SARA DOHERTY
PPG Industries
Bethel Park,PA
18
years of professional experience
Talent acquisition professional with substantial experience in recruiting top talent across diverse industries. Proven ability to drive hiring processes efficiently and foster team collaboration to achieve strategic goals. Known for adaptability and reliability, with strong skills in candidate assessment and relationship management.
Work History
Sr Talent Acquisition Partner
1 Year- Responsible for providing full cycle recruitment support to hiring managers and candidates within PPG.
- Strategically source, recruit, screen, and interview job candidates to fill existing and future job openings.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand requirements of vacant roles, while sourcing and delivering qualified, diverse candidates.
- Partner with internal customers (hiring managers) to bring value in having knowledge of the talent market and making recommendations on recruitment strategy.
- Coach and develop managers to become more effective as leaders and managers in the areas of sourcing, interviewing and selection.
- Effectively understanding recruiting metrics and act for improvement.
Sr Recruiter, Pharmacy Operations
6 Months- Led full-cycle recruitment processes for diverse roles, aligning talent acquisition with business goals.
- Work closely with department leads to understand specific staffing needs, growth strategies, and recruitment goals.
- Proactively identify and engage active, passive, and referral talent with minimal guidance.
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier candidates across various functions.
Sr Corporate Recruiter/Executive Recruiter
1 Year 6 Months- Lead recruitment for: Corporate, IT, Sales, Executive, & Confidential searches.
- Consultative partner to hiring teams to build effective sourcing, assessment and closing approaches with an ability to manage customer/partner expectations through a deep understanding of return on investment.
- Proactively recruits for specialized, executive, strategic, niche, or hard to find open positions through sourcing tools, Boolean search strings (CDR certified), and extensive knowledge searching via job boards.
- Educates customers along with Sales on labor market data (supply and demand) to secure appropriate pricing.
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends and adjust recruitment tactics accordingly.
- Experienced with Behavioral Based Interviewing techniques to conduct thorough interviews to understand the worker’s specialized skills, experience, and expertise.
- Communicates the importance of worker safety to workers and customers at every touch point.
- Collaborated with HR Business Partners to address workforce planning needs and develop strategic recruitment initiatives in response.
Recruitment Manager & Executive Recruiter
2 Years 9 Months- Facilitated talent acquisition and strategic consulting to enhance PPG's Aerospace, Digital AI, and IT operations.
- Supervised a team of 12 full-cycle recruiters, ensuring alignment with organizational hiring goals and strategies.
- Engaged with PPG's global leaders and division managers to strengthen collaboration and streamline talent acquisition processes.
- Facilitated the recruitment of proficient professionals to align with organizational objectives and elevate team effectiveness.
- Executed comprehensive database management strategies within three different systems and ATS to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
- Perform effective and innovative sourcing for difficult positions and D&I.
- Coordinated employer branding initiatives to enhance company visibility in competitive job markets.
Client Relationship Manager
3 Years 5 Months- Effectively provided “white glove services” as a client management for companies such as NCR in the US & Canada (IT), Resurgens Orthopedics (Clinical positions), Southern HVAC and The Hershey Company.
- Analyzed client needs and developed tailored solutions to enhance satisfaction and retention.
- Effectively sourced and selected strategies to efficiently attain top level candidates.
- Consistently consult and collaborate with hiring managers regarding expectations, challenges, and strategies.
- Develop process improvements, implement solutions, and share best practices with account team members and client partners.
Admissions Representative Recruiter
7 Months- Facilitated all recruitment, student enrollment processes, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
- Conducted information sessions and campus tours, showcasing educational offerings to potential candidates.
- Implemented strategies to improve outreach initiatives, enhancing engagement with diverse communities.
- Maximized resources by effectively utilizing CRM software to track communication efforts with potential applicants throughout their decision-making process.
Talent Acquisition – Recruiter
2 Years 7 Months- Developed and implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent across diverse healthcare roles.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and align candidate profiles with organizational needs.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring timely communication and feedback throughout candidate journey.
- Leveraged Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline candidate sourcing and enhance data-driven decision-making.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging talent trends and adjust recruitment strategies accordingly.
Practice Manager
4 Years- Supervised team of 12 office personnel.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, ensuring a high level of care and satisfaction throughout their experience.
- Evaluated practice workflows regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes efficiently.
- Oversaw the hiring process for new employees, selecting candidates who aligned with the practice''s mission and values.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring accurate billing and budget adherence for departmental operations.
- Facilitated communication between staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
Education
Master’s Degree - Organizational Leadership
Bachelor’s Degree - Human Resources
- Published author through Geneva College
- Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR- part of AIRS training) 2019 - Current
Skills
Client relationship management
Talent acquisition
Employee recruitment and retention
Professional development
Compliance management
Meticulous attention to detail
Timeline
Sr Talent Acquisition Partner
PPG Industries
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Sr Recruiter, Pharmacy Operations
Blink Health
12.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Sr Corporate Recruiter/Executive Recruiter
PeopleReady – True Blue
06.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Recruitment Manager & Executive Recruiter
Newton Talent
09.2018 - 06.2021Read More
Client Relationship Manager
ADP, RPO
04.2015 - 09.2018Read More
Admissions Representative Recruiter
Douglas Education Center
09.2014 - 04.2015Read More
Talent Acquisition – Recruiter
UPMC Corporate
02.2012 - 09.2014Read More
Practice Manager
UPMC – Physical Medicine and Rehab
02.2008 - 02.2012Read More
Geneva College
Bachelor’s Degree from Human Resources
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Geneva College
Master’s Degree from Organizational Leadership
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