Seth McNeeley
Raleigh,United States
Summary
Strategic and tactical Talent Acquisition leader specializing in workforce planning and stakeholder engagement. Aligns talent strategies with organizational objectives to drive growth and enhance operational efficiency. Delivers value through process optimization and effective partnership cultivation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Contract)
Ralliant
, United States
08.2025 - Current
- Functioned as a strategic Talent Acquisition Business Partner to senior leaders, aligning hiring strategies with business objectives.
- Led end-to-end recruitment for critical roles using a consultative, data-driven approach.
- Partnered with HR, Finance, and functional leadership to forecast talent needs, enabling proactive recruitment strategies that support organizational growth.
- Advised leaders on market trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring practices.
- Acted as trusted advisor to hiring managers, influencing hiring outcomes through strong relationships.
- Drove continuous improvement of TA processes and tools, significantly enhancing candidate experience throughout recruitment cycle.
- Leveraged workforce analytics and recruiting metrics to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
- Co-led Early Career initiative to enhance brand recognition and refine hiring strategies for Military and College talent, increasing engagement with target demographic.
- Active member on Corporate Tiger Team initiative to enhance employer branding and leverage AI technology within internal systems to create robust hiring pipelines.
Manager, Talent Acquisition, US
Spirax Sarco
Raleigh, United States
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Led USA Talent Acquisition strategy, overseeing Sales and Supply recruitment as a shared service.
- Expanded talent acquisition strategy across Americas division, aligning regional needs with organizational goals.
- Hired, supervised, and mentored a high-performing Talent team.
- Launched and managed internship program, enhancing talent pipeline and supporting future recruitment efforts.
- Integrated homegrown ATS with Spirax LMS for global peers to enhance recruitment efficiency.
- Managed up to $700,000 annual Talent Acquisition budget to optimize resource allocation.
- Reduced third-party recruitment costs by 50% in year one, 35% in year two.
- Established formal KPIs and recruitment metrics, enabling data-driven decisions for continuous recruitment improvement.
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Enviva Biomass
Raleigh, United States
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed tailored recruitment strategies as SME on hiring trends, improving candidate alignment with organizational needs.
- Maintained average time-to-fill below 60 days for open positions.
- Partnered with HR and operations to staff greenfield plants efficiently.
- Managed university partnerships across Southeast, increasing talent pipeline diversity and engagement.
- Created targeted email and social media campaigns, increasing visibility and interest from active and passive talent.
- Reduced field operations requisitions by 20% through strategic planning.
- Led KPI reporting to leadership on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Built and scaled internship program, achieving 54% year-over-year growth.
Executive Recruiter
MODIS
Greensboro, United States
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, aligning talent acquisition strategies with diverse client requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, enabling tailored solutions to meet specific staffing needs.
- Conducted in-depth interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
- Provided market insights to clients on talent trends and competitive landscape.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to enhance efficiency in candidate sourcing and tracking throughout recruitment processes.
- Designed targeted campaigns utilizing social media channels.
Technical Recruiter / Account Manager
Synerfac Technical Staffing
Greensboro, United States
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Sourced candidates through job boards, social media, and networking events to build a diverse talent pool.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and job requirements.
- Conducted initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications and fit.
- Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and hiring teams efficiently.
- Managed candidate databases using applicant tracking systems for streamlined processes.
- Developed job descriptions that align with employer branding and market trends.
- Advised hiring managers on market trends and salary benchmarks for technical roles to ensure competitive offers.
- Coordinated interviews between the hiring manager and prospective candidates.
- Built relationships with industry professionals to effectively expand and diversify talent pipelines.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment screenings.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OHBachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OHSkills
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Recruitment Metrics & Analytics
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- KPI Development & Management
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Vendor Management & Relations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- HR Technology & Implementation
- Early Careers Strategy
Technology & ATS Experience
- SmartSearch
- Bullhorn
- ICIMS
- Greenhouse
- ADP Workforce Now
- Oracle
- Eightfold
- GitHub
- Various Job Boards
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Contract)
Ralliant
08.2025 - Current
Manager, Talent Acquisition, US
Spirax Sarco
07.2022 - 01.2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Enviva Biomass
03.2019 - 07.2022
Executive Recruiter
MODIS
04.2018 - 03.2019
Technical Recruiter / Account Manager
Synerfac Technical Staffing
02.2016 - 04.2018
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Tiffin University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Tiffin University