Talent Acquisition Life Cycle

Kendra Hackett

Murrells Inlet, SC

603-***-**** ******.*.*******@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-hackett-/

Professional Achievements

Strategic Recruiting & Manager Training: Technology & Engineering Recruiting Tasked with staffing a software and systems engineering business unit facing 28% attrition in a competitive market. Collaborated with leadership to assess technology needs, address hiring challenges, and train managers on interviewing techniques for better candidate fit. Achieved significant results, including a 25% improvement in project delivery timelines, a 43% reduction in open requisitions, and a drop in attrition to 10%.

Full Life Cycle Recruiting & Continuous Improvements: Executed full life cycle recruiting for specialized technical programs within the Cyber & Intelligence Mission Solutions (CIMS) Division. I led and analyzed the entire recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to offer negotiation and onboarding. By ensuring that all recruitment efforts aligned with company goals, I achieved streamlined hiring practices and significantly improved talent acquisition outcomes.

Strategic Planning & Independent Candidate Pipeline: Created an independent pipeline of candidates based on personal placements and referrals, strengthening recruitment efforts. Leveraged expert knowledge of technology positions to fill critical intelligence roles, resulting in an efficient talent acquisition process in highly specialized fields.

Industry Skills

Talent Management

Reporting & Metrics

Negotiations

Subject Matter Expert

Applicant Tracking Systems

Creative Solutions

Full-Cycle Recruiting

Relationship Building

Technical Recruiting

Metrics Driven Mindset

Outside of the Box Thinking

Diverse Groups

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, Boston University, Boston, MA

focus of study: International Business & Economics

Professional Experience

Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner, May 2022 – October 2024

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Remote, Hampton, NH

Key player in corporate information technology recruiting, responsible for full life cycle recruiting specializing in cybersecurity and IT specialists, including Linux, Windows, and Network Administrators with various security clearances.

Developed a robust pipeline of candidates for hard-to-fill and immediate-start positions significantly reducing time-to-fill for critical roles.

Implemented innovative recruitment strategies and maintained regular communication with potential candidates to ensure readiness and alignment with client needs, resulting in quicker placements and enhanced client satisfaction.

Led, managed, and analyzed the full cycle recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

Analyzed recruitment metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement, implementing data-driven strategies that reduced time-to-fill by 20%.

Designed and implemented training programs for new recruiters, utilizing presentation skills to educate on best practices, advanced sourcing techniques, and interview strategies, enhancing candidate evaluations.

Spearheaded initiatives to enhance employer branding, resulting in a 25% increase in candidate feedback scores.

Human Resources & Operations Director, Franchise Owner, July 2018 to April 2022

9Round Fitness, On-site, Seabrook, NH

Led establishment and directed operations for a successful franchise, overseeing all aspects of business development, operations, and management realizing a success climb from zero to 200 new clients in the first six months.

Developed comprehensive business plans, budgets, and financial forecasts of approximately $10K-20K per month to guide strategic decision-making and drive profitability.

Recruited, managed, and trained a highly productive team of 5 to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve performance goals.

Maintained compliance with franchise standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Negotiated the sale of the business demonstrating strong negotiation skills to achieve a favorable ROI.

Talent Acquisition Specialist, June 2017 to June 2018

Raytheon, Remote, Hampton, NH

Specialized in filling positions primarily in the software and systems engineering sectors, ensuring alignment with client requirements and technical specifications.

Executed full life cycle recruiting processes across various programs, catering to diverse client groups in multiple locations.

Leveraged expertise in security clearance requirements and regulations to source, screen, and place candidates with the appropriate clearance levels for sensitive projects.

Streamlined processes, optimized candidate pipelines, and ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.

Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner, October 2015 – June 2017

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Remote, Hampton, NH

Created and conducted training sessions and workshops, improving team performance and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Facilitated diversity and inclusion initiatives within the recruiting process, leading to an increase in diverse hires.

Maintained efficiency in a high-pressure recruiting landscape by demonstrating adaptability with minimal supervision enhancing overall team performance and recruitment outcomes.

Senior Talent Sourcer, April 2015 to October 2015

Microsoft (PierPoint Int’l), Remote, Hampton, NH

Identified and recruited Business Intelligence Consultants with advanced SQL development expertise and Platform Developers specializing in SharePoint and SQL for complex technical projects in both commercial and cleared spaces.

Sourced Infrastructure Consultants with .NET proficiency and SCCM/SCOM Developers, ensuring the fulfillment of intricate technical requirements across various project types.

Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter, October 2006 - April 2015

Leidos (fka, SAIC), Remote, Redmon, WA

Provided strategic staffing support for future revenue proposals for the Mission Systems Group, recruiting specialized talent in systems & software engineering, Intelligence Analysis, and HUMINT.

Sourced candidates with security clearances ranging from Secret to TS/SCI with FS polygraph.

Ensured compliance with security clearance requirements ranging from Secret to TS/SCI with polygraph.

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