Kendra Smith

Full-cycle recruitment: Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for various departments, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and on-boarding top-tier talent for roles across technical, sales, and administrative functions. Talent sourcing & networking: Developed and maintained a robust candidate pipeline using a mix of traditional and innovative sourcing techniques (LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, and employee referrals) to identify and engage passive candidates. Collaboration with hiring managers: Partnered closely with hiring managers to understand team needs, job requirements, and company culture, ensuring alignment between candidate profiles and organizational goals. Process optimization & reporting: Implemented process improvements that reduced time-to-fill by 20%, and provided regular recruitment performance reports, including key metrics and analysis, to senior leadership for data-driven decision-making.

Full-Cycle Recruiting: Managed the full recruitment process for technical roles including software engineers, data scientists, and IT specialists, successfully filling 50+ positions within a 6-month period. Sourcing & Talent Mapping: Utilized advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow) to identify and engage high-quality candidates, building a strong pipeline of both active and passive talent. Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Worked closely with technical hiring managers to understand the specific requirements for each role, ensuring candidates were well-matched to technical skills, team culture, and project needs.

Strategic HR Leadership: Led the development and execution of the company's HR strategy, aligning talent management initiatives with overall business objectives, resulting in a 15% improvement in employee engagement and retention. Organizational Development: Directed company-wide initiatives aimed at optimizing organizational structure and culture, including employee development programs, leadership training, and succession planning to foster a high-performing work environment. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations, reducing legal risks and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of HR-related legislation. Managed conflict resolution and employee relations to foster a positive and compliant workplace.

Recruitment Strategy & Execution: Designed and implemented recruitment strategies that attracted top talent across various industries, improving hiring efficiency and reducing time-to-fill by 25%. Team Leadership & Development: Led and mentored a team of recruiters, providing guidance and training to ensure effective candidate sourcing, screening, and placement, which resulted in a 30% increase in team productivity. Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting: Collaborated closely with department heads to understand staffing needs, provide recruitment insights, and create tailored hiring plans. Delivered regular reports to senior leadership on key recruitment metrics, such as cost-per-hire and turnover rates.

Full-Cycle Recruiting: Managed the full recruitment process for technical roles including software engineers, data scientists, and IT specialists, successfully filling 50+ positions within a 6-month period. Sourcing & Talent Mapping: Utilized advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow) to identify and engage high-quality candidates, building a strong pipeline of both active and passive talent. Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Worked closely with technical hiring managers to understand the specific requirements for each role, ensuring candidates were well-matched to technical skills, team culture, and project needs.