Sarah Clark
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly focused and ambitious Talent Acquisition and People Manager with 10+ years of experience in fast-paced and challenging markets. Astute and proactive problem-solver with strong business and operational acumen honed through diverse industry expertise. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, employee development, retention strategies, and DEI initiatives. Adept at relationship building and implementing scalable talent solutions to support organizational growth. Strategic Head of Talent Acquisition known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in talent sourcing, recruitment analytics, and employer branding that enhance organizational growth. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to navigate complex hiring landscapes. Ready to leverage knowledge and soft skills to exceed recruitment goals and drive success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Talent Acquisition
Jiffy.com
08.2024 - Current
- Leading strategic talent acquisition efforts to scale hiring for a high-growth organization.
- Developing hiring plans and optimizing recruitment processes to enhance efficiency.
- Managing the hiring of 20 or more positions for a global remote organization.
- Facilitating a new office by providing data and analysis on new cities.
- Managing external recruitment agencies to ensure streamlined hiring processes.
- Providing compensation bands, and assisting with budgeting for new roles.
- Optimizing and cleaning up the ATS to improve recruitment and onboarding efficiency.
- Assisting with HR initiatives by supporting leadership with data-driven hiring decisions.
VP & Head of Talent
Universal Hydrogen
Los Angeles, USA
08.2021 - Current
- Managed teams across People Operations, Payroll, Benefits, and Recruitment
- Built and executed a global strategic recruitment plan for Series A & B hiring rounds
- Scaled the company from 12 to over 100 employees globally within a year
- Developed a robust talent pipeline with 40%+ diversity within the candidate pool
- Implemented ATS, HRIS, PEO, and EOR systems to streamline HR functions
- Designed new-hire onboarding programs and performance management policies
- Provided data-driven insights to improve hiring speed and decision-making
- Delivered training programs on recruitment best practices and culture-building
Director of Talent & People Ops
Ghost
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Scaled organization and doubled company size for an online marketplace
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive hiring plans
- Created performance review frameworks to enhance employee engagement and productivity
- Led payroll operations and HR compliance initiatives
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Catapult Health
Dallas, USA
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for both clinical and corporate positions
- Created an optimized onboarding system and improved interview processes
- Hired 40+ clinical positions within 3 months in a high-volume recruiting environment
- Implemented a new ATS system and standardized hiring workflows
- Led Top Grading interview training across departments
HR & Talent Acquisition Partner
Bastian Solutions
Dallas, USA
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Led talent acquisition efforts across multiple nationwide offices
- Scaled research & development teams from 10 to 28 employees
- Developed documentation and workflows for new software implementations (ADP)
- Managed employee relations, exit interviews, and terminations
- Provided career coaching and performance development guidance
- Conducted market analysis on salaries and hiring trends
Talent & Client Manager
Kforce
Los Angeles, USA
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed recruitment and placement for finance, accounting, and healthcare roles
- Acted as a liaison between top candidates and clients to fill multiple positions weekly
- Coordinated interviews for 25+ clients in a timely and efficient manner
- Oversaw offer negotiations, onboarding, compliance, and first-day preparations
- Provided recruiting guidance to consultants and clients
Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Communications
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS01.2014
Skills
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Employee onboarding development
- Performance management
- Payroll administration
- PEO, EOR, and ATS implementation
- ADP, Workable, TriNet, Deel, Greenhouse and Rippling
- HR metrics and analytics
- Global recruitment
Certifications Training
- HR Compliance & Employment Law Training
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace
- Advanced Recruitment Strategies
Additional Information
Fluent in English & Spanish, Passionate about mentoring and developing future HR leaders, Experienced in workforce planning and organizational scaling strategies
Tools Technologies
- CareerBuilder
- Monster
- Indeed
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Greenhouse
- BambooHR
- ADP
- Deel
- Humi
- Paycom
- Concur
- ExactHire
- Trinet
Skills Expertise
- 9+ years in global full-cycle recruitment and HR functions across public and private companies
- 4+ years of people management experience, improving employee retention, and driving DEI initiatives
- Proven ability to build teams across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and India
- Industry expertise: aviation & aerospace, energy, robotics, engineering, healthcare, and finance
- HRIS, EOR, PEO, and ATS implementation: BambooHR, Paycom, Trinet, ExactHire, Concur, Greenhouse, Deel, Humi, ADP
Timeline
Head of Talent Acquisition
Jiffy.com
08.2024 - Current
Director of Talent & People Ops
Ghost
08.2023 - 08.2024
VP & Head of Talent
Universal Hydrogen
08.2021 - Current
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Catapult Health
02.2021 - 08.2021
HR & Talent Acquisition Partner
Bastian Solutions
06.2018 - 02.2021
Talent & Client Manager
Kforce
06.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of General Studies - Communications
University of Kansas
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