Talent Acquisition Partner
Resume:
Miah
Compton
RACR, SHRM-CP
***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/miahcompton/
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Strategic and results-driven HR and Talent Acquisition professional with 15+ years of experience across operations, service delivery, and people functions, including 5+ years in full-cycle recruitment and people operations. Proven ability to support large-scale and early talent hiring across higher education, biotech, startup, retail, and corporate environments. Skilled in workforce planning, onboarding, HR compliance, and recruitment operations. Known for cross-functional collaboration, thoughtful leadership, and data-informed decision-making that drives equitable, high-impact hiring strategies at scale. Expertise, Competencies & Technical Skills
Recruiting & Talent Strategy
• Full-Cycle & Technical Recruitment
• Team Leadership & Development
• Early Talent, University, Executive Recruiting
• Candidate Experience & Employer Branding
• Passive Sourcing & Outreach
• Recruitment Metrics & Data Insights
HR Operations & Business Partnership
• Workforce Planning & Organizational Design
• Onboarding & Employee Experience
• Compensation & Job Classification
• Labor Relations & Policy Advising
• Change Management & Succession Planning
Systems & Tools
Greenhouse Lever BambooHR Workday ADP UKG iCIMS Taleo Oracle UCPath PeopleSoft ServiceNow Jobvite Canva Gem HireRight E-Verify Sterling GoodHire E-Verify Google Workspace MS Office Calendly Slack Zoom Smartsheet DocuSign Adobe Suite
Relevant Professional Experience
February 2020 – Present
Talent Acquisition Partner
University of California, Berkeley
• Drive recruitment strategy across 40+ units including G&A and academic departments (e.g., HR, Finance, IT, Law, STEM, and R&D), supporting organizational growth, unit launches, and talent planning during periods of realignment and restructuring.
• Advise hiring managers on job architecture, classification, compensation frameworks, and labor contract interpretation in collaboration with HR Business Partners and Employee & Labor Relations consultants - ensuring role clarity, equity, and compliance in complex employee relations matters.
• Source and engage passive and active candidates through multi-channel strategies, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, Boolean method, internal mobility, community outreach, and word-of-mouth, resulting in over 3,000 successful hires to date.
• Own end-to-end recruitment process, including job description review and drafting, job posting, letter generation, contract issuance, onboarding coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with state and federal employment laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, EEO/AA) and lead audit readiness for personnel documentation.
• Design and facilitate annual professional development workshops (e.g., LinkedIn 101, Interview Prep, Resume Clinics) for up to 1,500 employees: driving engagement in career mobility and upskilling initiatives. May 2022 – September 2022 (Contract)
Recruiting Operations Consultant
Blue River Tech (Start-Up)
• Coordinated end-to-end recruiting for technical, G&A, and early-career roles in a high-growth tech startup, supporting 50-100 hires monthly for Blue River Tech and John Deere.
• Built and implemented DocuSign workflow in Greenhouse for efficient NDA and offer management, reducing recruiter task time by 30%.
• Streamlined offer logistics and onboarding coordination using ATS tools like Greenhouse and HRIS systems, improving candidate experience and data accuracy.
Miah
Compton
RACR, SHRM-CP
***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/miahcompton/
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March 2021 – April 2022 (Contract)
Sr. Recruiting Operations Consulting Coordinator
Amyris, Inc. (Start-Up)
• Supported and scaled recruitment operations during a period of hypergrowth and M&A at Amyris, managing hiring across an expanding consumer brand portfolio including Biossance, JVN, Pipette, Rose Inc., Costa Brazil, Onda Beauty, Menolabs, MG Empower, OLIKA, and Beauty Labs. Ensured compliance, onboarding continuity, and systems integration throughout acquisitions and team growth.
• Led and mentored a team of three (3) recruiting coordinators and supported seven (7) recruiters, partnering with the HR TA Ops team to ensure OFCCP-compliant processes across requisition creation, interview scheduling, compensation workflows, ATS usage, and onboarding.
• Managed requisition review and approval workflows to maintain alignment with budget forecasts and federal hiring standards.
• Acted as the primary liaison between candidates, hiring managers, and third-party agencies across G&A and technical functions.
• Conducted hiring manager trainings on equitable candidate assessment, improving hiring decision accuracy by 15%.
• Streamlined the offer approval process and oversaw onboarding operations for 20–35 hires weekly and 10–15 contract- to-FTE conversions, utilizing Lever, BambooHR, ADP, and Staffing Nation. March 2019 – February 2020 (Contract)
Talent Acquisition Associate
University of California, Berkeley
• Coordinated recruitment logistics for five (5) Talent Acquisition Advisors, including interviews, background materials, recruitment notifications, and follow-up action items.
• Managed detailed and accurate data entry in the Applicant Tracking System (Oracle & UCPath).
• Responsible for recruitment closures, job advertising procurement, drafting job listings and offer letters for Talent Acquisition Advisors and hiring managers.
October 2018 – December 2018 (Temporary)
Recruiting Coordinator
Amyris, Inc.
• Coordinated high-volume interview scheduling for diverse client groups, including technical roles, managing up to 400 interview schedules monthly in partnership with 5-8 recruiters.
• Optimized workflows by modernizing job postings and documentation using Lever, resulting in a 20% reduction in recruitment cycle time, and improved communication processes, enhancing the candidate experience and increasing positive feedback ratings by 10%.
• Managed offer process, coordinating offer letters, background checks, and onboarding logistics to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
• Ensured compliance with federal employment eligibility requirements by completing I-9 verification and submitting records through E-Verify, maintaining accuracy and timeliness in onboarding processes. August 2018 – October 2018 (Temporary)
Human Resources Assistant
Bain & Company
• Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Regional HR team, including managing employee records, scheduling interviews, and coordinating recruitment activities using MS Suite and Workday ATS.
• Handled confidential information with discretion, including employee records, compensation details, and performance evaluations.
• Supported Regional HR Manager and HR Operations team with project-based coordination, including but not limited to Talent Acquisition marketing campaigns, new HR system integration and change management, and New Employee Orientation (NEO) revamp.
Miah
Compton
RACR, SHRM-CP
***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/miahcompton/
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January 2012 – August 2018
Customer Service & Delivery Operations Department Manager (Special Services) The Home Depot, Inc.
• Led a department of over 60 direct reports, overseeing customer service, transportation and delivery logistics, order fulfillment, and daily operations within a $105M+ flagship retail location.
• Responsible for performance management of 60+ associates, including coaching, conducting evaluations, and implementing improvement plans that drove productivity, accountability, and talent development across customer service and logistics teams.
• Directed weekly profit and loss (P&L) reviews, led annual inventory audits, and enforced loss prevention protocols, ensuring fiscal accountability and operational compliance.
• Delivered consistent 90%+ customer satisfaction scores, surpassing the 85% weekly benchmark across a 3,500–4,000 customer daily volume.
• Boosted departmental profitability by 30% through operational improvements, vendor partnerships, and elevated team performance.
• Revamped scheduling, routing, and delivery operations, cutting fulfillment time by 50% and operating costs by 20%. Professional Development & Recognition
• NOW Conference Presenter & Facilitator – LinkedIn 101, Interview Prep, Internal Mobility, Recruiter’s Corner
• Academic Impressions – Women’s Leadership in Higher Education, Attendee
• Talent Management Exchange Program – Lead Volunteer
• Annual HR All-Hands (UC Berkeley) – Logistics & Sponsorship Committee, Lead Member
• 9x SPOT Award Recipient – University of California
• 2x HR Manager Award – Amyris
• 2x Vice President’s Homer Award – The Home Depot (Leadership & People Development)
• 2x All-Star Award – The Home Depot (Shareholder Value & Team Leadership)
• 2x Diamond Homer Award – The Home Depot (Customer Excellence & Entrepreneurial Spirit) Education/Certification(s)
• Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Georgia State University
• SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) Society for Human Resource Management
• RACR/Recruiting Academy Certification Recruiter Academy
• SWHRI/ Human Resources: System-wide Human Resources Institute (SWHRI)
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