Talent Acquisition Hands-On
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PROFILE
Enthusiastic and driven, I’m a hands-on talent acquisition expert specializing in recruitment, sourcing, headhunting, and operations. I bring extensive talent program and project management experience across diverse sectors—including IT, DoD, Space, Mission Systems, Ground & Payload, Technology, Energy, SLDC, Enterprise, Healthcare, Life Sciences, CRM, and Sales. With a balanced background of 10 years in corporate environments and another 10 years in agency recruiting, I partner with stakeholders to execute proactive, impactful hiring strategies even in complex, challenging settings. I’m adept at leveraging cutting-edge tools such as Workday, Taleo, Avature, Lever, iCims, Greenhouse, Bullhorn, Excel, Smartsheet, Jira, Slack, MS Teams, Zoom, WebEx, and Skype to drive success.
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Tim Arvidson
Talent Acquisition
Principal RSI, IT/Remote Work Strategies Recruiting Talent Sourcing Program Management 2000 – Present
Headhunter & Executive Recruitment: Hands-on sourcing, recruiting and hiring ranging from C-suite executives to entry-level professionals in fields such as ERP, SaaS, programming, sales, operations, DoD, healthcare, life sciences, and BFSI.
Technological Solutions & Program Management: Delivered comprehensive technological solutions and procurement strategies, managing complex talent programs and projects for a diverse client base.
Operational Governance: Ensured rigorous adherence to Statements of Work (SOW), process governance, stakeholder engagement, and the full lifecycle of program/project planning, execution, and delivery.
Change Management & Integration: Led organization-wide change management (OCM) initiatives including M&A systems integration, sales process enablement, business development, and enhanced customer engagement.
Procurement & Vendor Management: Directed the procurement office and channel development strategies for hardware, software, and professional services; managed contract negotiations, VMS, MSP/TSP relationships, and ensured compliance with SOWs, MSAs, KPIs, and SLAs.
Strategic Sourcing & Quality Assurance: Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor selection processes, consistently upholding quality control standards.
Team Building & Customer Experience: Built, trained, and mentored high-performing recruiting, sales, and delivery teams—boosting customer satisfaction scores by 22% through innovative feedback processes (e.g., leveraging Net Promoter Score analytics).
Project Management Expertise: Utilized advanced tools including Jira, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Excel, Visio, and Smartsheet; proficient in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid project methodologies.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in SaaS, ERP, AI, Generative AI, RPA, ML, Robotics, and CRM platforms.
VMS Systems Knowledge: Skilled in managing VMS platforms such as Beeline, Fieldglass, IQ Navigator, SAP, Oracle, and Avature.
Program Leadership Highlights:
oFirmware Projects: Led strategic planning, staffing, and product management delivery for multiple firmware initiatives.
oCloud CRM/ERP Projects: Directed several Cloud CRM and ERP projects (SAP, Oracle, SFCM), serving as a subject matter expert in talent and recruiting software.
oChange Management: Orchestrated organizational change management projects through effective planning, coordination, analytics, and stakeholder risk management.
Senior Recruiter Coupa, Inc. (Contract thru RSI IT.) June 2022 – Dec 2024
Talent Acquisition: Led recruitment efforts for 7 diverse software engineering divisions, ensuring a steady pipeline of top-tier talent.
Hands-On Leadership: Employed a balanced approach combining innovative sourcing techniques with proven traditional outreach, consistently meeting aggressive hiring goals.
Data-Driven Insights: Developed and delivered comprehensive KPI reports to executive leadership, empowering data-guided decision-making across all recruiting metrics.
Market Navigation: Expertly managed recruitment in competitive and challenging markets, particularly within SaaS, AI/ML, and Generative AI sectors.
Strategic Tools: Optimized the recruiting process by leveraging advanced systems such as Lever and Workday, enhancing efficiency and overall hiring outcomes.
Sr. Sourcing Recruiter Northrop Grumman (Contract thru RSI IT.) Aug 2021 – March 2022
Specialized Sourcing Expertise: Served as a subject-matter expert in hands-on recruiting for DoD and security-cleared Systems Engineering roles, supporting critical positions across Space, Mission Systems, and PGS organizations.
High-Volume Candidate Management: Managed large-scale sourcing initiatives for Space and Payload Ground roles, effectively meeting significant hiring demands nationwide for large organizations.
Strategic Collaboration: Worked closely with senior leadership to develop and implement targeted sourcing and hiring strategies that aligned with organizational requirements.
Clearance & Industry Knowledge: Recruited for roles requiring TS/SCI, Secret, and Top-Secret clearances, while leveraging expertise in SaaS, AI, Robotics, ERP, and Engineering.
Sr. Recruiting Lead Deloitte & Touche (Contract thru RSI IT.) Feb 2017 – June 2020 North America
Hands-on Talent Acquisition: Operated as a seasoned recruiting and operations SME, delivering high-touch, high-quality recruitment for Deloitte’s Salesforce Consulting Practice.
Digital Transformation Leadership: Spearheaded project planning, execution, and delivery for multiple digital technology transformation initiatives, ensuring streamlined processes and successful outcomes.
Strategic Market Insights: Provided management with actionable strategies and process improvements by capturing current market trends and analyzing labor pool KPIs.
Comprehensive Recruiting: Led hands-on sourcing and recruiting efforts to fill Salesforce roles across the United States, supporting the firm's Consumer Marketing initiatives.
Program Management Talent Sourcing Lead T. Rowe Price (Contract thru RSI IT.) Technology Development Center, Recruiting Sourcing Leader May 2014 – Feb 2017
Strategic Recruitment Leadership: Developed and executed technology recruitment strategies for the NYC Technology Development Center of a global financial asset management firm. Focused on sourcing world-class FINTECH professionals, Data Scientists, and specialized technology talent.
Operational Excellence: Designed and implemented operational capabilities to capture, retain, and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) alongside regional and national employment trends, ensuring informed talent sourcing decisions.
Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Developed and evangelized diversity and inclusion hiring strategies through targeted corporate branding, tailored messaging, and proactive outreach initiatives for global technology recruitment endeavors.
Collaborative Stakeholder Engagement: Partnered closely with senior management and key stakeholders on high-visibility recruitment projects, influencing strategy and facilitating effective sourcing across all levels within a highly technical environment.
Subject Matter Expertise: Acted as a specialist in the utilization of advanced vendor, sourcing, and recruitment tools—including iCIMS, Workday, Beamery, Entelo, Talent Neuron, LinkedIn Recruiter (and Lite), Power to Fly, and Lesbians Who Tech—while ensuring compliance with OFCCP and EOE audit standards.
Vendor & Procurement Management: Oversaw all facets of MSP/staffing vendor engagement and procurement, ensuring streamlined recruitment processes and optimal staffing support.
Program Management & Recruiting Accenture, Denver, CO November 2011 – March 2014
Talent Acquisition & Delivery: Developed and executed comprehensive talent acquisition, operations, and delivery strategies for key internal and external digital enterprise clients.
Hands-On Sourcing & Recruitment: Led the recruitment process for roles in automated and functional testing, SAP, life sciences/pharmaceuticals, banking, cloud technology implementation, and Fed/DoD sectors.
ATS & KPI Expertise: Leveraged extensive experience with large Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Taleo) to streamline processes, generate detailed reporting, and conduct robust KPI analysis.
Project Oversight: Closely monitored progress by tracking deliverables, evaluating alignment with key business objectives, and assessing deployment needs to ensure timely delivery meeting client requirements.
Vendor Management: Managed vendor, MSP, and VMS relationships to optimize workforce solutions and operational efficiency across multiple projects.
EDUCATION
INDIANA UNIIVERTY, BLOOMINGTON
Bachelor of Science, Public and Environmental Affairs
Public Service & Commissions
Public Safety Commission, Town of Castle Rock, CO: Served as Commissioner and Board Member, playing a key role in shaping public safety policies and initiatives.
Citizens Charter Advisory Committee, Town of Castle Rock, CO: Contributed to advisory efforts focused on improving and upholding the town's charter and governance practices.
Election Judge & Delegate Roles, Douglas County, CO: Acted as an Election Judge ensuring the integrity of local elections; served as an Election Delegate for the Douglas County Assembly, representing community interests during elections.
State Assembly Engagement: Represented public interests as a Delegate to the Colorado State Assembly, engaging in legislative processes and policy discussions.
Political Candidacy & Oversight: Ran as a candidate for Colorado State Senate District 2 and fulfilled duties as the Election Commissioner for the Town of Castle Rock, overseeing election operations and maintaining procedural integrity.
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