SHANTAYA HUDSON

Led talent strategy post-corporate merger, establishing a fully functional talent acquisition department.
Managed and mentored a team of 5 senior talent acquisition specialists, enhancing performance through weekly coaching.
Optimized recruitment processes using ATS workflows and data analytics to eliminate bottlenecks.
Executed branding campaigns that showcased company culture, increasing organic candidate interest.
Collaborated with department heads and executives to align hiring strategies with business growth projections.

• Developed innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs.
• Streamlined the interview process to improve candidate experience.
• Utilized applicant tracking systems to manage recruitment workflows.

• Senior Client Delivery Manager (Children’s Mercy Hospital) | October 2022 – February 2024
  Large-Scale Leadership: Led a high-performing team of 10 direct reports (Health Recruiters) to deliver on critical, high-volume healthcare requisitions for a premier pediatric hospital.
  Strategic Account Management: Served as the primary strategic partner for the CNO and Department Managers, ensuring all RPO delivery metrics and SLAs were consistently exceeded.
  Clinical Sourcing: Developed and executed specialized sourcing strategies for RNs, Physicians, and specialized Allied Health roles (Imaging, Radiology, Lab Techs) using data-driven pipelines.
  Data Analytics: Tracked and presented complex progress reports to stakeholders using VM, Smartsheets, and Afinix to ensure transparency and drive hiring decisions.
  Talent Acquisition Manager / Sr. Recruiter (Multi-Account) | May 2021 – August 2024
  Portfolio Management: Managed high-volume recruitment for major accounts including Goodyear (Automotive/Manufacturing), Waste Management (CDL/Industrial), and LifePoint Health.
  Regional Oversight: Managed daily information and candidate data tracking across 30+ regional territories simultaneously.
  Consultative Sourcing: Implemented staffing solutions for both exempt and non-exempt roles, utilizing cold-calling, referrals, and resume databases to fill hard-to-staff positions.
• Built and maintained client relationships to facilitate alignment with project delivery expectations.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance service quality and efficiency.
• Created training materials for new team members on client processes.
• Examined client feedback to pinpoint specific areas for enhancement in service delivery.

• Sr. Recruiter / Onboarding Specialist | November 2017 – April 2021
  Clinical Pipeline Development: Sourced and placed specialized medical leads (RNs, Physicians, Dentists) and facilitated outside events to attract new clinical talent.
  Full-Desk Operations: Managed contract negotiations, criminal background checks, drug screens, and TB testing to ensure 100% compliance for all new hires.
  Client Relations: Conducted intake meetings with hospital and nursing facility leadership to secure new contracts and ensure successful staff placement.
• Oversaw onboarding processes for healthcare professionals, ensuring smooth integration into the organization.
• Facilitated orientation sessions that acclimated recruits to company culture and clarified performance expectations.
• Streamlined document collection and verification for new employee registrations.
• Coordinated training sessions to improve staff comprehension of compliance and policy requirements.