Talent Acquisition Manager with 8+ years of progressive experience leading full-cycle recruitment across higher education, corporate, and RPO environments. Expertise in workforce planning, stakeholder management, and delivering high-quality, diverse candidate pipelines, social media management, aligned with organizational goals. Proven ability to manage high-volume requisitions, influence hiring decisions, and implement strategic recruitment initiatives. Experienced in remote and hybrid environments, leveraging HR technology, data analytics, and innovative sourcing strategies to improve time-to-fill, candidate experience, and overall hiring outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Syracuse University
02.2023 - Current
Facilitated talent acquisition initiatives across seven units/schools to align with organizational goals.
Facilitated the recruitment process for 30–50+ concurrent requisitions, focusing on hard-to-fill and leadership roles to meet strategic hiring objectives.
Managed end-to-end recruitment activities, including conducting intake meetings, sourcing candidates, screening applications, interviewing prospects, and negotiating offers.
Facilitated discussions among hiring managers, HR business partners, and compensation teams to integrate hiring strategies with overall business objectives.
Delivered detailed consultative advice on optimizing workforce planning and recruitment strategies.
Conducted regular audits to verify compliance with EEO pay transparency and federal/state hiring regulations.
Assessed key recruitment metrics, focusing on time-to-fill, pipeline health, and candidate flow, to drive improvements in hiring processes.
Executed strategic sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS to effectively build and manage proactive talent pipelines.
Implemented innovative employer branding and social media recruitment strategies to attract and engage potential candidates.
Guided hiring managers through structured coaching on interview methodologies and candidate assessment strategies.
Collaborated with hiring teams to create diverse candidate slates, promoting equitable hiring practices.
Managed logistics and actively participated in job fairs and recruitment events, focusing on attracting high-caliber candidates.
Talent Acquisition Consultant (RPO)
Randstad Sourceright / Honeywell
11.2021 - 01.2023
Managed high-volume recruitment efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational needs across various business units in a fully remote environment.
Facilitated the management of job requisitions across various levels, enhancing talent acquisition strategies within aerospace and supply chain industries.
Collaborated with hiring managers through intake calls to articulate job requirements, determine hiring timelines, and specify candidate profiles.
Conducted thorough candidate sourcing and engagement initiatives to enhance recruitment effectiveness.
Managed comprehensive virtual interview processes, including candidate assessments and offer negotiations, to optimize recruitment outcomes.
Managed candidate communication to foster engagement and elevate the overall candidate experience during the hiring journey.
Managed candidate activity tracking through ATS and CRM systems, fostering organized and efficient recruitment pipelines.
Evaluated and refined recruitment processes to maintain compliance with established standards and organizational policies.
Monitored and documented recruitment metrics, providing insights on hiring progress and pipeline status for strategic decision-making.
Engaged with HR teams to align and optimize talent acquisition strategies across functions.
Temporary Central Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lowes Home Improvement
04.2021 - 10.2021
Coordinated and streamlined recruitment processes to efficiently meet staffing needs across various store locations and departments.
Managed comprehensive onboarding coordination, including candidate screening and interview scheduling activities.
Managed recruitment workflows, ensuring effectiveness and adaptability within a high-velocity remote environment.
Collaborated on job postings and strategically built a candidate pipeline to enhance recruitment efficiency.
Managed candidate interactions to ensure consistent engagement and support throughout hiring process.
Full Cycle Recruiter
Peak Workforce Solutions LLC
12.2017 - 12.2019
Executed recruitment strategies, managing candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection for various job functions at multiple client sites.
Oversaw talent acquisition strategies for 7–9 sites, focusing on sourcing qualified candidates for diverse role levels.
Engaged with hiring managers in intake meetings to define and align recruitment strategies.
Conducted comprehensive market analysis to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies for critical recruitment needs.
Evaluated and documented recruitment performance indicators, including time-to-fill and candidate conversion rates, to inform strategic hiring decisions.
Executed comprehensive interview scheduling, thorough background verification, and effective onboarding to enhance new hire integration.
Established and maintained strong candidate pipelines to facilitate consistent hiring success.
Presented comprehensive updates to leadership on recruitment status and obstacles to streamline hiring processes.
Facilitated improved candidate experience by establishing proactive communication channels and managing relationships throughout the recruitment process.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Skills
Complete recruitment lifecycle
Candidate sourcing
Salary and benefits negotiations
Coaching and mentoring
Recruitment strategy development
Workforce resource management
Human resources business partnering
Equitable hiring strategies
Talent acquisition strategy
Talent attraction strategy
Recruitment performance analysis
Compliance and EEO knowledge
Social media strategy
Additional Jobs Held
Customer Service Associate III – Lowe's Home Improvement
Call Center Representative – Kelly Services
Retention Specialist – Spectrum
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Syracuse University
02.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Consultant (RPO)
Randstad Sourceright / Honeywell
11.2021 - 01.2023
Temporary Central Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lowes Home Improvement
04.2021 - 10.2021
Full Cycle Recruiter
Peak Workforce Solutions LLC
12.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management