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Susan Hill

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Talent Acquisition Partner with deep expertise in sourcing and scaling high-impact teams across AI/ML, R&D, GTM (Enterprise & Commercial Sales), and Product functions within high-growth Series A–D startups. Adept at leveraging a data-driven, AI-enabled approach to build diverse global pipelines (EMEA, APAC, Americas) and accelerate hiring for mission-critical roles. Proven ability to act as a strategic talent partner to leadership, aligning workforce planning with business objectives while driving operational excellence in recruitment. Passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), embedding inclusive hiring practices into every stage of the talent lifecycle. Recognized SourceCon speaker on topics such as agile recruiting, talent intelligence, and optimizing candidate experience to deliver scalable growth in fast-paced, venture-backed environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Recruiter

Paces
01.2025 - Current
  • Full-Cycle Recruitment for Data Engineers, Backend Engineers, Full Stack Engineers, AI, ML, GTM, and Product hires for this Series A startup.
  • Used LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, and google x-ray searches to Source candidates.

Sr. Recruiter

Barr Engineering Co.
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Sourced for highly niche positions for AR, EM, and WR.
  • Worked alongside the business to source candidates from events, LinkedIn Recruiter and other various methods.

Sr. Recruiting Sourcer - World-Wide for Remote Roles, R&D

GitLab
07.2019 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented sophisticated global remote recruitment strategies for GitLab’s DevOps platform, resulting in a reduction in time-to-hire
  • Contributed to URG sourcing within R&D for positions such as Site Reliability Engineers, Backend Engineers, and Engineering Managers
  • Utilized Boolean search strings and varied techniques on job boards, LinkedIn, and other platforms to identify and source qualified remote talent
  • Led high-priority projects related to international recruitment, achieving results that exceeded expectations
  • Created sourcing knowledgebase for new Sourcers, reducing onboarding time by a week
  • Tech Stack- Greenhouse, ContactOut, Google X-Ray, Slack, Google Suite, Dogfooded GitLab for Recruiting/Sourcing

Sr. Recruiting Sourcer- GTM / FedRamp Sales Roles

GitLab Inc.
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: ATS- Greenhouse
  • Delivered a 30% reduction in time-to-fill for FedRAMP Sales (DOD, State & Local, Airforce), Product, Enterprise, and Commercial Sales roles by implementing streamlined sourcing and recruiting processes, resulting in faster deployment of critical team members and enhanced project efficiency
  • Increased candidate engagement by 25% through the development of targeted outreach strategies and personalized communication, leading to a higher quality of applicants and improved fill rates for specialized FedRAMP and GTM positions
  • Built a robust URG top-of-funnel talent pipeline for both FedRAMP and GTM roles by cultivating relationships with industry professionals and leveraging advanced sourcing tools, contributing to a 40% growth in qualified candidates available for critical hires
  • Achieved a high offer acceptance rate by aligning candidate expectations with role requirements and GitLab’s company culture, ensuring successful placements and long-term retention for key positions in FedRAMP compliance and go-to-market strategies

Sr. Technical Recruiter

SmartThings
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Spearheaded sourcing and recruitment strategies for executive roles, including Directors, Managers, Software Engineers (cloud, firmware, and mobile), Technical Program Managers, Product Managers, Software Security experts, Data Engineers, QA specialists, and Supply Chain professionals in a rapidly growing start-up environment
  • Mentored and trained new recruiters on effective processes, tools, and offer negotiations, enhancing their capability to handle challenging offers in both the Bay Area and Minneapolis
  • Developed and delivered a comprehensive hiring manager training guide and presentation on Lever, improving ATS adoption and streamlining the recruitment process
  • Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, Google, Hiretual, ZapInfo, and various Chrome extensions with advanced Boolean searches to source passive candidates, achieving a hiring rate of 5-6 passive candidates per month

Talent Acquisition Manager

Logic Information Systems
07.2017 - 11.2018
  • Managed and directed sourcing and recruiting efforts for top talent at Logic. Sourced, pre-screened interviewed and hired qualified Project Managers, Business and Technical Consultants and Developers with backgrounds in Oracle Retail, MICROS-Retail, Business Intelligence, and Data Warehousing.
  • Provided thought leadership alongside the VP’s, COO, and CIO to align best practice surrounding hiring strategy for key roles at Logic.
  • Design Behavioral Based Interviewing Guides and Technical Interviewing Guides for Interviewers at Logic.
  • Hired, trained and continually developed a team of Recruiters. Had regular 1 on 1’s to establish ongoing outcomes and help with needs relating to performance.
  • Helped design and create our current website utilizing CSS, Bootstrap, HTML, Wordpress and other technologies. Created content, designed with photos, and helped with the rollout.
  • Recruit, Source, and work with teams to place highly sought after talent.

Recruiter & Sourcing (Consultant)

C.H. Robinson, Target, Alina, Stratasys
04.2014 - 03.2017
  • Trained, mentored, and coached 3 Technical Recruiters in Sourcing strategies including Boolean string searches, Google Advanced, Hiretual, and many other tips and tricks.
  • Managed 60+ requisitions across multiple technology teams at CH Robinson while successfully placing 5-10 people a month through sourcing initiatives and agency involvement. Hired and trained new recruiters to be successful at CH Robinson.
  • Developed outside partnerships with GIT, Women Who Code, and other diverse and specific technology groups to bridge the gap between the outside technology eco-system and CH Robinson. Was able to hire 4 gender diverse candidates from one event we hosted.
  • Implemented an Agile Recruiting methodology after findings out the value was seen as transnational from leadership rather than a value-added service.
  • Structured regular Cadences around hiring manager stand-ups with recruitment and was able to remove roadblocks earlier to allow for quicker hiring turnaround.
  • Created a Kanban board for leaderships visualization.
  • Work with necessary parties to improve job requisition, recruitment, and on-boarding to improve candidate and hiring manager experience
  • Saved the company Agency fees of at least 60,000 a month by implementing sourcing strategies for Developers, Data Scientists, Business Analysts, Web Developers, and many other roles.

Education

Psychology

Normandale Community College

Skills

  • AI and ML- Sourcing
  • Data-Driven Recruiting
  • Tech Stack Fluency
  • Strategic Talent Partnering
  • Growth Focused Outcomes

Timeline

Senior Technical Recruiter

Paces
01.2025 - Current

Sr. Recruiter

Barr Engineering Co.
04.2024 - 11.2024

Sr. Recruiting Sourcer - World-Wide for Remote Roles, R&D

GitLab
07.2019 - 12.2023

Sr. Recruiting Sourcer- GTM / FedRamp Sales Roles

GitLab Inc.
07.2019 - 09.2021

Sr. Technical Recruiter

SmartThings
11.2018 - 07.2019

Talent Acquisition Manager

Logic Information Systems
07.2017 - 11.2018

Recruiter & Sourcing (Consultant)

C.H. Robinson, Target, Alina, Stratasys
04.2014 - 03.2017

Psychology

Normandale Community College

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