Talent Acquisition Partner

Darla McGaffic

Cedar Rapids, Iowa · 319-***-**** · ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Senior Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Partner with 15+ years of experience managing full-cycle recruitment in healthcare, retail, and customer service. Expert in developing and executing strategic hiring plans, building high-quality candidate pipelines, and partnering with leadership to meet staffing goals. Strong communicator with proven skills in workforce planning and talent acquisition excellence.

Professional Experience

Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Bridgestone – March 2021 to June 2025

● Led recruitment efforts for management and leadership roles across multiple functions including Retail, Credit Card (banking), Quality, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

(LSCM), Finance, Legal, Audit, and Manufacturing Operations.

● Partnered with HR and business leaders to design workforce plans and talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.

● Reviewed market compensation data using Claro to guide offer decisions, resulting in a 90% offer acceptance rate and alignment with internal equity benchmarks

● Developed and maintained proactive pipelines of passive candidates to address critical talent gaps and future needs.

● Provided strategic guidance to hiring managers and HR Business Partners on talent decisions, market insights, and competitive intelligence.

● Designed and delivered full-cycle recruitment strategies encompassing sourcing, candidate engagement, interviewing, and offer negotiation.

● Spearheaded the adoption of new talent acquisition tools, including Beamery (CRM), Paradox (AI chatbot), Visier (data analytics), Claro (market intelligence), and Power BI for reporting and dashboards.

● Successfully filled 75 roles during a hiring freeze through proactive sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and creative problem-solving.

● Leveraged Visier, Claro, and Power BI to build data-driven hiring strategies and analyze turnover, retention, and market trends.

● Held leadership roles in Employee Resource Groups, supporting inclusion initiatives and planning company-wide engagement events

Senior Recruiter

AgileOne – March 2018 to February 2021

● Provided full-cycle recruiting support for the Retail Sales and Customer Care divisions across multiple markets.

● Acted as the primary liaison for hiring managers and candidates, ensuring a smooth and professional hiring experience.

● Leveraged social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook) and internal databases to proactively source and engage top talent.

● Partnered with leadership to develop sourcing strategies, analyze performance metrics, and drive continuous process improvements.

● Built and maintained strong candidate pipelines while delivering a best-in-class candidate experience.

● Successfully filled 70 roles in 60 days by implementing proactive sourcing strategies and streamlining recruitment workflows.

Human Resources Coordinator

To The Rescue – November 2017 to February 2018

● Supported the full-cycle hiring process, including recruitment, candidate screening, onboarding, and training coordination.

● Facilitated New Hire Orientation sessions and led community outreach efforts to strengthen employer brand and attract talent.

● Developed recruitment marketing materials and represented the organization through public speaking, job fairs, and networking events.

● Maintained accurate and compliant employee records, and provided support to the HR Manager on employee relations matters.

Staff Recruitment Specialist

REM Iowa Community Services – December 2008 to November 2017

● Led full-cycle recruitment and onboarding across multiple Iowa communities, focusing on healthcare and human services positions.

● Managed job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and orientation for roles including RNs, LPNs, Direct Support Professionals, and management staff.

● Created targeted recruitment marketing materials and delivered community outreach presentations to attract qualified candidates.

● Leveraged social media platforms to increase visibility of open positions and broaden talent pipelines within healthcare and human services.

● Maintained accurate, compliant employee records in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

● Served as HR liaison between field offices and state leadership, ensuring effective communication and alignment on workforce needs.

● Conducted quarterly background check audits across multiple locations to uphold hiring compliance standards.

● Administered role requisitions and candidate tracking using Taleo ATS to streamline recruitment processes.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Dubuque – December 2020

GPA: 3.96

Bachelor of Business Administration – Human Resources Emphasis Purdue University Global – March 2018

GPA: 3.96

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