Samantha Stock-Armellino
Los Gatos,CA
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition leader with 15+ years of experience leading hiring strategy and building teams that deliver real business impact. I bring passion for people and results, with experience driving impact across family-owned, private equity–backed, and Fortune 500 companies. Known for blending speed with a white-glove approach, I deliver high-performing, culturally aligned talent. I deliver strategies that maximize ROI and accelerate company’s success with finding the right people for the right roles.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Talent & Development-National
U.S. Waterproofing-Private Equity Backed
Chicago, USA
08.2016 - 01.2026
- Scaled Chicago family-owned organization into national platform, driving talent growth across five companies.
- Led full-cycle recruitment, hiring over 40 sales professionals, IT, marketing, customer service and leadership roles in 2025.
- Reduced external agency spend, achieving estimated cost savings of $600K–$1M in 2025.
- Served as trusted HR advisor during organizational change, enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement.
- Designed data-driven surveys and analytics tools to transform HR decision-making processes.
- Navigated complex employee relations issues discreetly, preserving trust and minimizing business risk.
Director of Strategic Account / Recruitment Manager / Senior Recruiter
The Adecco Group-Client Apple
Northern California, USA
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Led enterprise contingent workforce programs and MSP/VMS partnerships throughout Northern California, enhancing complex multi-site client environments.
- Oversaw full-cycle recruiting for contingent and permanent roles, ensuring alignment with client performance and culture needs.
- Directed implementations of comprehensive workforce solutions, achieving successful program launches and compliance.
- Managed operations for approximately 500 onsite contingent associates within a high-profile Silicon Valley client environment.
- Advised senior client stakeholders on workforce planning, talent forecasting, and delivery strategies.
- Ensured excellence in recruitment delivery, onboarding processes, VMS technology, legal compliance, and HR operations.
- Drove initiatives for employee engagement and retention, cultivating a high-performance culture while maintaining client satisfaction.
Sous Chef
Four Seasons Hotel Group
Santa Barbara, LA, Silicon Valley, San Francisoco, USA
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Directed daily kitchen operations, overseeing food cost, labor, and P&L performance.
- Optimized inventory controls and vendor management to maintain par levels and reduce waste.
- Managed labor forecasting, scheduling, and payroll to align staffing with business demands.
- Analyzed food and labor metrics to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
- Developed culinary teams, focusing on performance management for consistent execution.
- Executed menu development, recipe costing, and pricing strategy for diverse offerings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Oregon
EugeneSkills
- Talent acquisition
- Recruitment strategy
- Candidate screening & asseessment
- Full cycle recruiting
- Behavior based interviewing
- HR technology optimization
- HR analytics
- Workforce planning
- Client relationship management
- High EQ & influence
- Executive coaching and mentoring
- Leadership
Timeline
Manager of Talent & Development-National
U.S. Waterproofing-Private Equity Backed
08.2016 - 01.2026
Director of Strategic Account / Recruitment Manager / Senior Recruiter
The Adecco Group-Client Apple
08.2013 - 09.2016
Sous Chef
Four Seasons Hotel Group
01.2000 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Oregon