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Robin Mccann

Wilmington,DE

Summary

Seasoned recruiting professional with proactive, flexible and hardworking approach to accomplishing employer hiring objectives. Successfully partner and collaborate with Leadership to hire best in class talent. Skilled in coaching, overseeing and encouraging successful recruiters.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Recruiter

MillerKnoll (previously Herman Miller, Knoll)
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Managed recruiting efforts across Global Retail Group, under the MillerKnoll umbrella
  • Recruited for Director level and above across Herman Miller corporate teams
  • Built strong relationships with leadership team across corporate functions and retail group; continually assessing hiring needs
  • Incorporated DEI principles into recruiting practices.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruitment strategy to identify, attract and retain qualified candidates.
  • Managed multiple applicant tracking system databases to track all candidate information throughout the recruitment process; implemented new ATS - Workday.
  • Provided guidance to hiring managers on best practices for interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
  • Assisted in developing training materials related to sourcing methods or interview processes.
  • Supported transition of hiring needs during integration of Herman Miller and Knoll.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
  • Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.

Senior Recruiter

URBN (Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Free People)
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed full cycle recruiting process for senior level roles; successfully hiring Executive talent across Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and Free People; including but not limited to Digital, Marketing, Creative, Production
  • Responsible for recruiting strategy as it aligns with current and future business needs; managed high touch experience with Senior level candidates; sourcing, negotiating offers, relocating, onboarding
  • Established best practices and hiring benchmarks in collaboration with cross functional business partners
  • Creation of recruitment analytics and reporting metrics, presented to Executive Leadership teams quarterly/annually
  • Developed improvement to onboarding, training and development to meet culture goals and create seamless transition for new hires
  • Conducted weekly meetings with Hiring Managers to assess current talent needs and guide them through organizational development; enabled teams to successfully structure departments for future business growth
  • Continual partnership with Legal, Human Resources, Talent Development to navigate internal performance issues and promote talent development
  • Utilized strong network of talent to efficiently fill Director, Executive Director and Chief level recruiting needs; through LinkedIn, Employee Referrals and Pipelines
  • Managed team including Associate Recruiter, Assistant Recruiters and Coordinator; coaching, training and mentoring to successfully meet our high volume business needs.

Recruiter

Anthropologie
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Owned full recruiting life cycle for 15-20 concurrent searches; including but not limited to Creative, Digital, PR, Marketing, Buying, Store Design, Visual
  • Built and cultivated strong relationships with Hiring Managers; meeting weekly/monthly, partnering to review open headcount and evaluate ongoing business needs
  • Built accurate reporting for open requisitions across all departments
  • Proactively identified passive candidates within retail sector and managed ongoing relationships with best in class talent
  • Established strong relationships with brand finance team, reconciling open positions quarterly
  • Continual partnership with field recruiters to develop pipeline of store employees
  • Managed team including Coordinator, Assistant Recruiter and Associate Recruiter; as well as mentoring junior level team members.

Associate Recruiter

Anthropologie
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Recruited across all departments including Buying, Design, Ecommerce, Planning and Visual; Filling 80+ roles annually at junior level across areas
  • Responsible for facilitation of college recruitment and managed hiring for all internships
  • Developed a pipeline of candidates for current and future open positions; maintaining up to date candidate/search records in our ATS
  • Sourced, recruited and managed Talent Acquisition Intern.

Researcher

Anthropologie
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Owned Recruiting process for entry level roles across Buying & Design; identified qualified candidates through research and built talent pipelines to support business needs; Partnered with Recruiters to develop and execute research strategy for open roles including market research, building target lists, networking with employees; Maintained accurate reporting utilizing ATS.

Account Executive

Free People
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Contributed to the growth of the Wholesale business from $5mill to $80mill; Managed Department Store and International Accounts; traveled extensively to manage relationships for Department stores; Partnered with Home Office Design, Production, Buying and Customer Service teams.

Education

BA Fashion Merchandising & Design -

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
12.2002

Skills

  • Networking
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Proficient Organizational Skills
  • Leadership
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Executive Networking
  • Strategic Sourcing

Timeline

Executive Recruiter

MillerKnoll (previously Herman Miller, Knoll)
01.2021 - 05.2024

Senior Recruiter

URBN (Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Free People)
01.2018 - 01.2020

Recruiter

Anthropologie
01.2013 - 01.2018

Associate Recruiter

Anthropologie
01.2010 - 01.2013

Researcher

Anthropologie
01.2007 - 01.2010

Account Executive

Free People
01.2003 - 01.2007

BA Fashion Merchandising & Design -

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Robin Mccann