Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and Executive Recruiter

Dinah Whitchurch

*** ****** ***, *** ***** Grove, Illinois 60021 Email: *****.**********@*****.*** C: 847-***-**** PROFILE

Strategic talent acquisition and sourcing leader with 15+ years of experience driving recruiting performance, team leadership, and operational excellence. Proven success leading high-volume and leadership searches, experience building sourcing functions, deploying recruiting systems, and enhancing candidate and stakeholder experience. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, vendor partnerships, and global hiring programs.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

IBM Research Achievement Award (2021)

3 IBM Manager Choice Award recipient

SourceCon Attendee (2013–2016)

TOOLS & PLATFORMS

Workday, Greenhouse, Avature, Smashfly, Phenom, iCIMS, BrassRing, Taleo, SeekOut, LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedInInsights, Talentbin, Entelo, CareerBuilder, Monday.com, MS Forms, Ascendify, Rally, Swoop CRM, Thrive

EXPERIENCE

Iron Mountain – Remote / Contract

Executive Search Consultant July 2025 - Present

● Lead full-cycle executive searches (VP to SVP) across corporate functions, partnering closely with senior leadership and HRBPs.

● Deliver targeted, diverse slates by building strategic sourcing plans, conducting competitor org mapping, and leveraging market insights.

● Manage executive pipelines, candidate outreach, and assessment for critical leadership roles.

● Represent the employer brand with credibility and care, ensuring a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience.

Antares Capital – Chicago, IL / Onsite

AVP, HR Operations Manager Aug 2024 – May 2025

● Redesigned and optimized end-to-end recruiting workflows, improving recruiter efficiency.

● Developed contractor audit process in Workday, increasing headcount visibility.

● Launched enterprise-wide headshot initiative, enhancing employer brand.

● Consolidated HR SharePoint portals for TA, onboarding, L&D, and rewards. Dinah Whitchurch

104 Gladys Ave, Fox River Grove, Illinois 60021 Email: *****.**********@*****.*** C: 847-***-****

● Drove recognition and wellness campaigns to boost employee engagement. Walmart – Chicago, IL / Remote

Senior Manager II, Global Tech TA Dec 2021 – Aug 2024

● Led two high-performing recruiting teams (up to 16 FTEs and contractors) supporting global tech clients including Sam’s Club Tech and International Tech.

● Drove performance through data, tracking key recruiting metrics to improve team effectiveness and accountability.

● Delivered strategic insights to recruiting and business leaders by presenting progress updates and market trend analyses.

● Designed and facilitated ongoing enablement, onboarding, and coaching programs to accelerate recruiter development and ramp-up.

● Collaborated with sourcing to craft data-driven hiring narratives, improving hiring manager alignment and decision-making.

● Partnered with sourcing to deliver proactive pipelines and talent intelligence. Sr. Program Manager, Talent Operations

● Led TA change management for CRM rollout, pay transparency, and Workday updates.

● Built communication strategies and training plans impacting 600+ stakeholders.

● Established new TA communication channels and content platforms. IBM Research – Cambridge, MA

Global Talent Attraction Manager Aug 2017 – Dec 2021

● Led and scaled IBM Research’s global internship program, managing 400+ interns across 19 labs and driving program strategy, operations, and execution.

● Managed a cross-functional global team overseeing data analytics, campus engagement, event planning (47+ events in 2020), budget management, and vendor partnerships.

● Developed hiring manager scorecards and global headcount models, enabling data-driven decision-making and efficient resource allocation.

● Partnered closely with recruiting teams to exceed global intern hiring targets and support early career pipeline development.

● Spearheaded diversity hiring initiatives, leading targeted events and driving increased representation in research roles.

● Built and executed a strategic conference recruiting plan to attract top-tier Research Scientists and Engineers.

Dinah Whitchurch

104 Gladys Ave, Fox River Grove, Illinois 60021 Email: *****.**********@*****.*** C: 847-***-****

● Redesigned the new hire experience to support engagement and retention from pre-boarding through the first two years.

Principal TA Partner / Scrum Master

● Led a high-performing recruiting scrum team, overseeing delivery, resource planning, mentorship, and Agile execution to drive hiring success.

● Championed Agile recruiting practices, improving team efficiency, collaboration, and time-to-fill.

● Delivered 78+ hires in 2018 for IBM AI Research across Cambridge, MA and Yorktown Heights, NY labs, meeting aggressive headcount goals.

● Led recruiting strategy and presence at key conferences, strengthening IBM Research’s talent brand and candidate pipeline.

GE Digital – Chicago, IL

Sourcing Scrum Master Jun 2016 – Aug 2017

● Designed and launched a horizontal sourcing model pilot, enhancing collaboration, transparency, and hiring efficiency across GE business units.

● Designed and launched cross-functional sourcing model; accelerated delivery.

● Mentored sourcers; exceeded hiring goals and improved hiring velocity. ThoughtWorks – Chicago, IL

Senior Technical Recruiter Aug 2015 – Jun 2016

● Averaged 3–4 hires per month, consistently meeting or exceeding individual hiring targets.

● Collaborated with recruitment marketing to design high-ROI event strategies, increasing qualified candidate pipeline and brand visibility.

● Led executive-level searches, significantly reducing reliance on external retained search firms and associated costs.

● Facilitated onboarding and orientation sessions as needed, ensuring a smooth transition and strong start for new hires.

kCura (Relativity) – Chicago, IL

Sourcing Strategist Sep 2014 – Aug 2015

● Built a Sourcing Center of Excellence (CoE) at kCura, standardizing best practices through documentation, SLAs, training resources, diversity strategy, and an external referral program.

● Led implementation of iCIMS CRM Connect, partnering with marketing to launch talent communities and enhance proactive sourcing efforts. Consistently submitted 40+ qualified candidates monthly, driving pipeline strength and recruiter productivity.

Dinah Whitchurch

104 Gladys Ave, Fox River Grove, Illinois 60021 Email: *****.**********@*****.*** C: 847-***-**** BMO Harris – Chicago, IL

Sr. Research Partner, Commercial Banking Jun 2014 – Sep 2014

● Developed and executed targeted search strategies and timelines to attract top talent within Commercial Banking, accelerating time-to-fill.

● Advised business leaders on market trends and talent insights, aligning hiring strategies with broader team goals.

Represented BMO at networking events and career fairs, enhancing employer brand and strengthening talent pipelines.

Walgreens HQ – Deerfield, IL

Talent Sourcer / Learning Consultant Feb 2012 – Jun 2014

● Led Advanced LinkedIn Recruiting training sessions for "Sourcing Corner" lunch-and-learns, enhancing sourcing capabilities across teams.

● Represented the company at networking events and job fairs, focusing on diversity and military outreach to broaden candidate pools.

● Consistently submitted 50–70 candidates monthly, driving strong pipeline growth and meeting recruiting targets.

● Consulted with business and HR leaders to proactively assess training needs, delivering targeted learning solutions aligned with organizational goals.

● Designed and facilitated both instructor-led and web-based programs, driving engagement and knowledge retention across diverse audiences. Developed strategies focused on leadership development, coaching, collaboration, and communication, supporting growth and capability-building across teams. Other Early Roles:

● English Instructor (Global Contractor) 2009–2011

● Sr. Corporate Recruiter, Acquity Group / Accenture 2006–2009

● Technical Recruiter, Kforce 2005–2006

● Recruiter, Thorn Network 2005

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