Holly Powell

Noblesville, IN *****

adz1lx@r.postjobfree.com

+1-317-***-****

Highly motivated professional with experience in recruitment, human resource management, employee relations, performance management, and DEI initiatives. Demonstrated ability to assess personnel needs and develop comprehensive recruitment strategies. Proven track record of success in training hiring managers on the recruitment process, leading to improved DEI initiatives, candidate experience, performance management, employee relations, developing and administering compensation and benefits, and organizational development. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Sr. Technical and Software Recruiter

Blue Origin - Remote

November 2021 to Present

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• Collaborated with TA, DEI, HRBP, and other internal stakeholders on recruiting initiatives including diversity and inclusion efforts.

• Independently created internal TA DEI Brainstorm team, developed team grassroots DEI efforts within TA/HR, and assigned leader of a teams of recruiters focused on DEI Pillar & Foundations.

• Self-created Blue Origin’s Diverse Slates tool to ensure every requisition within was fair and equitable to each candidate.

• Maintained a pipeline of potential candidates to ensure the organization's staffing needs are met in a timely manner.

• Assisted Hiring Managers in developing job postings that accurately reflected the company's culture, values, and DEI initiatives.

• Utilized Workday, while integrating into Greenhouse, to assist Hiring Manager’s in ensuring qualified candidate selection, exceptional candidate experience in from scheduling screens, interviews, offer negotiations/acceptance or disposition.

• Utilized extensive networks and coordinated/attended career fairs for sourcing efforts.

• Monitored changes in industry trends in order to stay ahead of competition.

• Analyzed market trends and salary data to create competitive compensation packages.

• Managed applicant tracking systems to track recruitment progress and provide metrics and reports, typically stemming from 60-80, or more, requisitions regularly.

• Sourced candidates through LinkedIn, indeed, GitHub, and other Boolean string development based on the position.

• Consulted with senior management about strategies for improving the recruitment process, such as Greenhouse integration and the creation of DEI and unconscious Bias mandatory trainings.

• Partnered with hiring managers in all of Operations, GSE & Tooling, Quality, the Lunar Lander software Team, and executive positions to understand job requirements and develop job descriptions and provide excellent candidate experience.

• Developed and trained hiring managers on best practices for interviewing, selection process, DEI and recognizing Biases.

Sr. Recruitment and Human Resource Manager

Blackbaud Inc - Remote

June 2017 to August 2021

• Led a 140+ person (grew from 9) Global Talent Acquisition team responsible for corporate and high volume hiring.

• Managed a complex team consisting of Recruiting Managers, Recruiters and Sourcers, Recruiting Coordinators, HR Program Managers, HRBP’s, Systems Analysts, and Business Intelligence Analysts, while driving recruiting strategy, goals, and performance management.

• Established a Recruiting Operations team with Business Intelligence, Analytics, Workforce and Capacity Planning, Project Management, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Employer Branding and Recruiting Marketing, Candidate experience, Hiring Assessments, Virtual Onboarding, ATS product solutions.

• Managed centralized recruiting support and implemented recruiting initiatives.

• Established a demand planning model that enabled the team to quickly adjust recruiting staffing levels and forecasted starts based on ever-evolving changes – such as pushed launch dates, changes in staffing headcount models or labor mix, and attrition rate changes.

• Evolved interview processes to advance process automation and best assess talent pools.

• Worked cross-functionally with DEI and business leadership to increase hiring results for underrepresented people.

• Created a Launch Playbook detailing processes, standards, and legal requirements to successfully adhere to processes and policies, EEO, OFCCP, and AAP requirements and application.

• Developed recruiting strategies for STEM talent across North America

• Created a climate where people communicate fearlessly. Human Resources Manager

SteadyServ - Carmel, IN

January 2012 to May 2017

• Grew this start-up company from 5 to 146 employees' year one.

• Managed teams of Recruiters and HR specialists

• Designed and implemented human resources policies and procedures.

• Managed employee lifecycle processes by handling onboarding, employee performance, and discipline tasks.

• Supported efforts of department managers in managing staffing budget for FTE and Contracts.

• Designed and developed compensation strategy and packages that are competitive within the industry.

• Executed and developed talent processes and solutions, including talent management, workforce planning, talent development, and talent acquisition.

• Managed employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, vacation leave.

• Developed and implemented effective employee engagement strategies to foster a positive work environment.

• Driving development and change with executives.

• Recruited and onboarded new employees, ensuring compliance, organization design, consulting, and workforce planning.

• Ensured compliance with federal, state and local employment laws regarding all aspects of Human Resources management.

• Developed and designed all training materials for continuous improvement and provided orientation sessions to new hires.

• Designed and facilitated onboarding and new hire training programs.

• Prepared reports related to recruitment efforts, retention rates, absences, payroll costs.

• Led large-scale recruitment initiatives.

• Facilitated conflict resolution between team members in a timely manner.

• Advised senior management on best practices for human resources policies and procedures.

• Resolved workplace issues in accordance with company policy and legal guidelines.

• Monitored trends in labor laws, regulations and benefits while providing guidance on changes as needed.

• Deep expertise of HR processes, especially performance management, succession planning, and/or internal mobility and promotions.

• Communicated performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

• Participated in weekly staff meetings and met with Executive Leadership to review progress and status of various issues.

Sr. Recruiter

Sedona Staffing - Greenfield, IN

January 2006 to January 2012

• Ensured compliance with federal and state laws and regulations regarding fair and ethical hiring practices.

• Developed recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.

• Assisted in developing training programs for new hires including orientation sessions.

• Researched industry trends related to recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives.

• Participated in job fairs, conferences, career events, open houses. to promote employer brand awareness.

• Conducted reference checks on potential employees.

• Created job postings that accurately describe the position and attracted top talent.

• Analyzed current staffing needs and forecast future resource needs.

• Tracked key metrics such as time-to-fill rate, source effectiveness, cost per hire.

• Established effective working relationships with external recruiters and vendors as needed.

• Utilized ATS and other source to preform Boolean searches to source passive candidates.

• Managed ATS and other HRIS tools to ensure accurate data entry and reporting.

• Recruited, screened, and interviewed qualified candidates for various positions.

• Prioritized positions to ensure urgency and vacancies were filled by qualified candidates. Education

Master Of Science (M.S.) in Human Resources Management Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, IN

Bachelor Of Science in Human Resources Management

Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, IN

• Talent Acquisition

• Performance Management

• ATS

• Conflict Management

• Change Management

• Talent Management

• HR Sourcing

• Event Planning

• Benefits Administration

• Strategic Planning

• Workday

• PeopleSoft

• Sourcing

• Recruiting

• Executive recruiting

• Technical recruiting

• Greenhouse experience

• Succession Planning

Certifications and Licenses

SHRM Certified Professional

Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process Full results: Proficient

Recruiting — Proficient

September 2023

Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process Full results: Proficient

Recruiting — Proficient

January 2023

Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process Full results: Proficient

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