Taylor Odell
Prairie Village,KS
Summary
Talent Acquisition and Human Resources professional with 8+ years of experience across full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, retention strategy, and multi-site HR leadership. Proven partner to hiring managers and senior leaders, balancing high-volume hiring needs with strong candidate experience and compliance-focused HR practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
SMG
07.2022 - Current
- Provide full-cycle recruiting support across multiple functions, partnering with hiring managers on sourcing strategy, interview processes, and candidate selection.
- Advise leaders on recruiting best practices, market conditions, and talent availability to support business goals.
- Develop and maintain job descriptions aligned with role requirements and organizational priorities.
- Execute targeted sourcing strategies using ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and social platforms.
- Conduct initial candidate screens and manage candidate communication to ensure a positive hiring experience.
- Maintain accurate candidate pipelines and recruiting data within applicant tracking systems.
National Talent Acquisition Manager
CBIZ
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Led national recruiting efforts for high-volume hiring across multiple markets and departments including HCM, Customer Service, Accounting, and Finance.
- Sourced and recruited candidates from entry-level through senior management roles.
- Utilized ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage top talent.
- Coordinated interview scheduling using Calendly and Outlook to streamline hiring workflows.
- Maintained consistent communication with candidates and internal stakeholders to ensure timely decision-making.
Human Resources Specialist
Tutera Senior Living
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided regional HR leadership and full-cycle recruiting support for 12+ senior living communities with high-volume staffing needs.
- Served as primary resource for employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective action, and performance management.
- Oversaw compliance for new-hire documentation, background checks, EDL, OIG, and regulatory requirements.
- Led employee retention, engagement, and organizational development initiatives across the region.
- Partnered with Administrators and Directors of Nursing to ensure staffing compliance with state guidelines.
- Conducted exit interviews, new-hire feedback sessions, and annual employee satisfaction surveys; analyzed trends and recommended action plans.
Human Resources Coordinator
Global Connections
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed unemployment claims and represented the organization in appeals and hearings.
- Supported recruiting, onboarding, and employee retention initiatives.
- Assisted with HR compliance and employee relations support.
Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Wyandot Mental Health Center
12.2015 - 10.2016
- Coordinated care plans and resources while monitoring client progress toward treatment goals.
- Interpreted medical documentation and maintained accurate records in Cerner Behavioral Health.
- Met regularly with clients to assess needs and ensure effective utilization of services.
Education
Family Studies And Human Services, Psychology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Full-Cycle & High-Volume Recruiting
- Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development
- Hiring Manager & Executive Partnership
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- Retention, Engagement & Performance Management
- Multi-Site & Regional HR Support
- Compliance & Workforce Planning
- Diversity & Inclusive Hiring Practices
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
SMG
07.2022 - Current
National Talent Acquisition Manager
CBIZ
12.2021 - 06.2022
Human Resources Specialist
Tutera Senior Living
03.2019 - 12.2021
Human Resources Coordinator
Global Connections
10.2016 - 03.2019
Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Wyandot Mental Health Center
12.2015 - 10.2016
Family Studies And Human Services, Psychology
Kansas State University