Yan Gerb
Brooklyn
Summary
Strategic and performance-driven Talent Acquisition leader with over 15 years of progressive experience driving scalable, global recruitment strategies for financial institutions, healthcare systems, and high-growth tech firms. Adept at building world-class talent functions, optimizing operations, and delivering DEI-focused hiring outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments. Proven ability to partner with C-suite and business leadership to align workforce planning with enterprise goals. Recognized for developing high-performing teams, enhancing employer brand, and leading through transformation. Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager with experience in full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning and employer branding. Strengths lie in relationship building, candidate sourcing, and technology utilization to streamline hiring processes. Previous work has resulted in improved efficiency of recruitment systems, higher quality candidate pools and a positive company culture.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, IT Talent Acquisition & Procurement
Jamaica Hospital And Medical Center
Queens
01.2026 - Current
- Developed recruitment strategies to attract top talent across IT
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define recruitment needs and strategies and expectations.
- Led training sessions for junior recruiters on best practices in talent acquisition.
- Provided guidance on recruiting processes and best practices to hiring teams.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new hires, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Built strong relationships with candidates and maintained ongoing communication.
- Analyzed recruitment data to identify trends and improve strategies.
- Managed the full cycle of recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding new employees.
- Advised management on best practices for interviewing techniques.
- Utilized social media networks to attract passive candidates.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for open positions.
- Provided guidance on compensation packages tailored to individual needs.
- Developed procurement strategies aligned with company goals and market trends.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline purchasing processes and approvals.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all purchases made by the organization including invoices, contracts.
- Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
- Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
- Conducted market research to identify new sources of supply that offered competitive prices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Analyzed market conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities and risks.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
Vice President, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner
MUFG AMERICAS
New York
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Lead strategic hiring across key business functions: Technology, Front Office, Risk & Compliance, Operations, and Corporate Functions.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders on workforce planning, talent intelligence, and market trends.
- Manage 60+ concurrent requisitions in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define staffing needs and requirements.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Assisted in developing job descriptions based on position requirements and organizational goals.
- Deliver data-driven dashboards and reports to TA and LOB leaders to guide hiring strategy.
- Provided consultative support to senior leaders across business units, aligning sourcing strategies with talent goals.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and market positioning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business objectives and strategies.
- Managed stakeholder relationships to foster partnerships and advance company interests.
- Facilitated executive meetings to communicate strategic direction and progress updates.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
- Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent across various functions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and position requirements.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process, from job postings to candidate onboarding.
- Built robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.
- Managed applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment processes and documentation.
- Facilitated training sessions for hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques.
- Analyzed market trends to adjust recruitment strategies and stay competitive in talent acquisition.
- Provided ongoing support during onboarding process by ensuring new hires are properly introduced into the organization.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful implementation of recruitment strategies.
- Supported diversity initiatives through targeted outreach efforts aimed at increasing representation of underrepresented groups within the organization.
- Researched industry trends related to talent acquisition processes.
Sr. Manager, IT Talent Acquisition & Procurement
Jamaica Hospital And Medical Center
Queens
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Directed full-cycle IT recruitment and procurement strategy, overseeing a team of 5.
- Supported hiring new satellite sites (185+ employees) and led all onboarding, orientation, and policy development for IT staff.
- Built a referral program, 60/90-day new hire review processes, and performance metrics for department leadership.
- Led vendor negotiations and contract management.
- Played a key role in IT's COVID-19 emergency response and resource deployment.
Onsite Lead Recruiter (Remote)
AMS / William Hill US
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Managed recruiting across Technology, Digital, and Marketing functions; led a team of 3 recruiters and a sourcer.
- Conducted training and coaching sessions, aligned recruitment efforts with market expansion, and executed a successful on-site career fair.
- Contract
Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Technology
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Recruited for IT and operations roles; partnered with hiring leaders to align hiring plans with broader organizational priorities.
- Led behavioral interviews, advised on compensation strategy, and maintained recruiting systems including SilkRoad and PeopleSoft.
- Contract
Sr. Lateral Recruiter, Technology - North America/Canada
MORGAN STANLEY (via Pontoon Solutions)
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed high-volume technical hiring across finance and operations technology units.
- Built pipelines with a 0% agency reliance; led diversity recruitment initiatives and advised senior leaders on compensation and org design.
- Contract
Sr. Technology Recruiter, Enterprise Tech
JP MORGAN CHASE
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Created and scaled new product development tech teams, including AI, ML, and data science functions.
- Developed sourcing models and ensured a 90%+ offer acceptance rate.
- Contract
Recruiting Manager
ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Sourced and recruited for IT roles; managed a small internal team and negotiated staffing contracts.
Various Recruiting Roles
RSC SOLUTIONS / EPAM / MODIS / COMSYS / GROMWELL IT
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Full-cycle recruiting for technical and executive-level roles.
- Partnered with clients and internal hiring teams to meet aggressive hiring targets and build long-term recruitment pipelines.
Education
BBA - Business Administration - Management Concentration
University of Miami
Miami, FLSkills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Organizational Design
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Workforce Planning
- Technology Hiring
- Risk Compliance
- Corporate Function Hiring
- Diversity Program Integration
- Equity Program Integration
- Inclusion Program Integration
- Global ATS
- HR Systems
- Workday
- Taleo
- SilkRoad
- Recruitment Process Optimization
- Candidate Experience
- TA Team Leadership
- Team Development
- Coaching
- Talent Analytics
- Dashboards
- Market Insights
- Vendor Management
- Cost Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strategic Planning
- Results-Driven
- Contract Negotiation
- Forecasting
- Human Resources Management
Timeline
Sr. Manager, IT Talent Acquisition & Procurement
Jamaica Hospital And Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Vice President, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner
MUFG AMERICAS
01.2022 - 11.2025
Sr. Manager, IT Talent Acquisition & Procurement
Jamaica Hospital And Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2021
Onsite Lead Recruiter (Remote)
AMS / William Hill US
03.2018 - 07.2018
Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Technology
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER
12.2016 - 10.2017
Sr. Lateral Recruiter, Technology - North America/Canada
MORGAN STANLEY (via Pontoon Solutions)
09.2015 - 05.2016
Sr. Technology Recruiter, Enterprise Tech
JP MORGAN CHASE
06.2014 - 09.2015
Recruiting Manager
ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY
05.2013 - 06.2014
Various Recruiting Roles
RSC SOLUTIONS / EPAM / MODIS / COMSYS / GROMWELL IT
01.2007 - 01.2013
BBA - Business Administration - Management Concentration
University of Miami