francisco , CA
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Built team from two contract Recruiters to 5 FTE in one year
- Successfully hired multiple key leadership/c-suite roles
- Created annual recruiting budget and led headcount planning process
- Implemented new applicant tracking system (Lever)
Director, Global Talent Acquisition
Fluidigm (now Standard BioTools)
South San Francisco , CA
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Lead a global team of Recruiters located in US, Canada, EMEA, APAC
Talent Acquisition Director
Allegis Global Solutions Onsite is @Gilead Science
Foster City , CA
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Grew team from 9 to over 35 in one year
- Lead a team of individual contributors and managers
- Implementation and growth of on-site RPO from launch of account
- Established a recruitment model that delivered high customer service, decreased agency usage and lowered time-to-fill
Principal Staffing Consultant
Genentech Inc.
South San Francisco , CA
06.1996 - 03.2015
- Supported multiple organizations across the company including, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Process/Product Development, EH&S, Regulatory, QA/QC, Clinical Research, Government Affairs, all Corporate Groups
- Successfully managed and coached two senior level recruitment professionals
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration/Human Resources Management
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CASkills
- Strong communication
- Create DEI recruitment strategies
- Problem-Solving
- Create data driven change
- Process Optimization
- Workforce Planning
- Systems Implementation
- C-suite Recruitment
- Creation and conducting of recruitment trainings
Timeline
Consultant
Rachael von Schwerin Consulting
03.2023 - Current
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition
insitro
09.2021 - 03.2023
Personal Travel
Sabbatical
06.2021 - 09.2021
Director, Talent Acquisition
Alector
01.2019 - 06.2021
Director, Global Talent Acquisition
Fluidigm (now Standard BioTools)
06.2016 - 01.2019
Talent Acquisition Director
Allegis Global Solutions Onsite is @Gilead Science
04.2015 - 06.2016
Principal Staffing Consultant
Genentech Inc.
06.1996 - 03.2015
Master of Arts - Public Administration/Human Resources Management
Notre Dame De Namur University
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