Executive Recruiter
Resume:
Travis E. Huggins ********@*****.***
Professional Experience:
Sears Holdings Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL
Sr. Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition January 2013 – Present
Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition December 2010 – January 2013
I report to the Director of Global Executive Talent Acquisition and Sourcing and I am responsible for the recruitment and onboarding for DVP, VP and SVP candidates across all 32 operating and format business units which includes C-level ranging from chief marketing, finance, technology, merchant and operating officers. Business units include but not limited to; online, marketplace, apparel, health & wellness, pharmacy, finance, legal, marketing (digital), brands (Kenmore/Craftsman/DieHard), auto (SAC), grocery, consumer electronics, home services, home appliances and sporting goods.
Priorities:
Marketing: Responsible for the hiring of all executive marketing format and business unit Chief Marketing Officers. I am also responsible for DVP & VP recruitment for executive marketing analytics, online/digital, mobile, content, creative, planning and operations and consumer brands (KCD).
Finance: Responsible for the hiring of all executive finance/confidential openings with an emphasis on business unit Chief Financial Officers and also responsible for DVP & VP recruitment for treasury, internal audit (CAE), and margin.
Online/eCommerce: Responsible for the hiring of all executives within the online/ecommerce business units with an emphasis on technology, marketing, fulfillment/operations, marketplace and merchants.
Key Metrics:
2016: 12 DVP & above FTE hires: Average TTF of 85 days: Search Fee Avoidance of 1.7M
2015: 32 DVP & above FTE hires; Average TTF of 80 days: Search Fee Avoidance of 3.2M
2014: 25 DVP & above FTE hires; Average TTF of 45 days: Search Fee Avoidance of $1.2M
2013: 72 DVP and above FTE hires; Average TTF of 83 days
2012: 78 DVP and above FTE hires; Average TTF of 95 days
2011: 58 DVP and above FTE hires
Specific duties include:
Overseeing daily operations in regards to the identification, screening, interview, hire, pre- employment screening process through on-boarding of new executives into the organization while maintaining reports regarding the daily operations of recruitment and effectiveness of recruitment efforts
Managing the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing, and administrative components involved in full lifecycle recruiting. Delivering and negotiating job offers with candidates, including coordination and explanation of salary packages, benefits, and relocation.
Source passive candidates through networking, direct sourcing, and working with external executive search firms when appropriate
Communicate effectively with the hiring manager and interview team to ensure preparedness during the interview process. Share and exchange information with all levels of management
Proactively understand and participate in SHC’s growth strategies and plans. Develop and execute the executive search go-to-market strategy and plan accordingly.
Deliver on executive search plan and commitments on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Sears Holdings Corporation
Corporate Recruiter, ServiceLive (Contract) December 2009 – December 2010
I reported to the Director of Talent Acquisition and solely responsible for full life cycle recruiting of both technical and non-technical roles within the ServiceLive business unit. Roles included: Sr. Java Developers (J2EE), MySQL DB’s, Release Engineers, Quality & Business Analysis, Project Managers and Training & Development.
Special Projects:
Filled my first two SHC Executive roles (Chief Online Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Auto) successfully within 90 days.
Lead the staffing project for the newly created SHC Learning & Development Team with a focus on Learning Management Systems (LMS). I staffed a team of 11, ranging from the L&D Director to Learning Systems & Operations in less than 6 months.
Managed the daily staffing operations for all hardline merchant roles across Sears operating business units. Roles included Divisional Merchandising Managers (DMM), Buyers, Assistant Buyers and Associate Buyers.
NAVTEQ, North America LLC, Chicago, IL August 2007 – May 2009
Sr. Staffing Specialist- Team Lead
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources for North America and Asia Pacific (APAC) business units I managed a team of three recruiters. I was responsible for 15% of global hiring in 2008. Departments I supported include; research and development (R&D), digital mapping (DMO), information systems, project and program offices (PMO), software test/quality as well as product management and business systems. Countries I supported include the United States, India, Singapore, Brazil and Korea.
Specific duties include:
Managed and executed full life cycle recruiting and selection processes. Defined selection criteria, candidate sourcing, pre-employment verification and facilitation of onsite interview processes. In addition, approved and extended full time employment offers.
Conducted annual reviews for direct reports to coach and develop their performance to achieve recruitment goals.
Developed and implemented college recruitment program for full time employment.
Built candidate pipelines implementing varied methods of candidate development strategies by utilizing external recruiting tools such as internet postings, searchable resume databases, career fairs, newspaper and journal advertising, employee referrals, temporary to permanent employment conversions etc.
Classified Ventures LLC, Chicago, IL May 2005 – August 2007
Corporate Recruiter (Contract)
I was responsible for full life cycle candidate development for all divisions including all C-level openings, research and development (R&D), information systems (IS/IT), website development (front end), site operations, product and project management offices, business development and legal.
WebMethods Product Development, Chicago, IL February 2005 – May 2005
Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract)
I handled full life cycle candidate development for product development division. Positions range from senior and lead software engineers to high-level architecture including internationalization and globalization all revolving around enterprise application integration.
Snap-on Tools Inc., Crystal Lake, IL June 2001 – February 2005
Chicago/Milwaukee Branch Recruiter
I handled full life cycle recruitment of management, technical and sales opportunities for the Midwest region. Solely responsible for recruitment from candidate development to offer negotiation and close. This position was newly created at the branch level. The initial assignment was to design and develop the recruitment process and guidelines. The role expanded into a regional position recruiting for both the Chicago and Milwaukee Branches.
U.S. Robotics Corporation (USR), Schaumburg, IL March 2000 – June 2001
Staffing Manager (Contract)
I was solely responsible for designing and developing the staffing organization for both the core and emerging business units of the newly formed U.S. Robotics Corporation. Responsibilities included implementing all staffing policies and procedures from initial source to closing of candidate. Additional duties include full life cycle recruitment of viable candidates working directly with the hiring managers from USR divisions.
3Com Corporation, Rolling Meadows, IL August 1999 - March 2000
Staffing Specialist (Contract)
Responsibilities included initial sourcing/screening of candidates through final negotiations of offer. I worked directly with the engineering organization as well as human resources throughout the hiring process. I was solely responsible for the entire strategic recruitment process.
Motorola GSO/NSS, Arlington Heights, IL March 1999 - August 1999
Technical Recruiter (Contract)
I was responsible for the full life cycle recruitment process of technical candidates from initial sourcing to close. I supported three separate divisions of Motorola (Network Architecture and Services, Software Competency Center and CDMA Systems Group.
3Com Corporation, Rolling Meadows, IL August 1998 - March 1999
Staffing Specialist (Contract), Personal Communications Division
I was responsible for all technical requirements for both the OEM and branded groups. Recruited skill sets that included senior level digital signal processing, real time embedded and Windows software engineers (application, kernel/internals, and device driver).
Education:
Bachelors of Science, Illinois State University
Additional Skills:
Proficient with MS Office, Google Extensions, LinkedIn Recruiter, BrassRing, Cluen, PeopleSoft, AIRS, Lotus Notes, The Ladders, Indeed, etc.
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