Tyler Irwin
Summary
Enterprise talent acquisition leader with a strong track record of delivering executive, technical, and corporate hiring across complex SaaS and big data organizations. Operates in a player–coach model, leading high-performing recruiting teams while personally executing C-suite and mission-critical searches. Drives enterprise GTM talent strategy through accelerated time-to-fill, data-driven KPI optimization, and cost-efficient TA operations. Trusted partner to senior leadership, aligning talent acquisition with long-term platform, product, and business objectives to support scalable growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
InformData
01.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded enterprise executive-level cold recruiting, successfully attracting C-suite technical leaders including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Data Officer, and Chief Product Officer.
- Operated as both an individual contributor and people manager, driving multiple concurrent executive and highly technical recruitment efforts across the enterprise.
- Led and developed a recruiting team while maintaining ownership of complex, high-impact searches with independent workloads.
- Partnered closely with enterprise stakeholders and senior leadership to execute accelerated time-to-fill initiatives while improving attrition and retention metrics.
- Accelerated enterprise GTM initiatives by delivering rapid turnaround from initial outreach to executive-level leadership engagement.
- Partnered closely with internal enterprise leadership to align technical executive talent with long-term platform, data, and product strategy.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
- Recruited high level Sales, Finance, IT, Engineering and Marketing professionals.
- Created accurate reporting for time to fill, cost to hire, and recruiting vendor costs.
Improved all KPI's. lowered time to fill by 34%, negotiated ATS and vendor budget to net over 40,000 in savings for the annual recruiting budget. - Managed and coached a recruiting team that handled over 40 active positions at any given time.
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
Senior Technical Recruiter
InformData (Formally SJV)
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Sourced, screened, and selected candidates for highly technical roles across the organization.
- Successfully hired Software Engineering Architects, Senior Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Senior DevOps Engineers, BI Engineers, and Senior Python Developers along with other FP&A and technical positions.
- Developed and posted detailed, technically accurate job descriptions aligned with business and engineering requirements.
- Utilized cold recruiting and proactive sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines and applicant portfolios for current and anticipated openings.
- Partnered with IT and engineering leadership to forecast hiring needs, workforce planning, and departmental goals.
- Conducted in-depth technical and behavioral interviews to assess candidate knowledge, skills, experience, and role alignment.
- Reduced recruiting and compensation-related expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive, compliant hiring programs.
Recruiter
SJV & Associates
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Lowered time to fill by over 30%.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Team Leader
State Farm - Savannah Park Agency
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Sold auto, homeowners, renters, life and health insurance policies to new and existing customers
- Educated and assisted customers finding insurance that fits their needs and budget
- Trained and helped team members with sales strategies and approaches to become more profitable
- Conducted policy reviews with active customers and laid out lifetime needs analysis and filled any needs required
- Marketed local businesses and made networking connections that resulted in new business.
Insurance Broker
Symmetry Financial Group
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Sold Life, Annuity and Mortgage protection insurance policies to new and existing customers with over ten million dollars submitted in my first year
- Sold more than $70,000 in annualized premium
- Met with existing and prospective clients each week to select appropriate insurance policies
- Mentored 10 entry-level brokers
- Posted zip recruiter job postings and filtered through candidates for interviews and placement
- Interacted with multiple insurance companies to ensure timely reimbursements to clients
- Developed sales leads from direct referrals, networking and targeted marketing campaigns.
Recruiter
Spherion Staffing Agency
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Screened applicants for qualifications
- Conducted interviews with candidates
- Checked references
- Orientated candidates for job placement preparation
- Conducted drug screening and background checks
- Managed total department call volume of 50 per day and coordinated department schedules to maximize coverage during peak hours
- Scheduled appointments with a variety of professionals to handle specialized customer needs
- Directed personnel training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
Field Operator
Heyleigh Enterprises
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements
- Supervised employees
- Assisted in vehicle auctions
- Conducted vehicle inspections
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Military Police Officer
US Army
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements
- Supervised employees
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of Southern Maryland
Maryland05-2018
Skills
- Enterprise Executive Search & C-Suite Recruiting (CTO, CDO, CPO)
- Technical & Corporate Recruiting (Engineering, IT, Sales, Finance, Marketing)
Player–Coach Leadership (IC & Team Management) - Executive Stakeholder & Leadership Partnership
GTM Talent Strategy & Rapid Time-to-Fill Execution
- Recruiting Metrics, KPI Optimization & Reporting
ATS, Vendor & Recruiting Budget Management - Employer Branding, Talent Marketing & Advanced Sourcing
Certification
Completed Pilot Leadership training program
Culture Index certified
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
InformData
01.2024 - Current
Senior Technical Recruiter
InformData (Formally SJV)
04.2023 - 01.2024
Recruiter
SJV & Associates
09.2021 - 04.2023
Team Leader
State Farm - Savannah Park Agency
03.2021 - 09.2021
Insurance Broker
Symmetry Financial Group
10.2018 - 12.2020
Recruiter
Spherion Staffing Agency
07.2017 - 10.2018
Field Operator
Heyleigh Enterprises
01.2015 - 07.2017
Military Police Officer
US Army
02.2013 - 05.2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
College of Southern Maryland