Tara Mitchell
Maitland,FL
Summary
Results-oriented Director of Talent Acquisition with over 10 years of experience in Human Resources and a strong background in the hospitality industry. Bringing proven expertise in building high-performing teams, implementing strategic talent acquisition initiatives, and fostering a culture of excellence in recruitment
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Talent Acquisition
Red Lobster
09.2022 - Current
- Lead, mentor, and manage high performing Talent Acquisition team by providing guidance, training, and performance feedback and installing clear and meaningful goals
- Responsible for overseeing the recruitment process for 649 locations across 48 states and maintain current compliance knowledge
- Demonstrate successful project management by leading RFP and implementation of new Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with a focus on enhancing efficiency and improving candidate experience
- Lead company-wide culture transition and enhance employee value proposition through partnership with a third party culture strategy company in order to increase retention and employee engagement
- Create recruitment KPIs and responsible for tracking and reporting to senior leadership team, providing recommendations, and proactively adjusting processes to achieve hiring goals
- Negotiate contracts and manage budget for recruiting expenses
- Create effective talent acquisition training materials that support culture and performance objectives
Senior Manager of Human Resources
Red Lobster
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided leadership and direction to Talent Acquisition team, including conducting one on ones and reviews and providing opportunities for targeted development
- Developed and maintained strong relationships and partnerships with hiring managers, senior leaders, and executives to understand current and future talent needs and advise on best practices to ensure the ability to attract, recruit, and retain top talent across the organization
- Developed and carried out the hiring strategy to support the business needs, as well as ensure diverse candidate pipelines and quality candidate selection
- Managed vendor relationships to support the hiring strategy, which includes an annual review process and actively managing the relationship to improve quality, service, and value
Manager of Human Resources
Red Lobster
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Supervised investigations and resolved complex employee relations issues; provided performance management guidance
- Provided interpretation of HR policies, practices and procedures to employees and managers
- Led recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of Restaurant Support Center employees
Employee Relations Manager
Red Lobster
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided consistent HR guidance to operations leaders and employees, averaging 2600+ employee relations cases annually
- Served as primary contact for all pandemic-related personnel questions during pandemic
- Led as Business Operations Manager for company-wide integration of assessment technology into ATS
Talent Acquisition Partner
Red Lobster
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Led sourcing innovation strategy for all U.S. management and hourly jobs, which resulted in a 37% increase in management applicant flow and reduced hiring costs by $222 per hire in the first year
- Designed and co-facilitated a learning session on staffing at company’s annual leadership conference for over 800 restaurant leaders
- Trained and mentored Talent Acquisition Specialists on policies, procedures, and project management
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Red Lobster
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Sourced, interviewed, and hired MITs (Managers in Training) for restaurant locations across the U.S.
- Relaunched the company’s employer brand platforms, which resulted in an increase in followership by 49.5% on Facebook, 73.8% on LinkedIn, and 36.4% on Glassdoor in the first year
Human Resources Recruiter
Marriott Hotels
01.2015 - 07.2015
Human Resources Representative
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
06.2013 - 12.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12.2009
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Hiring Trends and Analysis
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruitment Process Optimization
- Employer Branding
- Business Acumen
- Vendor Management & Building Partnerships
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Relations
- Customer Satisfaction
Timeline
Director of Talent Acquisition
Red Lobster
09.2022 - Current
Senior Manager of Human Resources
Red Lobster
11.2021 - 09.2022
Manager of Human Resources
Red Lobster
08.2021 - 11.2021
Employee Relations Manager
Red Lobster
08.2019 - 08.2021
Talent Acquisition Partner
Red Lobster
06.2017 - 08.2019
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Red Lobster
08.2015 - 06.2017
Human Resources Recruiter
Marriott Hotels
01.2015 - 07.2015
Human Resources Representative
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
06.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Studies
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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