Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Carrie McKnight

St. George, Utah ****************@*****.*** 714-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/carriemcknightsaunders

SUMMARY

Dedicated Talent Acquisition Consultant with expertise in full-cycle recruiting and a proven track record in client relationship management. Recognized as a trusted business partner, I am enthusiastic, driven, and authentic in my approach to connecting talent with opportunity. The key to success lies in fostering strong, long-term relationships.

PROFILE

Consultative Approach Skilled in Executing Strategic and Tactical Initiatives Client-Focused Sourcing Pipeline Development Management of Passive and Active Candidates EXPERIENCE

The Panaro Group LLC, Pewaukee, WI (Remote) July 2024 to September 2024 Specializing in talent consulting, strategy, acquisition, development and candidate careers. Lead Recruiting Consultant

● Proactively identified and engaged passive talent, significantly expanding the candidate pipeline and increasing placement success.

● Spearheading comprehensive hiring initiatives across multiple industries by developing and executing strategic recruitment strategies, managing the entire recruitment process from talent acquisition to onboarding, and ensuring seamless coordination of diverse workforce needs.

● Partnered with clients to build strong relationships, efficiently managing the recruitment process to ensure seamless and effective hiring outcomes.

● Provided clients with data-driven insights and regular updates, leveraging analytics to demonstrate hiring progress and areas for improvement.

● Transformed the candidate experience by collaborating with clients to optimize interview and offer processes, fostering meaningful communication and engagement at every stage of the recruitment journey.

● Leveraged ATS to ensure meticulous record-keeping and insightful reports that guided recruitment strategies and improved decision-making.

MRA - The Management Association, Waukesha, WI (Remote) October 2021 to July 2024 HR services, talent management, learning and organization development opportunities, and total rewards planning to help members build a successful workplace and powerful workforce. Recruiting Business Partner Lead May 2022 to July 2024 Recruiting Business Partner October 2021 to May 2022

● Led a team of 9 recruiters, consistently meeting personal billable targets.

● Played a key role in the delivery team, ensuring high standards of recruiting excellence.

● Extensive experience in sourcing and recruiting active and passive candidates for diverse roles, from mid-level to executive positions.

● Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for sales, service, support, and technical professionals across multiple organizations.

● Provided consultation to MRA members on recruitment strategies and needs.

● Crafted compelling job advertisements to effectively promote open positions.

● Developed interview and evaluation criteria to ensure compliance and consistency in the hiring process.

● Collaborated with clients on social media strategies and best practices for talent acquisition. Newance, Milwaukee, WI January 2021 to October 2021 Recruiting and training firm building engaged agile teams for startups and venture studios. Talent Acquisition Consultant

● Worked with start-up companies from early stage to venture and beyond to solve their technical and highly skilled talent challenges.

● Managed several significant clients executing full cycle recruiting services resulting in a high level of client satisfaction and retention.

● Leveraged a consultative approach with both clients and candidates.

● Utilized people-related data to aid in strategic decision-making.

● Engaged with an exclusive client to provide on-site and remote Talent Acquisition services. Novo Group, Brookfield, WI July 2017 to January 2021 Talent recruitment company with multiple service offerings to suit customer's needs including executive search, corporate recruiting, consulting, and training.

Client Services Manager/Lead Recruiter

● Performed and managed passive recruiting through research resources to attract top level candidates.

● Consulted and collaborated with hiring managers regarding expectations, challenges, and strategies.

● Provided full lifecycle recruitment for active requisitions and ensure a strong pipeline of candidates to meet business needs.

● Gained recruiting experience across multiple verticals with an emphasis on recruiting talent in Engineering, Operations, Sales, Accounting and Finance, IT and Professional Services.

● Managed profitability of account via development of comprehensive, effective, and innovative sourcing and selection strategies to efficiently attain top level candidates.

● Managed and developed a team of recruiting and research consultants.

● Requisition Management/Pipeline Management which includes candidate screening, as well as database management.

● Developed process improvements, implemented solutions, and shared best practices with account team members and client partners.

● Lead weekly meetings with hiring managers and account teams to discuss and assess candidate and requisition status and health.

● Presented and evaluated candidates for client hiring managers, providing insights on cultural fit, knowledge gaps, and value propositions for top candidates.

● Collaborated with the sales team to create proposals around recruitment strategies and solutions.

● Analyzed and interpreted data to provide actionable insights for clients, leading to improvements in the hiring process, including revisions of behavioral interview guides, job descriptions, compensation packages, and success metrics.

eliteHCG TalentScout, Milwaukee, WI December 2015 to June 2017 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business offering direct placement, contract-to-hire, project placement, and recruitment process insourcing.

Program Manager

● Responsible for aligning and managing the resources and personnel associated with assigned elite TalentScout engagements, ensuring all contract requirements and client expectations are being met

● Worked closely with client partners to manage program expectations and address challenges or concerns Interviewed and identified appropriate resources to achieve program goals.

● Assisted with the design and development of Client Programs, including implementation, planning, and ongoing project management.

● Day to day operations of all HR functions and duties including benefits management.

● Onboarding and Offboarding of all elite employees D+H (formerly Mortgagebot), Mequon, WI October 2012 to July 2015 Leading provider of secure and reliable technology solutions to domestic and global financial institutions. Human Resources Representative

● Developed and executed strategic staffing initiatives to ensure D+H hired employees who could contribute to the company’s short- and long-term objectives.

● Managed D+H benefit programs, overseeing the annual open enrollment process, and handling employee enrollments, changes, and terminations. Assisted in developing and maintaining HR- related policies and procedures.

● Built strategic relationships with C-Level executives, effectively influencing the direction of current and future human capital needs within the client business.

● Ensured compliance with applicable federal and state government regulations, staying abreast of employment law updates. Compiled and submitted government and benefit plan reporting, including EEO, Affirmative Action, OSHA, Vets-100, non-discrimination testing, etc.

● Educated and coached managers on human resources related topics, such as interviewing and hiring, performance management, compensation, policy interpretation, legal compliance, employee development, and coaching.

Please refer to my LinkedIn profile for previous employment details: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriemcknightsaunders/ TECHNICAL SKILLS

ICIMS, SmartRecruiters, ADP, JazzHR, Taleo, UltiPro, SalesForce, SAP, Workday, PeopleSoft, LinkedIn, Google Docs, Microsoft Office

EDUCATION

Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA

Early Childhood Education Program

Marina High School, Huntington Beach, CA

High School Diploma

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