Lauren G Johnson

San Francisco, CA 415-***-**** ad4617@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/lgjohnson BLOCK (formerly known as Square) 2023 - Present

Sr. Internal Mobility Partner (transitioned to IM Team/Recruiter) Collaborate with hiring managers and lead the employee experience to guarantee that internal employees enjoy an exceptional transition and continue to have positive experiences thereafter.

● Acted and led the internal mobility process from application through hiring decisions for employees across the global company with over 15 transfers in Q4.

● Expert in domestic + international recruiting (led recruiting efforts in the US, Canada, Australia, UK, Spain, Norway, and the Netherlands)

● Consistently provided transparent and proactive communication to candidates, recruiters, and hiring partners, ensuring everyone was well-informed and aligned regarding the status of hiring processes.

● Acknowledged for fostering robust cross-functional collaborations with departments including HR, Compensation, Legal, Mobility, and Finance.

● Facilitated communication with the business unit's hiring team, offering insights on internal mobility, candidate eligibility, immigration, and candidate quality, streamlining processes for internal mobility candidates up to the offer stage.

● Led process and efficiency enhancements across the IM Organization through the implementation of an IM/Recruiting project.

Skills: Strategic Planning, Talent Assessment, Career Counseling, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Project Management, Data Analysis, Knowledge of HR Policies, Conflict Resolution, Networking and Talent Mapping Sr. Technical Recruiter 2022 - 2023

Provided a full life cycle of recruiting for Machine Learning, TIDAL, BITCOIN, and BTC Mining Engineering teams for various levels of talent.

● Acted as a strategic advisor to all of my hiring managers; recruited for roles in a start-up-like environment with a focus on recruiting Bitcoin Mining, TIDAL, Bitkey Product, Marketing, and Data Analyst roles across all levels from mid-level to executive (92% close rate + an average of 10-15 hires each quarter)

● Communicated with the hiring team and provided data on pipelines, candidate activity, prospecting activity, and candidate quality, along with sourcing on hard-to-fill roles.

● Consistently provided the best candidate experience by meeting all SLAs (93% candidate experience score)

● Proven expertise in creating strategic diversity sourcing strategies, contributing to the organization's commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce

● Engaged in recruiting efforts at Latinas in Tech, BIT, and assorted organizational events.

● Successfully finished the McKinsey and Company Black Management Accelerator Training Program. Skills: Technical Knowledge, Candidate sourcing and screening, Interview Techniques, Relationship building, Communication skills, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Adaptability, Team Collaboration, Industry knowledge, Ethical and legal compliance, Training and Development, Network and Talent Mapping, Continuous Improvement LOB 2019 - 2022

Sr. Technical recruiter

Provided a full life cycle of recruiting for Engineering and Product teams for various levels of talent.

● Partnered with hiring managers and employee experience to ensure new employees have a great first week and beyond experience.

● Communicated with the hiring team and provided data on pipelines, candidate activity, prospecting activity, and candidate quality.

● Successfully oversaw and implemented the NCG/Internship project, achieving a 100% conversion rate.

● Oversaw the strategic management of sourcing, recruiting, screening, and the development of a diverse candidate pool.

● Established robust partnerships with Finance, Leadership, and Hiring Managers while also navigating negotiations with candidates throughout the offer process.

● Collaborated with resource agencies, sourcing vendors, and DEI service organizations as necessary.

● Enhanced the talent process by developing high-level recruiting strategies and executing them tactically. Skills: Technical Knowledge, Candidate sourcing and screening, Interview Techniques, Relationship building, Communication skills, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Adaptability, Team Collaboration, Industry knowledge Ethical and legal compliance.

Pivotal Software 2016 - 2019

Technical Recruiter

Managed, implemented, and consistently improved the new employee onboarding (welcome) process. Coordinated with hiring managers and other departments (e.g., IT) to ensure new employees have a great first-week experience.

● Oversaw the Global Harassment Policy Training Program, which involved vendor selection through interviews, contract negotiations, and global rollout.

● Collaborating with Finance and Leadership, and managing negotiations with candidates during the offer phase.

● Addressed employee inquiries regarding HR programs and administrative procedures.

● Maintained accurate program and employee data in Workday through regular updates.

● Conducting sourcing, recruiting, screening, and fostering a diverse candidate pool. Skills: Technical Knowledge, Candidate sourcing and screening, Interview Techniques, Relationship building, Communication skills, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Adaptability, Team Collaboration, Industry knowledge Ethical and legal compliance.

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Human Resource Management - Graduated with Honors Golden Gate University

Bachelor of Social Science

California State University of Sacramento

Black Management Accelerator Training Program 2023 McKinsey & Company