Tiffany Moore
Lawrence
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Professional with extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting and HR coordination, specializing in scientific laboratory hiring across the U.S. and Canada. Proven track record in executing strategic sourcing initiatives that attract diverse, high-quality talent in fast-paced, technical environments. Expertise in leading complex searches while collaborating with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective, timely, and compliant hiring processes. Recognized as a trusted recruitment partner and subject matter expert in sourcing best practices, candidate assessment, and process improvement, with a strong focus on mentoring peers and enhancing stakeholder relationships within talent acquisition operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Merieux NutriSciences
Chicago, Illinois
07.2021 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior, specialized, and high-volume roles across scientific and technical functions in the U.S. and Canada, successfully managing multiple concurrent requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with hiring managers and HR business partners to assess workforce requirements and devise strategic sourcing plans.
- Drive proactive talent mapping and pipeline development through market research, competitive intelligence, networking, and targeted sourcing strategies.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring leaders, providing guidance on interview best practices, selection decisions, compensation alignment, and compliant hiring processes.
- Lead complex and high-impact searches across multiple business verticals, ensuring timely delivery of top-tier talent aligned with business objectives.
- Analyze recruiting metrics, market trends, and labor data to provide insights to leadership and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.
- Act as a subject matter expert on applicant tracking systems (Cornerstone), recruitment best practices, and talent acquisition compliance standards.
- Provide informal coaching and process guidance to recruiting team members, supporting consistency and operational excellence across the function.
- Trained new recruiters, managers, and HR coordinators through company policies and procedures to ensure effective integration into the team.
- Oversaw background check processes and I-9 verification for new hires. Managed onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new employees. Updated and maintained HRIS user records and transactions to enhance data accuracy.
- Represent the organization at career fairs, industry events, and networking engagements to strengthen employer branding and expand talent pipelines.
- Maintain rigorous data integrity, reporting accuracy, and adherence to employment laws, company policies, and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with external agencies and talent vendors to supplement sourcing efforts and ensure successful delivery on priority searches.
Training & Learning Development Supervisor
Zippak
Ottawa, IL
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Facilitated recruitment by screening resumes and identifying candidates for interviews, resulting in successful placements. Collaborated with hiring managers and human resources to recommend qualified applicants, enhancing team capabilities. Strengthened partnerships with staffing agencies to address open position requirements effectively.
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Smart recruiters, Indeed, and Workday.
- Update ATS system so that relevant applicants are being contacted.
- Ensure new hires are trained on all aspects of their job, track their performance and provide progress feedback to employee and Operations Manager regarding their progress. Increased employee retention 10% by collaborating with Plant Leadership Team to identify training gaps.
- Oversees the manufacturing area and supervises a team of newly hired extrusion operators.
- Prepares and administers performance evaluations, conduct 30/60/90 reviews, coaching sessions with employees and administer corrective action as needed.
- Coach through feedback and development and follow change management practices to effectively to plan, implement and evaluate change.
- Collaborate with Plant Leadership Team to identify training gaps.
- Schedule/facilitate appropriate training sessions.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Monterey Mushrooms Inc.
Princeton, IL
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Manage a facility wide GMP/HACCP Food Safety Program to ensure these programs are adhered to; responsibility includes facility compliance and achieving audit requirements.
- Serve as primary liaison for customer, regulatory agency, third party and/or facility quality inspections; primary contact for Corporate Quality Assurance. FDA, USDA, PrimusGFS, and CCOF third party audit experience.
- Maintain the fresh mushroom QA program with specific emphasis on GMP, HACCP and Food Defense. Ensure proper routine sampling and documentation is completed on product, metal detectors, weight control, overwrap film, product and cooler temperatures, microbiological testing, pest control, and sanitation procedures.
Packaging Supervisor
Monterey Mushrooms Inc.
Princeton, IL
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Train Packing personnel, including new employee orientation, position assignment training, and safety training; provide re-training as needed; ensure performance evaluations are performed timely for all employees.
- Oversaw weekly resume screenings to identify and recruit new employees and seasonal workers for available positions. Facilitated interviews to assess candidate suitability and alignment with organizational needs.
- Engaged with HR team to formulate effective strategies aimed at increasing employee retention and streamlining talent acquisition processes.
- Work with staffing agencies for talent sourcing.
- Control a daily schedule of personnel to meet Packing/Shipping needs.
- Direct daily operation to ensure that productivity is maintained, and product is packed on time regarding truck departure schedules.
- Coach team members and take corrective action as needed.
- Review performance and administers corrective actions.
- Plan work schedules, assigns duties, tracks absenteeism and reviews work to ensure quality standards.
Packaging Foreman
Monterey Mushrooms Inc.
Princeton, IL
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Assist in the selection of product in order to maintain and enforce all quality standards and customer specifications.
- Assign duties to ensure proper utilization of labor hours.
- Conduct weekly inventory of product and supplies.
- Analyze usage of raw materials and purchased product.
- Update system with new customers and new products.
- Update system with new UPC and RFID labels.
Machine Operator
L.W. Schneider Inc.
Princeton, IL
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Perform quality checks on all parts coming out of machine.
- Maintain routine cleaning on machine while maintaining daily efficiency rate.
Receiving Clerk
L.W. Schneider Inc.
Princeton, IL
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Tracked and recorded all incoming shipments in a fast-paced environment while working under pressure to meet daily deadlines to maintain or improve customer satisfaction.
- Restocked inventory daily.
- Carried out all duties according to Operational Methods Sheets, OSHA Guidelines, ATF Regulations.
- Performed yearly inventory for receiving department.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas05-2012
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- High-Volume Requisition Management
- Recruitment Metrics & Data Analysis
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Interview & Selection Best Practices
- Offer Negotiation & Closing Strategies
- Compliance & Employment Law Adherence
- ATS Expertise (Cornerstone)
- Reporting & Data Integrity
- Vendor & Agency Management
- Project Management & Organizational Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Recruiter
Merieux NutriSciences
07.2021 - Current
Training & Learning Development Supervisor
Zippak
03.2020 - 07.2021
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Monterey Mushrooms Inc.
06.2019 - 03.2020
Packaging Supervisor
Monterey Mushrooms Inc.
10.2018 - 06.2019
Packaging Foreman
Monterey Mushrooms Inc.
04.2017 - 10.2018
Machine Operator
L.W. Schneider Inc.
11.2016 - 04.2017
Receiving Clerk
L.W. Schneider Inc.
07.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Kansas