Megan Kaake

ad37vl@r.postjobfree.com 248-***-**** Ferndale, MI 48220 LinkedIn

PROFILE SUMMARY

Results-focused Talent Acquisition Partner and Sr. Recruiter with a proven track record in behavioral interviewing, technical recruiting, and executive search. Notable achievements include successfully filling 37 positions at Dana Inc, exceeding DE&I goals, and maintaining executive-level relationships at Talentful. In previous roles, I led teams, executed strategic recruitment plans, and consistently met weekly metrics. With a Bachelor's degree in Health Science, I bring a data-driven approach and a passion for positive employer-candidate relationships. Eager to contribute my expertise to a dynamic organization as a dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner or Senior Recruiter. CORE COMPETENCIES

Specialized experience in behavioral interviewing, technical recruiting, and executive search.

Successfully collaborating with HR, executives, and hiring managers to drive positive hiring outcomes.

Demonstrated leadership in managing recruitment teams, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Ability to work effectively within a highly ambiguous, fast-paced environment.

Aligning recruitment strategies with organizational initiatives to promote a diverse talent pool.

Creating and executing complex and creative sourcing plans to identify candidates from highly sought-after competitors. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Talent Acquisition Relationship Management Recruitment Strategies Team Leadership Communication Adaptability Market Intelligence Technical Proficiency Problem solving PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Dana Inc. Novi, MI

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner April 2023 to November 2023

As a Senior Talent Partner, played a pivotal internal role supporting Dana's Aftermarket (sales), IT, Finance, Accounting, and three manufacturing plants.

Collaborated with HR to ensure precision across the entire requisition life cycle, encompassing internal job leveling, creation and posting of job descriptions, compensation considerations, and the internal delivery of job postings.

Collaborated with marketing and HR teams to develop compelling employer branding content.

Successfully filled 37 positions, resulting in approximately $650k in cost savings during my tenure.

Surpassed expectations by delivering candidate slates that aligned with DE&I initiatives for all roles.

Teamed up with the HRIS department to test the PLMS system, actively contributing as a user tester.

Formulated intricate and innovative sourcing plans, utilizing platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, Gem, and Reddit, to identify top talent from highly sought-after competitors.

Effectively managed a dynamic requisition volume, handling 20-40 salaried positions concurrently.

Established and nurtured relationships with candidates, maintaining a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

Worked closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and establish effective hiring strategies. Talentful (Remote)

Sr. Talent Partner May 2022 to March 2023

Internal partner to Talentful’s People, Sales, and Customer Success teams.

Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, qualifications, and cultural fit.

Responsible for maintaining Executive level relationships with VP and C-suite executives.

Actively sourcing for qualified top talent from highly sought-after competitors using search engines such as LinkedIn, Gem, and Reddit.

Managed a consistent volume of 20-30 phone screens per week.

Conducted periodic audits to ensure adherence to company and legal standards. Allegis Global Solutions Troy, MI

Talent Acquisition Relationship Manager March 2021 to May 2022

As a Talent Acquisition Relationship Manager, served as a strategic business partner to internal executives, spanning from Senior Executive Directors to individual team leads, influencing and driving hiring decisions.

Managed Executive-level relationships for AGS’ Eastern Business, overseeing 10 RPO clients and 7 MSP clients, contributing to a cumulative weekly spread of approximately $400 million.

Oversaw the execution of recruitment strategies to uphold key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time to fill, quality of hire, DEI initiatives, and equity across the broader AGS.

Collaborated with finance, Human Resources, and market data to inform hiring decisions, ensuring optimal opportunities for both the internal AGS population and external candidates.

Ensured the accuracy and currency of hiring data using Smart Recruiters from an ATS perspective, supplemented by ad hoc Excel reporting.

Provided leadership to a team with fluctuating size, ranging from 2 to 4 direct reports, ensuring effective management and collaboration within the team structure.

Recruitment Sourcing Specialist July 2018- to March 2021

Assigned to the Talent Acquisition Partners team within AGS as a Recruitment Specialist, where my responsibilities included offering staffing support for Allegis Global Solutions' internal national positions at technical, professional, and executive levels.

Contributed to all business divisions of Allegis Global Solutions by identifying and placing top-tier talent.

Engaged in active and passive candidate sourcing, proactively establishing pipelines of qualified and diverse candidates across various channels.

Created individualized sourcing plans for niche roles including detailed Boolean search strings.

Partnered with internal hiring managers, as stakeholders, to understand their unique teams.

Practiced behavioral interviewing skills to qualify talent whether at an entry-level capacity up to executive leadership roles.

Maintained the relationship with the candidate throughout the recruitment process and potentially made any offers to the candidates.

Effectively engaged with passive candidates and built strong online employer branding.

Utilized data-driven insights to evaluate the success of sourcing strategies and optimize them for continuous improvement.

Key Accomplishments:

Partnered with our global marketing team in creating an Employee Value Pack, marketing videos, a Candidate Pack, and other marketing materials for AGS.

Consistently achieved weekly metrics for submitted candidates to hiring managers.

Created new processes for recruiters during the implementation of new CRM/ATS. Smart Recruiters, and workflow documentation:

Lead intake and update conversations with large account leadership on sourcing strategies, market information, and explaining candidate background information.

Insight Global Detroit, MI

Account Manager Contract, IT division (promoted) June 2017 to June 2018

Nurtured high-level relationships to uncover potential business opportunities.

Managed recruitment efforts for open requisitions within my designated territory.

Leveraged existing contractor relationships for an effective referral network, while utilizing platforms such as DICE, LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder, and Monster to source top-tier talent.

Conducted recruitment for diverse roles, including infrastructure, software development, and specialized healthcare positions like Sr. Biostatistician, EDI developer, Solution Architects, customer service, among others.

Established contracts with key organizations, securing approval for Insight Global as a vendor, including notable entities like Henry Ford Health Systems, Health Alliance Plan of Michigan, DTE Energy, and The Henry Ford Museum.

Oversaw the professional development of junior-level recruiters, including direct management of a junior recruiter under my supervision.

Technical Recruiter October 2016 to June 2017

Promoted after 6 months of technical recruiting experience. I was supporting Insight Global’s IT and Account, Finance, and Engineering divisions.

Key Accomplishments:

I exceeded weekly metrics of 5 submittals to clients consistently, 45+ daily calls, and 5 first-round interviews. I was working on a new position every 1-2 days.

Named All-Star at corporate training sessions.

EDUCATION

Oakland University Graduated 2015

Bachelors of Science (Major in Health Science Concentration in Nutrition)

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