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Stephen Powell

Annandale,Va.

Summary

With over a decade of experience in talent, HR, and talent acquisition, I specialize in strategic and operational HR initiatives. I emphasize an empathetic approach to enhance employee work experiences, focusing on talent strategy, innovative program design, and c-suite deliverables with a strong DEI focus. My expertise includes developing firm-wide talent strategies, launching alternative hiring programs, and managing people-focused initiatives. I believe workplace wellness, personal wellbeing, and company culture are crucial for performance, retention, and overall success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Workforce Strategy and Solutions Lead

Deloitte US
Arlington, VA
08.2021 - Current
  • Support talent strategy initiatives encompassing talent acquisition, retention, compensation, rewards, and well-being.
  • Develop and implement a strategy to hire non-4-year-degree employees, increasing their representation of new hires from 6.7% to 13.4%, a significant shift for Deloitte.
  • Manage apprenticeship program at Deloitte's Executive Service Center, resulting in 50+ employees, aligning with our DEI goals.
  • Lead projects for non-degreed hiring, including partnerships with organizations like the New York Jobs CEO Council, Dallas College, and the OneTen Organization, a coalition of 60+ employers working to advance economic mobility for diverse talent without four-year degrees.
  • Partner with the people analytics team to create C-suite level communications and updates around strategy and program progress.
  • Foster a positive team culture through the creation and facilitation of well-being initiatives, team-building events, and instituting people-friendly team norms.

Sr. Experienced Recruiting Specialist

Deloitte US
Arlington, VA
04.2018 - 08.2021
  • Conducted full life cycle recruiting for Deloitte’s Intel clients and Strategy & Analytics business
  • Gathered business requirements, market data, and implementing recruiting strategies that best fit the client and business needs
  • Maintained an understanding of market shifts and talent trends to anticipate business impacts and workforce needs to adapt solutions accordingly
  • Partnered with hiring managers to identify project and role needs to best source for talent
  • Developed and executed a sourcing strategy, pre-screen candidates, and delivered pre-qualified diverse candidates for hiring manager’s evaluation
  • Led recruiting effort for Hiring our Heroes, a fellowship program that trains veterans in analytics to transition into a new career.

Corporate Recruiter

By Light Professional IT Services
Arlington, VA
04.2014 - 04.2018
  • Recruited for various Cyber and Intel positions, including Program Manager, Engineer, Analyst, and other technical and corporate roles.
  • Utilized web-based recruiting tools, including social media, job boards, and applicant tracking systems.
  • Regularly met with career board representatives to discuss recruiting methods and hiring campaigns.
  • Maintained rosters for employee training, processing, and deployment.
  • Part of a two-person recruiting team that helped grow the company from 250 to 600+ employees in less than two years.

Contract Recruiting Specialist

G4S Government Solutions
Oxon Hill, MD
11.2011 - 04.2014
  • Screened, interviewed, and recruited applicants for international contracts, including the Kabul Embassy Security Force, and organized employee briefings for deployment
  • Attended meetings with Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives (COTR) and conducted audits on billing, vendor invoices, and compliance reports
  • Assisted employees with payroll, employment verification, termination, and processed reimbursements for travel, food, and medical expenses
  • Ensured compliance with local, federal, and international guidelines, including Department of State and Department of Defense regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics -

George Mason University

Skills

  • Talent Strategy
  • Program Design
  • Organizational Health
  • DEI Strategies
  • Internal Communications
  • Rewards, Benefits and Compensation
  • Data Interpretation
  • Employee Relations
  • Event Coordination
  • Talent Management
  • Remote Team Leadership
  • Talent Acquisition

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Workforce Strategy and Solutions Lead

Deloitte US
08.2021 - Current

Sr. Experienced Recruiting Specialist

Deloitte US
04.2018 - 08.2021

Corporate Recruiter

By Light Professional IT Services
04.2014 - 04.2018

Contract Recruiting Specialist

G4S Government Solutions
11.2011 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics -

George Mason University

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