Stephen Lavergne
Talent Acquisition Leader
Dallas,TX
Summary
Professional Recruiting Leader with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in talent acquisition, strategic planning, and relationship management. Known for reliability, adaptability, and keen ability to meet changing needs. Proven track record in driving successful hiring initiatives and building cohesive teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Recruiting and Talent Management
Meraki People Solutions
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies to scale the workforce rapidly while ensuring alignment with company culture and growth objectives for early-stage start-ups and small businesses
- Designed and executed onboarding, training, and professional development programs to enhance employee engagement and retention, supporting evolving company needs
- Cultivated a strong organizational culture promoting innovation, agility, and high performance within the unique dynamics of a fast-growing startup or small business environment
Director of Recruiting
Metromile
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Metromile, Inc
- Is a San Francisco-based technology startup that offers pay-per-mile car insurance, licenses a digital insurance platform to insurance companies around the world, and provides a digitally native offering featuring smart driving features, automated claims, and vehicle information
- Managed Metromile's Talent Acquisition Team which was responsible for all full-cycle hiring in the US
- responsible for the development of my team, and the talent acquisition roadmap that ensured we attract, retain, and develop top diverse talent across the country
- Managed a team of 6 Recruiters, 2 Coordinators, and 1 sourcer
- Streamlined hiring processes for quicker candidate placements, resulting in reduced time-to-fill rates.
- Reported to the Chief People Officer
- Oversaw our Talent Global Employer Brand, and DEI Talent Acquisition strategy, along with some training and development
- Managed vendor partnerships to ensure timely delivery of services, enhancing the overall recruitment process experience for both candidates and stakeholders.
Director of Global Recruiting
Fivetran
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Led a team of 6 recruiters, two coordinators, and one sourcer
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Effectively managed budgets to optimize resource usage and maintain financial stability.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
Manager, Field Sales Recruiting
PagerDuty
09.2019 - 02.2020
- As part of the Recruiting Leadership Team I:
- Lead a team of Recruiters and Sourcers
- Consult with HR Business Partners, functional business leaders, and customer organizations to understand diversity goals and candidate skill requirements, background, and experience needed to develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy to meet demand plan for the Sales organization
- Ensure the implementation and execution of the recruitment function (sourcing, screening, submitting, interviewing and closing) of candidates that meet or exceed hiring targets
- Establish, cultivate and maintain solid working relationships with internal stakeholders (hiring managers, external relationships & other internal recruiting partners)
- Maintain in-depth and up-to-date competitive knowledge of top talent, companies, competitive industries, geographic and broader recruiting and diversity trends
Manager, Talent Partners
Glu Mobile
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed a team of 6 recruiters and two coordinators
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- helped build high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Implemented internal customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
Lead Talent Partner
Glu Mobile
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: Glu Mobile Inc
- Is a developer and publisher of mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices
- Drove team success by collaborating with hiring managers
- Crafted and applied strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the candidate experience
- Utilized advanced technology for streamlined and effective recruiting process.
- Created and delivered reports detailing the progress of weekly recruiting erfforts.
- Fostered collaborative work environment, encouraging cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
Lead Recruiter
Amplitude
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Amplitude Analytics provides user behavior analytics for mobile and web that helps companies pinpoint and act on specific user behaviors that lead to better retention, engagement, and conversion
- Led cross-functional projects aimed at improving overall recruiting operations within the organization.
- Delivered results by leading special projects annually, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess qualifications and ensure alignment with company values.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking Systems and collaborated with IT personnel on updates and operational enhancements.
- Managed high-volume requisition loads, ensuring timely placement of qualified candidates in open positions.
- Coached hiring managers on best practices for following Affirmative Action and responded to questions with comprehensive knowledge.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Hortonworks
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Hortonworks is a business computer software company based in Santa Clara, California
- The company focuses on the development and support of Apache Hadoop, a framework that allows for the distributed processing of large data sets across clusters of computers
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
- Expanded candidate pool by leveraging social media platforms, job boards, and networking events to attract top-tier talent.
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
- Conducted in-depth market research and analysis to identify industry trends, benchmarking company performance against competitors.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
Sr Technical Recruiter/Sourcer (contract)
Cloudera
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Cloudera is the leader in next generation data management
- In addition, Cloudera is the leading innovator in and largest contributor to the open source Apache Hadoop ecosystem
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- . Conducted regular market research on competitor offerings and industry trends, providing valuable insights for strategic workforce planning.
- Spearheaded employer branding initiatives that showcased company culture and attracted top industry talent.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
- Implemented metrics-driven strategies to monitor recruiter performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout the process.
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
Sr Technical Recruiter (contract)
Epsilon
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Company Overview: Epsilon solutions leverage intelligence that enable brands to create dynamic, meaningful customer connections
- Epsilon solutions leverage intelligence that enable brands to create dynamic, meaningful customer connections
- This intelligence, driven from data and customer knowledge, is employed in virtually every brand touch-point in the virtual and physical world
- Our end-to-end solutions deliver a continuous stream of personalized messaging opportunities that craft a customer conversation in which information is captured, analyzed, enhanced and influenced in 'real-time' to deliver authentic brand experiences that drive loyalty and positive business outcomes
- Epsilon solutions leverage intelligence that enable brands to create dynamic, meaningful customer connections
Sr Technical Recruiter (contract)
Lennox
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: Lennox International Inc
- (NYSE: LII) is an American company
- Through its subsidiaries, it is a provider of climate control products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets around the world
- The company was founded in 1895 by Dave Lennox and today is focused on four core businesses: Residential Heating and Cooling, Commercial Heating and Cooling, Service Experts, and Refrigeration
- The company headquarters are in Richardson, Texas, near Dallas
- The company manufacturers most residential heating and cooling products in Marshalltown, Iowa, USA
- In addition, manufacturing of the entry level Merit series takes place in Saltillo, Mexico
- Lennox International Inc
- (NYSE: LII) is an American company
- Through its subsidiaries, it is a provider of climate control products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets around the world
Sr Technical Recruiter - Contract
Sabre Corporation
03.2011 - 02.2013
- Company Overview: Sabre Holdings connects people with the world's greatest travel possibilities by retailing travel products and providing distribution and technology solutions for the travel industry through our three companies: Travelocity, Sabre Travel Network and Sabre Airline Solutions
- Oversaw the entire recruiting cycle, ensuring prompt placement of elite candidates.
- Championed employer branding efforts that effectively illustrated company culture and attracted elite industry professionals.
- . Conducted regular market research on competitor offerings and industry trends, providing valuable insights for strategic workforce planning.
- Screened candidates comprehensively to align their fit with the organization's culture and role needs.
- Monitored recruiter performance through metrics-driven strategies to enhance continuous improvement.
- Guided hiring managers in effective interview techniques to enhance candidate experience.
Sr Technical Recruiting Manager
Affiliated Computer Services
10.2005 - 03.2009
- Develops and implements recruiting strategies to meet internal client needs (i.e., utilizing job boards, print ad, factoring in price/time requirements, etc.)
- Engages recruiting assignments of moderate complexity to review applicant credentials, assess qualified candidates and partner with client hiring manager to determine interview needs
- Coordinates with client hiring managers and applicants to schedule and conduct both phone and in-person interviews
- Oversees aspects of the new hire process to ensure applicants assume employee status consistent with the company's policies, procedures and practices
- Contacts applicable job fairs, colleges, etc
- To arrange interviews or maintain existing/develop new relationships
- Ensures, through lower level staff, travel and lodging arrangements for select applicants as required
- Develops/revises departmental documentation/relevant company materials, focusing on accuracy and thoroughness
Education
Criminal Justice
Palomar College
01.1993 - 01.1995
Skills
- fractional consulting
- Interview Preparation
- Interview Skills Training
- Change Management
- Mentoring
- Technical recruiting
- Recruitment metrics
- Data-driven decision making
- Diversity and inclusion
Websites
Timeline
Director of Recruiting and Talent Management
Meraki People Solutions
09.2022 - Current
Director of Recruiting
Metromile
06.2021 - 08.2022
Director of Global Recruiting
Fivetran
02.2020 - 04.2021
Manager, Field Sales Recruiting
PagerDuty
09.2019 - 02.2020
Manager, Talent Partners
Glu Mobile
03.2019 - 09.2019
Lead Talent Partner
Glu Mobile
01.2018 - 09.2019
Lead Recruiter
Amplitude
09.2016 - 12.2017
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Hortonworks
01.2016 - 07.2016
Sr Technical Recruiter/Sourcer (contract)
Cloudera
10.2014 - 11.2015
Sr Technical Recruiter (contract)
Epsilon
03.2014 - 10.2014
Sr Technical Recruiter (contract)
Lennox
02.2013 - 03.2014
Sr Technical Recruiter - Contract
Sabre Corporation
03.2011 - 02.2013
Sr Technical Recruiting Manager
Affiliated Computer Services
10.2005 - 03.2009
Criminal Justice
Palomar College
01.1993 - 01.1995
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