Talent Acquisition Human Resources

Tom Graumann

Maryville, TN 865-***-**** ***@***************.*** LinkedIn.com/in/tomgraumann

SUMMARY

Strategic Human Resources business partner with a track record of scaling global companies

through rapid growth, transformation, and IPO. Expert at aligning people strategies with aggressive

business goals, leading high-impact talent acquisition efforts, and cultivating organization cultures

that fuel engagement, retention, and long-term performance. Proven leader in startups, Fortune

500s, and global operations.

KEY SKILLS

• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution • Leadership Development • Organizational Design

• Human Resources Information Systems (Oracle Cloud, Greenhouse, Paylocity, LinkedIn recruiter)

• Global Workforce Planning • Employer Branding • Change Management • Compensation &

Benefits Strategy • DEI Initiatives • Succession Planning • Startup & IPO Scaling • EHS Program

Leadership • Team Member Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director, Administration (HR, Sales, & Project Management)

PITCO Engineering, LLC – Dayton, TN Jan 24 – Present

• Spearheaded a strategic business model shift to include systems integration and project

planning, significantly expanding service offerings.

• Generated $13M in future business opportunities within the first year by leveraging key industry

relationships.

• Sole executive responsible for all operations outside of finance, including recruiting, sales

strategy, workforce planning, and day-to-day decision-making to keep the organization lean

while pursuing growth.

• Led talent acquisition strategy across engineering, automation, and technical roles, aligning

hiring efforts with evolving business needs.

Director, Talent Acquisition & Team Member Development

PureCycle Technologies, INC. - Orlando, FL Aug 20 – Dec 23

• Built and led the global Talent Acquisition function supporting rapid growth across all

organizational levels, from C-suite to plant floor.

• Implemented enterprise HR technologies including Greenhouse and Oracle Cloud (ATS/LMS),

enabling data-driven decisions and scalability.

• Launched a world class training function using Franklin Covey, Vector Solutions, and custom

curriculum developers, meeting every milestone while building both technical and non

technical programs.

• Led all leadership and culture development training initiatives while managing a team of

technical trainers and instructional designers.

• Championed company culture and team member experience programs that earned

consecutive “Best Places to Work” honors (2022, 2023) by Plastics News.

• Key contributor to company’s transformation from start-up to publicly traded entity (NASDAQ:

PCT).

Global Director, Human Resources (Team Member Relations, Talent Acquisition, Training, EH&S)

ARC Automotive, INC.- Knoxville, TN Feb 16 – Aug 20

• Built global HR infrastructure across the USA, China, Mexico, and Macedonia, to include

developing and executing talent acquisition sourcing strategies for all levels of the organization.

• Launched a standardized two-week orientation program adopted enterprise wide to improve

onboarding consistency and early team member engagement.

• Designed and implemented ARC’s first global leadership development framework, assessing

leadership capabilities and creating a tailored curriculum to strengthen the company’s overall

leadership capability and bench strength.

• Responsible for the development of international Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

programs.

• Led implementation and daily use of Paylocity as both the HRIS and ATS, supporting integrated

workforce management, recruiting, payroll, and compliance tracking.

• Transformed the overall culture through positive team member relations in all facilities.

Founder & Talent Acquisition Consultant

INTEGRITY Search – Maryville, TN Mar 97 - Present

• Founded and scaled a premier technical staffing firm, supporting major automotive OEMs and

tier-one suppliers.

• Partnered with companies including Volkswagen Chattanooga, Toyota West Virginia, Mercedes

Benz in Vance, AL, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing in Montgomery, AL, and KIA in LaGrange, GA,

supporting rapid workforce buildouts.

• Served as a trusted advisor to both start-ups and established corporations during high-growth

and transformation phases.

• Delivered high-volume and specialized hiring solutions across engineering, manufacturing, and

leadership functions.

Human Resources Manager (Talent Acquisition & Team Member Relations)

Denso Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. - Maryville, TN Mar 92 – Mar 97

• Promoted through three HR leadership roles during rapid startup and expansion phases.

• Led high-volume staffing supporting large-scale hiring during startup.

• Managed full-scope HR functions including team member relations, training, health & safety,

and benefits administration with a focus on maintaining a union-free environment.

• Built strong floor-level relationships to proactively resolve issues and support positive

workforce engagement across multiple departments.

EDUCATION

BA, Business Administration – Evangel University – Springfield, MO

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