Hi, I’m
Shahrzad (Shay) Rahimian
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Frisco,TX
Summary
Experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition & Sourcing professional with 10+ years of success in recruiting across healthcare, clinical operations, technology, and corporate functions. Known for delivering results in high-growth environments by building scalable, inclusive hiring strategies. Adept at full-cycle recruitment, passive talent sourcing, and optimizing hiring processes to meet business goals. Trusted partner to leadership and executive team with a strong focus on data, improve recruiting efficiency and deliver best in class candidate experience.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medix Infusion
Senior Healthcare Talent Acquisition Specialist
05.2024 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Lead full cycle recruitment for national clinical and operational roles, supporting the company's rapid expansion into new markets.
- Conduct advanced Boolean searches across LinkedIn and Indeed to identify top candidates, build pipelines, and reduce reliance on inbound applications.
- Improved job descriptions using gender decoder tools, keyword optimization, and inclusive language to attract broader talent pools.
- Reduced time-to-fill by 50% through workflow optimization, sourcing automation, and structured interview processes.
- Boosted offer acceptance by 35% by enhancing candidate engagement, refining compensation benchmarks, and creating clear, consistent offers.
- Partner closely with department heads and executives to forecast hiring needs and implement proactive, scalable talent strategies.
- Overhauled onboarding by aligning pre-boarding, training, and HR touchpoints, leading to a 25% improvement in clinician readiness and first-year retention.
- Continuously refine recruitment processes using feedback and performance metrics to improve recruitment outcomes and candidate experience.
- Elevated Medix Infusion's employer brand through targeted digital campaigns, resulting in a 40% increase in qualified applicant traffic.
GE HealthCare
Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
07.2021 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Directed strategic sourcing and pipeline development for niche healthcare, biomedical engineering, and medical device roles supporting GE HealthCare's R&D, clinical, and commercial divisions.
- Developed Power BI dashboards provided actionable hiring insights, improving recruiter productivity and reducing average time-to-fill by 40%.
- Spearheaded DE&I programs including inclusive job architecture, interview training, and targeted outreach, increasing diversity hires by 25% annually.
- Led global LinkedIn sourcing workshops, boosting passive candidate engagement by 30% and elevating overall recruiter effectiveness.
- Served as a key advisor to business unit leaders and HR partners on workforce planning, succession strategies, and high-priority hiring initiatives.
- Partnered with Talent Intelligence to integrate market trends and competitive data into sourcing strategies, enabling faster, more strategic hiring decisions.
PeopleScout
Talent Acquisition Advisor
10.2018 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for enterprise clients across healthcare, manufacturing, and technology verticals, consistently delivering high-quality hires for complex and time-sensitive roles.
- Cultivated strong relationships with hiring managers through consultative partnership, feedback loops, and hiring strategy alignment.
- Conducted monthly LinkedIn and sourcing technique trainings to upskill internal teams and improve sourcing outcomes.
- Supported DEI&B hiring initiatives through inclusive sourcing, job description audits, and structured interview frameworks.
Regal Professional Services
Recruiter/ Direct Hire Specialist
09.2012 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Executed creative sourcing and recruitment strategies to meet client needs across healthcare, logistics, and administrative functions.
- Planned and led high-impact hiring events and job fairs, resulting in rapid placements for hard-to-fill roles.
- Mentored and onboard new recruiters, increasing productivity and improving candidate engagement across the team.
- Built and maintained long-term client relationships that contributed to ongoing revenue growth and repeat business.
Education
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science from Engineering Management
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution
- Full-Cycle Recruitment and Sourcing
- Creative Sourcing & Passive Candidate Engagement
- Metrics & Performance Management
- ATS & HR Technologies
- Leadership & Team Development
- Inclusive Hiring & DE&I Initiatives
- Workforce Planning & Business Alignment
- Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
- Process Optimization & Change Leadership
Websites
Timeline
Senior Healthcare Talent Acquisition Specialist
Medix Infusion
05.2024 - 09.2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
GE HealthCare
07.2021 - 05.2024
Talent Acquisition Advisor
PeopleScout
10.2018 - 07.2021
Recruiter/ Direct Hire Specialist
Regal Professional Services
09.2012 - 10.2018
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science from Engineering Management
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