Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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CONTACT
Glen Burnie, MD *****
*******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Seasoned Senior Talent Acquisition
Business Partner with extensive
experience in IT, Engineering,
Healthcare, Manufacturing, CPG,
Construction, Finance, Supply Chain,
Aviation, Sales, and Marketing. A
proven track record in developing and
executing strategic recruitment plans
to attract top-tier talent across
diverse industries. Adept at
leveraging innovative sourcing
techniques, building strong employer
brands, and fostering collaborative
relationships with stakeholders.
Exceptional skills in full-cycle
recruiting, talent pipeline
development, and workforce
planning. Committed to driving
organizational success through
effective talent acquisition strategies
and delivering a seamless candidate
experience.
ATS, VMS & CRM
EXPERIENCE
Workday, Phenom
Taleo, Bullhorn
Stafferlink, WFX
People Click, ADP RM
SOURCING TOOLS
LinkedIn Recruiter
Indeed
CareerBuilder
Social Media (FB, IG, X)
CORPORATE SUPPORTED
ACCOUNTS
Sysco Foods
Fresh Point
Buckhead Meat
Sygma Foods
M. “LACHAUN” STRONG
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER
EXPERIENCE
Senior Technical Recruiter III Wex Industries
Agency 04/2022 - 08/2022 Direct Hire 08/2022 - Present
Lead the full cycle recruitment process including creative sourcing, resume evaluation, and candidate screening for technical positions.
Utilize the applicant tracking system (ATS) to facilitate job postings, confirm requirements, and activate postings.
Manage requisitions and provide full client-facing support.
Maintain a high level of urgency for all requisitions, supporting up to 4 clients simultaneously.
Present a high volume of qualified candidates to various requisitions.
Utilize the ATS to present applicants to hiring managers and monitor progress through the interview process.
Coach and provide guidance on offers, leveraging input from the compensation team, and extend offers to candidates.
Innovate candidate sourcing to produce sustainable talent pipelines and maintain a talent pipeline of active and passive candidates for all relevant functional areas.
Leverage professional associations, social networks, and online resources to generate diverse candidate slates for hiring teams.
Build and maintain a talent pipeline to fill critical openings and strategic roles.
Ensure compliance throughout the recruitment process, maintaining accurate records in the ATS and ensuring all required testing is complete based on job requirements (e.g., technical and behavioral assessments, background checks, drug screens).
Conduct daily intake meetings with hiring managers regarding their open job requisitions.
Manage CRM candidate management by maintaining and updating candidate information, ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment process.
Utilize CRM tools to track candidate interactions, manage candidate relationships, and ensure a positive candidate experience.
Partner with senior ELT members to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
Organize and participate in job fairs to attract top talent.
Conduct technical assessments to evaluate candidate skills and fit for technical roles.
Perform salary reviews to ensure competitive and fair compensation offers
Principal Talent Acquisition Partner III Northrop Grumman Corporation Agency 04/2022 – 08/2022 Direct Hire 08/2022-10/2024
Handled full-life cycle recruiting for early career, experienced, and leadership positions, including screening, qualifying, interviewing, and managing candidate relationships, while guiding www.linkedin.com/in/lachaunstrong
ABM
Southern Mills
ABM Industries
Northrop Gruman
WEX Industries
Atlanta Medical Center
Tenet Healthcare
Kindred Hospital
Landmark Hospital
RPO SUPPORTED
ACCOUNTS
Reinhart
Martin Brower
Coca Cola
Sysco Foods
Fresh Point
Grainger
McKesson
FIS Global
Highmark Health
AGENCY SUPPORTED
ACCOUNTS
IBM, NCR
Chrysler, Ford
Cessna Aerospace
HAECO Aviation, Lockheed
Triumph Aerospace
Gulfstream Aerospace
Safelite Glass
HCL Technology
Home Depot
FedEx
Landmark Hospital
Kindred Hospital
Northside Hospital
SunTrust Bank
State Street Bank
Primerica
Highmark Healthcare
Parker Aerospace
Del Monte Industries
Bombardier, Boeing
Imperial Dade
FIS Global
ROLES SUPPORTED
Wex Industries
Software Engineers
DevOps
Integrated Engineers
.Net Development
hiring managers through the assessment and selection process.
Accurately assessed candidates for cultural fit, competence, and skills, synthesized candidate and hiring manager feedback quickly, and routinely pre-closed candidates to ensure high acceptance rates.
Collaborated as a business partner to identify talent needs and develop staffing strategies to achieve business objectives.
Utilized data and market intelligence effectively, alongside other functional areas, to advise the business and execute staffing strategies.
Created sourcing plans and partnered with sources to develop a candidate pipeline for key roles and skills in advance of need.
Leveraged the employee referral program to boost candidate submissions.
Advised hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and collaborated organization-wide to ensure smooth processes, efficiently filling openings with qualified and diverse candidates.
Applied compensation guidelines knowledge to conduct salary analysis and prepare salary offer recommendations.
Extended formal job offers to select candidates.
Maintained adherence to compliance, diversity, and talent acquisition processes.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote) ABM Industries 11/2021 - 04/2022
Developed and executed recruiting plans for local, regional, and job-specific needs in collaboration with hiring managers and HR team members.
Sourced candidates actively and passively using diverse methods: internet job boards, direct recruiting, networking, social media, hiring events, industry events, job fairs, local schools, and innovative strategies.
Developed a talent pool of qualified candidates in anticipation of hiring needs for frequently recruited positions.
Researched and implemented new sourcing methods as appropriate.
Screened resumes conducted interviews (phone and in-person) and recommended top candidates to hire managers.
Followed up with candidates and hiring managers for feedback and ensured the recruitment process moved forward smoothly.
Coordinated with hiring managers to present offers of employment.
Successfully managed assigned projects and accounts.
Ensured job descriptions and posting templates were consistent and compliant with OFCCP regulations.
Maintained the Applicant Tracking System and ensured timely updates of applicant data for accurate reporting and metrics.
Conducted weekly update calls on each role with Senior Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members.
Conducted intake calls to assess the needs for each new requisition.
HR Recruiter III The Home Depot 08/2020 - 11/2021 Contract
Performed full lifecycle recruiting, including sourcing strategy development, screening criteria determination and execution,
Director of Software
Engineering
Principal Software Engineers
Quality Assurance Engineers
Technical Product Managers
Power BI Engineers
Business Systems Analyst
Northrop Grumman
Engineering Managers,
Project Managers
Program Managers
Finance Analyst
Program Cost Control
Analysts
Business Management
Analyst
Contract Administrator
Analyst
ABM Industries
Directors
Project Managers
Supervisors
Vice Presidents
Operations Managers
Site Managers
The Home Depot
Human Resources
Information Technology
Engineering
Sales
Marketing
Site Supervisors
Finance
Maintenance Managers
Sysco Foods
Sales
Marketing
Information Technology
Engineering
Human Resources
Order Selectors
Delivery Drivers
Warehouse Supervisors
Warehouse Clerks
Finance Analyst
Accounting Clerks
Will – Call Support
Del Monte
Sales
Marketing
IT
advertising plan coordination, interviewing, and salary negotiations within HR, hiring managers, and compensation guidelines.
Maintained communication with field leadership and other stakeholders to execute these tasks.
Conducted community outreach, such as engaging with colleges and local institutions.
Implemented an innovative, region-specific staffing plan using strategic planning information to build a strong external talent bench supporting The Home Depot's talent acquisition strategy.
Acquired industry knowledge and market data to inform potential staffing plan changes.
Assessed community demographics and created a candidate pipeline that meets diversity hiring initiatives and community demographics.
Executed recruitment plans to meet staffing metrics including candidate quality, candidate throughput, and efficient time to offer.
Provided status reports on recruitment metrics.
Developed and executed individualized sourcing strategies for the markets, including cold calling, building networks, and maintaining interest with passive candidates.
Senior Talent Acquisition Del Monte Foods 12/2020 - 05/2021(Corp to Corp)
Managed and executed the entire recruitment process, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience (including sourcing, interviewing, scheduling, initiating background and drug tests, creating and executing offer letters, and explaining benefits to new hires).
Partnered with leaders and hiring teams to understand current and future hiring needs at various plant locations.
Assisted in developing innovative and efficient hiring processes.
Promoted inclusive recruiting practices by building a candidate pipeline and sourcing passive candidates.
Coached and mentored hiring managers on interview strategies in a union environment.
Collaborated with local colleges and community career centers to source and hire talent.
Supported the HRIS team with best practices, migration, and implementation of a new ATS (ADP/RM).
Negotiated and closed offers, ensuring candidates were well- informed about the company, leading to mutually beneficial hiring decisions.
Maintained data integrity by updating candidate and requirement statuses in the ATS.
Created and updated talent-related reports, providing weekly search updates to the leadership team.
Built a diverse pipeline of candidates to drive results.
Engineering
Human Resources
Truck Drivers
Field Managers
Field Supervisors
Finance
CDI Corporation
Information Technology
Engineering
Sales
Aviation
Johnson Service Group
Information Technology
Aviation
Sales
Engineering
Chase Professionals
Information Technology
Finance
People Scott, A RPO Company
Reinhart Food Distribution
Martin Brower
Sysco
FreshPoint
Highmark Health
Grainger
McKesson
Skills
LinkedIn Talent Connect Boolean
Search String Ninja
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Internal mobility programs
Recruitment metrics analysis
Social media recruiting
Recruitment Intake Strategy Calls
OFCCP Compliance
FLSA Compliance
Employment Law Compliance
Job Description Development
Vendor relationship management
Referral program optimization
Candidate sourcing techniques
Employee retention strategies
Recruiter training and development
Career fair coordination
Executive search experience
Sr. Human Resources Talent Specialist Recruitment Manager Sysco Foods 09/2019 - 03/2020 RIF’ed due to covid
Responsible for the full lifecycle recruiting process for all positions, development and implementation of strategies to drive local talent into the recruitment pipeline as well as performing Compliance HR Functions in support of associate retention and the local union CBA.
Analyzed turnover, absence, and retention rates to assist with the accurate forecasting of hiring needs; understand headcount forecasts and verify that the operating company has submitted the right number of requisitions to satisfy headcount needs.
Utilize broad local market knowledge to network creatively in order to build, manage and maintain a pipeline of qualified and diverse talent.
Developed, maintained, and utilized a list of local candidate sources (i.e., technical schools, high schools, colleges, grassroots, churches, career centers, veteran associations, OpCo social media outlets, etc.).
Worked closely with RPO Talent Acquisition team to plan, appropriately market/advertise, and participate in local hiring events (i.e., open house events, military job fairs, local general and position-specific job fairs, campus job fairs, etc.).
Worked with local leadership to share job postings within social media, professional, radio, and alumni networks.
Communicate with candidates throughout the entire recruitment process (i.e., interview reminders and logistics, post-hire/pre-start engagement).
Served as a liaison between the RPO Talent Acquisition team and local Hiring Managers (i.e., interview scheduling, hiring decision delegation assignments, candidate feedback, etc.).
Reviewed exit interviews, new hire surveys, and Positive Associate Relations (PAR) program check-ins, and communicate with local Operating Company leadership team regarding relevant feedback.
Worked with hiring managers to develop strategic local sourcing plans (i.e., recruiting referral cards, associate referral programs and associate incentives, sign-on incentives, technical school partnerships, local diversity recruitment resources, etc.).
Provided a high level of customer service and consultation with hiring managers to address comprehensive recruitment questions, policies, and processes to remain in compliance with the local CBA.
Reviewed applicants proposed for onsite interviews comparing credentials with established criteria and assessing the applicant pool in terms of goals in compliance with the local CBA.
Remained current on talent retention and local recruiting trends.
Recommends solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the retention and recruiting lifecycles.
Managed and facilitated associate onboarding initiatives, conducted new hire orientation, including management of
Behavioral interviewing techniques
Candidate Sourcing
Contract negotiation
Performance metrics analysis
Orientation preparation
Applicant Tracking Management
Training and development
Benefits and compensation
management
Candidate Management
CERTIFICATIONS
McKinsey Certification Leadership
and Management
Certified Manufactured Specialist
required onboarding documentation, coordinating with other teams on system needs.
Maintained and managed key recruitment metrics relating specifically to local sourcing efforts to identify and monitor the efficacy of the local recruitment strategy by meeting with onsite VPO and Director of Operations.
Partnered with operating company leadership, HRBP, OPCO President, to consistently and effectively coordinate and monitor the efficacy of all elements of the Positive Associate Relations program to contribute to the highest possible associate retention. Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner/Account Manager People Scout an RPO company 12/2016 - 09/2019
Led the full cycle recruitment process including creative sourcing, resume evaluation, and candidate screening for the owned requisitions.
Utilized the applicant tracking system (ATS), facilitated job posting, reconfirmed with hiring managers that requirements were appropriate for the approved job description, and active job posting.
Provide support to other recruiters on the team to ensure that all red zones were nurtured.
Provided full management of requisition and full client-facing support.
Provided a high level of urgency for all requisitions supporting up to 4 clients at one time.
Provided a high volume of qualified candidates to various requisitions.
Utilized the ATS to present applicants to the hiring manager for consideration and monitor progress through the interview process.
Coached and provided guidance on offers leveraging guidance from the compensation team and extended offers to candidates.
Provided innovative candidate sourcing to produce sustainable talent pipelines and maintained a talent pipeline of active and passive candidates for all relevant functional areas.
Leveraged professional associations, social networks, and online resources and other emerging technology to generate diverse candidate slates for hiring teams.
Built and maintained a talent pipeline to fill critical openings and strategic roles.
Adhered to compliance throughout the recruitment process including maintaining accurate records in the ATS and ensuring that all required testing is complete based on job requirements, which includes but is not limited to technical and behavioral assessments, background check and drug screen, etc.
Conducted daily intake meetings with hiring managers in reference to their open job requisitions.
IT Recruiter Chase Professionals 09/2016 - 12/2016
Reviewed and presented resumes to hiring managers.
Cold called potential clients to obtain new business while maintaining a full lifecycle recruiting desk.
Conducted onsite visits to clients for new interviews and requisition intake, then presented to the Recruiting Team.
Fostered long-term relationships with candidates and clients.
Negotiated offers and closed hires.
Negotiated contracts with prospective clients to secure new requisitions for the office.
Trained new hires on Bullhorn and best practices.
Initiated reference checks and coached hiring managers on reference techniques.
Prescreened candidates with detailed phone screens, evaluating their compatibility with job requirements to ensure the right fit before submission to the client.
Tracked candidate activities (e.g., phone calls and emails) in Bullhorn.
Reviewed and understood technical job requirements. Technical Recruiter Johnson Service Group 12/2015 - 09/2016
Engaged in full life cycle recruiting, contributing to specific job orders as required.
Secured new client prospects through daily cold calling and client visits to develop new business.
Ensured timely and accurate order entry and managed open order activities (proactive/marketing, open orders, closed orders).
Documented and communicated job requirements clearly to recruiters when not aligned with specific sales.
Escalated job orders within specialized fields to appropriate points while maintaining accountability for order fulfillment.
Handled recruiting hire forecasting and metric reporting.
Matched and reviewed candidate inventory to job orders, performed quality assurance checks, and presented to customers when recruiting and sales alignment was not present.
Interacted with customers for submittal feedback, interview scheduling, and follow-up activities, including employee migration.
Facilitated the offer process.
Provided daily supervision, coaching, and mentoring for recruiters within the region as assigned.
Communicated recruiter performance deficiencies to the Area Recruiting Manager for action.
Collaborated with Sales and Account Management to validate and prioritize new clients, directing recruiters to work with sales on qualifying specific job requirements for acceptance. Technical Recruiter CDI Corporation 09/2014 - 12/2015
Engaged in full life cycle recruiting, contributing to specific job orders as required.
Secured new client prospects through daily cold calling and client visits to develop new business.
Ensured timely and accurate order entry and managed open order activities (proactive/marketing, open orders, closed orders).
Documented and communicated job requirements clearly to recruiters when not aligned with specific sales.
Escalated job orders within specialized fields to appropriate points while maintaining accountability for order fulfillment.
Handled recruiting hire forecasting and metric reporting.
Matched and reviewed candidate inventory to job orders, performed quality assurance checks, and presented to customers when recruiting and sales alignment was not present.
Interacted with customers for submittal feedback, interview scheduling, and follow-up activities, including employee migration.
Facilitated the offer process.
Provided daily supervision, coaching, and mentoring for recruiters within the region as assigned.
Communicated recruiter performance deficiencies to the Area Recruiting Manager for action.
Collaborated with Sales and Account Management to validate and prioritize new clients, directing recruiters to work with sales on qualifying specific job requirements for acceptance. Nurse Recruiter/Staffing Coordinator Medical Staffing Network 05/2009 - 09/2014
Nurse Recruiting
Allied Health Recruiting
Staffing
Corporate Recruiter Office Manager American Shoring Inc. 04/2008 - 05/2009
Shoring Construction Worker Recruiting
Estimating and new job bidding
Daily office manager duties
Corporate Recruiter National Aerotech Aviation 11/2007 - 04/2008
Avionics Recruiting
Aircraft Mechanic Recruiting
Office Management, FAA and OSHA compliance
Staffing Coordinator, HR Assistant Christian City Convalescent/Nursing Center 06/2006 - 07/2007
New Candidate Application Review
New Hire Orientation
ATS Candidate Application submission
HR Recruiting Generalist/Technical Services Clerk Royal TenCate 09/1997 - 04/2006
Employee Relations
Candidate Application submission and review
Payroll Entry
Quality Assurance Data Analysis
Director of Recruitment/CEO The HR Recruiting Hub LLC 05/2015 - 04/2022
Handled full-life cycle recruiting for early career, experienced, and leadership positions, including screening, qualifying, interviewing, and managing candidate relationships, while guiding hiring managers through the assessment and selection process.
Accurately assessed candidates for cultural fit, competence, and skills, synthesized candidate and hiring manager feedback quickly, and routinely pre-closed candidates to ensure high acceptance rates.
Collaborated as a business partner to identify talent needs and develop staffing strategies to achieve business objectives.
Utilized data and market intelligence effectively, alongside other functional areas, to advise the business and execute staffing strategies.
Created sourcing plans and partnered with sources to develop a candidate pipeline for key roles and skills in advance of need.
Leveraged the employee referral program to boost candidate submissions.
Advised hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and collaborated organization-wide to ensure smooth processes, efficiently filling openings with qualified and diverse candidates.
Applied compensation guidelines knowledge to conduct salary analysis and prepare salary offer recommendations.
Extended formal job offers to select candidates.
Maintained adherence to compliance, diversity, and talent acquisition processes.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Human Resources Management University of Maryland-Baltimore – MD ( Present )
Associate degree : Business Management
GRIFFIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE – GA
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