Talent Acquisition Manager or Leadership Development Manager

KILA MARTINEZ

Racine, WI – ****@**************.*** – 262-***-****

Kila Haynes Martinez-MSM, CPTM LinkedIn

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic and people-centered Talent Leader with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, data-informed recruiting and talent development strategies. Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide initiatives in performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce optimization in high-growth and matrixed environments. Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) and DISC Communication Practitioner, recognized for building modern talent programs that align with business strategy and foster an engaging, inclusive employee experience. Proven ability to align people strategies with enterprise goals, create systems that enable talent mobility, and lead with integrity, innovation, and a results-driven mindset. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of Talent-President

KAHM Consulting, LLC April 2023 – Present

• Lead enterprise-wide performance management and goal-setting strategy rollouts for national clients, including framework design, training delivery, and post- implementation review.

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Partner with executive leadership to implement scalable succession planning and talent review processes, including IDP templates and high-potential development pathways.

• Serve as SME for performance modules, helping optimize functionality and improve manager adoption.

• Create customized TA dashboards, coaching toolkits, and leader-led engagement programs to support growing organizations post-acquisition or during M&A transitions.

• Deliver workshops on accountability, strategic thinking, and team development as part of client L&D programs.

Director of Talent & Operational Development

PointOne Recruiting Solutions 2018 – 2023

• Directed a 25-person national recruiting team supporting multiple industries, integrating talent acquisition with leadership development initiatives.

• Designed and implemented internal recruiter training programs and operational playbooks to support process consistency and growth readiness.

• Launched and led DEI hiring strategy resulting in increased representation and client satisfaction.

• Built predictive hiring models and dashboards, improving performance forecasting and client insights.

• Introduced mentoring programs for new team members, improving time-to- productivity by 30%.

Key Achievements:

• Increased recruiter performance by 30% through enhanced training and technology improvements.

• Developed and executed strategic hiring initiatives resulting in a 20% reduction in time-to-fill and higher retention rates.

Talent & Leadership Development Manager

Colson Group USA-Manufacturing 2016 – 2022

• Led global performance management processes including creation of calibration tools and moderation processes for succession planning.

• Increased leadership promotions by 30% through structured HiPo development and targeted L&D initiatives.

• Developed and implemented coaching and mentoring programs for emerging leaders, aligned with strategic business goals.

• Supported internal mobility roadmap to improve global employee satisfaction and improve retention by 20% in the first 12 months.

• Drove internal capability building, reducing agency spend by $1M annually through stronger pipelines and internal sourcing strategy. Key Achievements:

• Saved the company $1M in recruiting costs in the first year by implementing internal sourcing and talent development programs.

• Increased employee engagement by 30% through leadership development and training programs.

• Reduced turnover by 20% by redesigning onboarding and engagement strategies. Additional Experience:

• Operations Manager Cottonwood Financial

o Managed talent acquisition, hiring, and training across six regional locations. o Developed career pathing and retention strategies, achieving a 90% employee retention rate.

• Operations Manager Lifetouch Inc. (2008 – 2015) o Oversaw recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations for multiple locations. o Led HR system implementations to improve recruitment and talent management processes.

CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Full-Cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

High-Growth Recruiting & Executive Search

Leadership Development & Team Building

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Hiring Initiatives

Data-Driven Recruiting & Pipeline Analytics

Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

ATS Optimization (Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS)

Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing

Stakeholder & Executive Partnership

HR Technology & Talent Analytics

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Masters in Management – Leadership Development Cardinal Stritch University

• Bachelors in Business Administration Baker College

• Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Workday, Kronos, Paycom

• AI & Recruitment Automation: LinkedIn Recruiter, ChatGPT, Happenstance

• HRIS & Talent Management Platforms

• Advanced Sourcing & Boolean Search Strategies

• Data Analytics & Recruiting Metrics Dashboards

LEADERSHIP & IMPACT

• Successfully built and led high-performing recruiting, TA and HR teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and strategic execution.

• Developed data-driven recruitment frameworks to improve quality-of-hire, candidate experience, and hiring efficiency.

• Proven ability to drive continuous process improvements, optimize talent acquisition strategies, and elevate employer branding.

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