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Tyra Hopkins

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Accomplished Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant with a proven track record at First Citizens Bank, adept in diversity hiring and leveraging data-driven decision-making. Excelled in reducing time-to-fill and negotiating competitive compensation, showcasing strong financial industry expertise and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated success in enhancing employer branding and global talent acquisition, significantly improving hiring quality and efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

First Citizens Bank
06.2022 - Current
  • Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire hiring process, ensuring clear communication, timely feedback, and respectful interactions.
  • Reduced time-to-fill by optimizing job postings, utilizing targeted recruitment channels, and leveraging professional networks.
  • Negotiated competitive offer packages to attract and retain high-quality candidates while maintaining fiscal responsibility for the organization.
  • Continuously refined candidate search techniques by staying current on industry trends, tools, technologies, and best practices.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and deliver top talent effectively.
  • Facilitated successful placements of senior-level candidates for leadership roles, ensuring a strong match between candidate skills and company needs.
  • Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.


Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Carvana
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
  • Championed the use of data-driven decision-making within talent acquisition team, utilizing various analytics tools to identify trends and pinpoint areas for improvement.
  • Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
  • Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
  • Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire.
  • Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
  • Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Developed a team of Recruiting Coordinators and Junior Recruiters by providing leadership, support, and functioning as a subject matter expert whenever necessary.


Recruiter

Epes Transport System
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
  • Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.

HR Manager/Student Enrollment Specialist

Carolina Truck Driving School
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Play a pivotal role in creating plans to increase retention and attract dynamic, highly skilled staff through comprehensive recruitment and interview programs while ensuring equity through adherence to policies and procedures
  • Collaborated closely with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with company goals.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.


Education

High School Diploma -

Bluefield High School
Bluefield, WV
05.2009

Skills

  • Passive Candidate Recruiting
  • Diversity Hiring
  • Global Talent Acquisition
  • Candidate assessment
  • Behavioral Interviewing
  • Recruitment Metrics
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Human Resources
  • Financial industry expertise
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Salary and benefits negotiations
  • Compensation analysis
  • Employer Branding

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

First Citizens Bank
06.2022 - Current

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Carvana
11.2021 - 05.2022

Recruiter

Epes Transport System
12.2018 - 05.2021

HR Manager/Student Enrollment Specialist

Carolina Truck Driving School
06.2018 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Bluefield High School
Tyra Hopkins