Talent Management Acquisition

Megan Stevens

San Francisco Bay Area, CA 209-***-**** *****.**********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-stevens-

•Employee Management

•Employee Onboarding and Offboarding

•Stakeholder Success

•Process Implementation & Optimization

•Vendor & Resource Onboarding & Offboarding

•Account & Vendor Relationship Management

•Spend Management

•RFP & Vendor Selection

•Change Management

•Training & Development

•Eightfold.ai Talent Diversity Platform

•SAP SuccessFactors HRIS

•Coupa Spend Management Platform

•Smartsheet Application Management & Automation Build-Out

•QuickBase Application Management

SKILLS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Aug.2021 – Nov.2022

Sr. People Operations Specialist (Internal & Contingent Talent Programs) • Dolby, Laboratories (contract)

Built, optimized, automated, and maintained business processes and operational infrastructure across multiple global people operations programs aimed at modernizing the recruiting process and increasing global candidate diversity.

Cultivated relationships with Customer Success teams at LinkedIn, Codility, and Eightfold.ai to drive change initiatives aimed at improving talent operation’s APIs and operational workflows while ensuring compliance in AMER, EMEA, and APAC.

Partnered closely with Dolby stakeholders to gain insight into successes and optimization opportunities of Eightfold.ai post-implementation; subsequently worked with the Eightfold.ai developers to create process optimization solutions.

Partnered with Dolby’s Executive Leadership, Finance, and Compensation teams to manage and drive headcount strategy.

Maintained the integrity of Talent management systems (QuickBase, Smartsheets, and Eightfold.ai) as well as HRIS (SuccessFactors) to ensure accurate data analytics.

Owned Eightfold implementation documentation via Confluence.

Created and maintained program SOPs.

Trained global stakeholders on the effective utilization of talent management systems.

Partnered with the Elastic Talent Program Manager and Sr. Manager of Work Innovation to build and scale a global preferred vendor program.

Owned the vetting of new vendors for global implementation projects.

Owned contract administration for global talent management programs.

Owned vendor onboarding, system configuration, and training for newly selected vendors.

Built and scaled a homegrown VMS (Vendor Management System) via Smartsheet that automated process workflows, creating a cohesive and streamlined experience for internal stakeholders and vendors.

Utilized Asana to manage project scopes and timelines.

Introduced program SLAs and KPIs to drive stakeholder satisfaction for the Elastic Talent team.

Partnered with AP (Accounts Payable) and Procurement to manage global vendor contracts and spend via Coupa.

Managed the routing of NDAs and MNDAs to drive highly collaborative conversations for emerging projects.

Managed a team of 3 Talent Coordinators.

Key Accomplishment

Acted as the bridge between the people operations talent teams creating and scaling global processes that provided internal stakeholders more visibility and accessibility to the availability of the options to engage talent outside of the standard recruiting process at Dolby.

Aug. 2016- Jan.2020

HR Client Success Consultant • Magnit (formally Pro Unlimited) at Genentech

Provided client success services in the areas of talent acquisition, talent management, and work innovation.

Collaborated with immigration staff and attorneys to process work visas and ensure compliance with immigration requirements.

Collaborated with Genentech management and gained in-depth knowledge of Pharma Technical operations to advise vendors in the talent selection process.

Provided advice and counsel regarding employee relations issues such as conflict management, discipline, performance, and terminations in alignment with client policies and best practices.

Utilized HR metrics such as time-to-fill, turnover, and cost savings to forecast project spending and measure with billing managers.

Initiated new employee onboarding by reviewing offer letters, initiating background checks, working through the adjudication process, and delivering new hire orientation.

Reconciled billing between cost centers and functions.

Managed contract administration process in conjunction with the business validation team.

Facilitated onboarding for vendors and vendor resources utilizing Magnit’s VMS (Vendor Management System) WAND.

Conducted in-person and remote training for Genentech managers regarding co-employment relationships, VMS usage, and billing processes.

Partnered with vendors and clients to manage hiring initiatives, including candidate screening, compensation negotiation, onboarding, and benefits.

Evaluated, updated, and created new processes and SOPs with consideration for Genentech and vendor needs.

Created data visualization tools to facilitate strategic compensation conversations.

Oversaw FLSA risk mitigation.

Managed the relationship between internal Magnit leadership and Genentech management teams to ensure alignment and execution of strategic talent goals and initiatives.

Managed annual background rechecks to ensure MVR compliance

Worked with immigration teams to file vias, including but not limited to H1B, J1, and STEM OPT.

Key Accomplishment

Mitigated excessive turnover within the commercial packaging function by engaging with stakeholders and presenting exit interview data that showed compensation as the culprit. I established an $8,000 annual increase that brought workers up to market rate and cut turnover by roughly 20% in one year.

Mar. 2015-Aug. 2016

Recruiter (Full Cycle) • Bayside Solutions

Provided talent acquisition and staffing services to 15+ Biotechnology companies, from start-ups to large global entities.

Developed recruiting strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various recruiting tools, including but not limited to LinkedIn, Monster, CareerBuilder, Biospace, Dice, and Indeed.

Cultivated relationships with candidates to create and maintain candidate pipelines.

Managed and maintained job boards and screened applicants.

Assisted with interview prep and resume formatting.

Screened candidates for work authorization and facilitated the onboarding of candidates requiring sponsorship.

Negotiated wages, terms, and conditions of employment with candidates while gaining a commitment from candidates for current and future positions.

Completed necessary pre-employment processes, including reference checks, background screening, drug testing, E-Verify, and I9 verification.

Served as company point of contact for contractors while on assignment.

Assessed and investigated contractor-related issues and administered performance counseling, coaching, and disciplinary measures when necessary.

Created and maintained operational SOPs.

Cultivated relationships and created recruiter networks to share best practices and expand talent network.

Cultivated & maintained relationships with industry leaders to gain industry knowledge and provide customized candidate screening.

Key Accomplishments

Supported clients in such a way that I was invited to apply to their internal position.

Jun. 2013 - Sept. 2014

Community Outreach Organizer • Grassroots Campaigns Inc.

Partnered with a small group of individuals to create outreach and fundraising initiatives for 501c3’s Save the Children & The Sierra Club.

Planned and organized outreach activities such as campaigns, public events, and community outreach for Save The Children & The Sierra Club.

Initiated orientation and training programs for volunteers and new employees.

Monitored campaign activities closely in collaboration with managers to ensure campaign goals.

Feb. 2011- Feb. 2013

Recruiting Coordinator (Internship) • Organizing for America

Partnered with a small team to plan and organize outreach initiatives for the 2012 re-election & inauguration campaigns.

Coordinated and executed weekly recruitment phone banks for donors and volunteers to meet goals and metrics.

Managed 150+ volunteers as part of a small team dedicated to GOTV (get out the vote) in support of the Florida Democratic National Committee.

Initiated orientation and training programs aimed at cultivating allyship.

Monitored campaign activities closely in collaboration with the state director and senior staff to ensure campaign metrics and Key Performance Indicators were met or exceeded.

Verified, updated, and corrected source documents in the voter tracking systems.

Updated and maintained the State Director’s calendar and travel itinerary.

Managed all elements of executive-level meetings, including schedule coordination, meeting invitations, travel, and expenses.

Maintained Data Integrity for future sourcing initiatives.

EDUCATION

BA, Sociology Southern New Hampshire University

SHRM Prep San Jose State University

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