Sharon Eubanks
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience in leading recruitment teams and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven expertise in high-volume recruiting, filling hard-to-fill roles, and developing successful college intern programs while ensuring compliance and process improvements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Generalist
DELCK Group, LLC
USA
04.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and optimized job descriptions to enhance visibility on job platforms.
- Streamlined recruitment workflow by coordinating sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding procedures and implementing 30-60-90 Day check-ins, improving retention rate from 50% to 80%.
- Facilitated recruitment of relocation coordinators to ensure compliance with URA government contract regulations across five southeastern states.
- Assisted in managing offer processes and negotiations to support team objectives. Facilitated communication between stakeholders to streamline decision-making.
- Compiled and evaluated salary and market data to support recruitment efforts and ensure competitive compensation across geographical areas.
- Analyzed and updated benefits guides and onboarding documentation, ensuring alignment with current compliance requirements and best practices.
- Delivered strategic support on addressing employee performance challenges to enhance team productivity.
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing techniques to attract top-tier candidates.
Talent Acquisition Manager
GOODWILL MOKAN
Kansas City, MO
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Led recruitment initiatives for Missouri and Kansas, ensuring staffing needs were met for 22 retail locations.
- Achieved timely reporting on open requisitions and time-to-fill statistics, enhancing recruitment strategies. Conducted one-on-one sessions to elevate team performance and engagement. Improved overall hiring efficiency through strategic analysis of recruitment data.
- Achieved successful recruitment outcomes for management and corporate roles, including fund accountant and marketing campaign director. Delivered effective hiring strategies for positions such as director of fundraising and director of education. Facilitated the recruitment of general managers and workforce development specialists, contributing to organizational growth.
- Led organization and execution of career fairs and mass hiring initiatives.
- Networked and created new opportunities for partnerships with other nonprofit organizations
- Managed and collaborated on new store opening projects
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and refine selection criteria.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist/Contractor
RANDSTAD SOURCERIGHT
USA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed full cycle recruiting for wealth investment management advisor positions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Managed 18-24 requisitions.
- Secured permanent talent through strategic utilization of internal and external job boards, referrals, networks, social media, and passive candidate sourcing.
- Coordinated and conducted virtual career fairs
- Updated job description, posted jobs to company website and LinkedIn
- Achieved successful candidate placements by reviewing and screening resumes effectively. Negotiated job offers to attract high-quality talent. Streamlined applicant tracking through Workday to enhance recruitment efficiency.
- Directed intake meetings and debriefs with hiring managers to streamline recruitment efforts. Oversaw the initiation and tracking of background checks to ensure compliance. Managed FINRA and FBI fingerprint status updates via the Cisive platform to maintain hiring timelines.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contractor)
AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Kansas City, MO
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Led Full Cycle Recruiting in Marketing/Communications, Compliance, Financial Consultants, Portfolio Managers, Global Product Management, and Client Service divisions
- Achieved successful recruitment of diverse roles including VP of Communications, Head of User Experience, UX/UI Designer, VP of Marketing, HR Generalists, Analysts, Armed Security Officers, Financial Advisors, Client Service Specialists, and Summer Interns, contributing to organizational growth and effectiveness.
- Achieved successful recruitment outcomes by implementing strategic planning meetings with hiring managers. Enhanced job descriptions for compliance, resulting in improved candidate quality. Streamlined screening phone interviews and negotiations, leading to effective hiring decisions.
- Administered behavioral assessments to support recruitment efforts. Assisted in researching and analyzing current labor market trends. Managed an average of 20-24 job requisitions simultaneously across various locations including Kansas City, New York, Los Angeles, and remote positions in the USA.
Sr. Talent Acquisition
MMGY GLOBAL
Kansas City, MO
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Recruited for Buyers, Copywriters, Marketing & Communications, Account Executives, SVP, Directors, IT, WordPress Developers, and Intern positions
- Managed the entire hiring process to include scheduling intake meetings/debriefs with hiring managers for new job requisitions, job postings, screens, interviews, offers, background screenings
- Assessed company salaries & benefits market data to aid in remaining competitive
- Managed average of 12-15 requisitions at a time (30 during intern season)
- Recruited for roles in KC, Los Angeles, NYC, Denver, Austin, and the United Kingdom
Talent Acquisition (Contract-Full Cycle)
HEARTLAND COCA-COLA
Lenexa, KS
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Directed recruitment efforts for permanent and seasonal staffing of warehouse production machine operators and merchandise roles across Missouri and Kansas locations.
- Scheduled intake calls with hiring managers to discuss new job openings. Posted job listings on company website and local job boards. Conducted phone interviews to assess candidates. Coordinated onsite interviews for selected candidates. Communicated offers and declinations to applicants.
- Oversaw scheduling and monitoring of background checks and drug screenings to facilitate seamless onboarding. Managed documentation processes to enhance new hire integration.
- Handled an average of 25-30 requisitions, focusing on timely and accurate processing.
Executive Recruiter
AJILON PROFESSIONAL STAFFING
Overland Park, KS
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Led recruitment initiatives across HR, supply chain, marketing, legal, and executive administration sectors. Developed strategic partnerships with hiring managers to align talent acquisition with organizational goals. Oversaw candidate evaluation processes to enhance selection efficiency.
- Fostered relationships to identify and address client needs, driving new business development.
- Sourced and recruited highly qualified mid-to-senior-level talent through strategic outbound calls of 100-150 per day, personal connections, referrals, and social media platforms.
- Oversaw negotiation of fee contracts and offer terms, focusing on compensation and benefits. Provided strategic advice to clients and candidates regarding industry trends.
Director of Talent Acquisition
PENN MUTUAL LIFE
Overland Park, KS
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts, successfully recruiting 12 Vice Presidents of Sales and Financial Advisors to drive growth in start-up office.
- Assisted in sourcing and acquiring quality candidates through internet outreach, personal connections, and social media platforms. Supported the development of referral networks to enhance candidate pool. Conducted outbound calls to engage potential candidates effectively.
- Maintained database of candidates using Smart Office system
- Maintained agency's social media presence on LinkedIn and Hearsay Social to enhance brand visibility.
- Responsible for weekly tracking report for candidates and new advisors and licensing
- Executed drug screening, background checks, and fingerprinting to ensure regulatory adherence and safety.
Director of Recruiting/Sr. Recruiter
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
KCMO Area Campuses
07.2004 - 04.2016
- Directed teams of 12-15 admission recruiters, overseeing training, call monitoring, and coaching sessions.
- Conducted background and reference checks to support recruitment processes. Assisted in salary negotiations to facilitate candidate acceptance. Arranged travel accommodations for trainees during onboarding. Provided training and coaching to admission recruiters. Analyzed lead flow conversion to improve recruitment strategies. Set quarterly recruitment goals for staff members.
- Streamlined orientation process for new students, resulting in a significant rise in attendance from 60% to 85%.
- Presented award-winning strategies to recruitment teams during quarterly leadership conferences, fostering a culture of excellence and achievement.
- Spearheaded recruitment initiatives for medical, IT, business, legal, and accounting degree programs.
- Consistently ranked among Top 10 Recruiters system-wide each quarter
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
National American University
Independence, MO05-2027
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Longview Community College
Lee's Summit, MO05-2023
Skills
- Workday
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce
- Cosmos
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Google Suite
- SmartOffice
- PeopleMatter
- Webex
- Teams
- FINRA
- Paycor
- ADP
- Smartsheet
Accomplishments
- Successfully sourced and filled positions for three new store locations and recruited 108 management and store associate employees across multiple sites, all while managing ongoing recruitment initiatives for 18 additional locations.
- Revamped the recruiting process and trained 66 corporate and retail management staff, achieving a significant reduction in time-to-fill to just 18 days through standardized and efficient practices.
- Implemented process improvements to make the recruiting initiatives more efficient and standardized, resulting in a decrease in time-to-fill to 18 days.
- Developed recruitment & training program for the Client Service division, which reduced the time-to-fill by 50% and improved the return on revenue
Timeline
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Generalist
DELCK Group, LLC
04.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
GOODWILL MOKAN
01.2023 - 04.2025
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist/Contractor
RANDSTAD SOURCERIGHT
04.2022 - 01.2023
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contractor)
AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
04.2020 - 05.2022
Sr. Talent Acquisition
MMGY GLOBAL
07.2018 - 04.2020
Talent Acquisition (Contract-Full Cycle)
HEARTLAND COCA-COLA
03.2018 - 06.2018
Executive Recruiter
AJILON PROFESSIONAL STAFFING
01.2017 - 02.2018
Director of Talent Acquisition
PENN MUTUAL LIFE
04.2016 - 12.2016
Director of Recruiting/Sr. Recruiter
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
07.2004 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
National American University
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Longview Community College
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Project Management
- Technical Recruiting
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Onboarding
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- High Volume Recruiting
- Start-Ups
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvements
- Employee Retention
- Strategic Planning