Talent Acquisition, Human Resources

Katherine Markgraf

818-***-**** ************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/katherinemarkgrafrecruiter Passionate about bringing operational excellence to any role, Katherine has deep experience with process improvement, Human Resources, creating and delivering training, as well as designing and monitoring policies and procedures. In addition to public accounting space, she possesses experience with start-ups, entertainment, healthcare, business consulting, C-suite placement, and serves on a non-profit Board of Directors. She has supported very small to global sized client teams. Professional Experience

GRANT THORNTON Los Angeles, CA 1/22 – 5/24

Talent Acquisition Lead – U.S. Tax Practice (RIF - Eligible for rehire) Led an international team of up to 12 direct reports, including Recruiters and Sourcing Analysts.

• Directed recruiting strategies and initiatives for the U. S. Tax Practice, reporting to COO

• Built and scaled recruiting and sourcing team from 3 to 12, optimizing procedures and driving productivity

• Spearheaded budget management, headcount planning, and operational improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency

• Developed and launched innovative alumni and employee referral programs, increasing talent pipeline quality

• Designed and implemented training programs for new Recruiters and interviewers across U.S. and India, delivering in-person and virtual sessions to enhance compliance and capacity ERNST & YOUNG Los Angeles, CA 6/04 – 1/22

Assistant Director, Executive Tax Talent Team, Operations Lead (4/20 – 1/22)

• The Team introduced EY clients to vetted referrals for their high-level tax openings (VP, Director, CTO, etc.). Reported to US Managing Partner of Operations.

• Led all operations functions of the 5-person team; created and maintained the Teams database

• Taught L&D courses and trainings: National Orientation Program, New Manager Program, Proper Interviewing Techniques

Assistant Director, Recruiting (6/04 – 4/20)

Tax Operations Lead (7/13 – 7/19)

Lead Area Recruiter – Pacific Southwest Region (9/08 – 2/10) Assistant Director, Recruiting – Advisory Executive Recruiting Team (9/09 – 6/10)

• Led the recruitment strategy and execution for 1,100+ hires across the West, Southwest, Southeast, and National regions, overseeing all talent acquisition functions for tax consultants from Staff to Senior Managers

• Sourced Advisory Partners, Principals, and Executive Directors when needed

• Managed and trained up to 9 direct reports including Recruiters, Coordinators, and support staff (scheduling, offers, background investigations, visa)

• Created and managed regional recruiting budget in collaborations with Director of Finance

• Received recognition and High Impact Award every year including: Top Tier Facilitator (based upon attendee reviews), Alumni Recruiting Champion, Taleo Super User: Beta Tester and Trainer

• Creator & Emcee of “EY: Leading a New Conversation in Inclusiveness” and the “Mock Interview Seminar” Other Experience

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Associate Director, Recruiting NBC 4 Workforce Diversity Coordinator/HR Generalist Associate SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENERGY SYSTEMS Director, Human Resources Systems and Tools

SkillSet, Taleo, SuccessFactors, Oracle Recruiting, TRACOM Certified Education

M.A., Industrial Psychology California State University, Los Angeles

• Dean’s Honor Roll

B.A., Psychology University of California, Berkeley Awards and Philanthropy

La Cañadan of the Year 2023

• Presented by theCity of La Cañada Flintridge for civic leadership Royal Court Advisor & Judge - Miss La Cañada Flintridge Chairman - Parcel Tax Committee, La Cañada Flintridge Les Tupper Award Winner 2018

• Presented by City of La Cañada Flintridge for volunteerism Director, La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce

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