Nicole Walker, PHR

As the Talent Acquisition Manager, I play a pivotal role in driving our company's business objectives through strategic recruitment initiatives. With a firm grasp of our company's values, culture, and strategic direction, I ensure that our recruiting efforts are aligned with our overarching business goals, ultimately contributing to our success as a competitive force in the industry. At the core of my responsibilities is team leadership, where I foster a collaborative and results-driven environment that empowers my team to excel. Together, we focus on strengthening our employer brand and attracting top talent who not only possess the necessary skills but also embody our company's values and vision. I take a proactive approach to managing the recruitment lifecycle, leveraging data-driven insights and market trends to optimize our processes and ensure efficiency. By maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and staying ahead of industry changes, I mitigate risks and position our company for long-term success.

Spearheaded the talent acquisition process for corporate and executive-level roles, employing strategic outreach methodologies to cultivate candidate pipelines for challenging-to-fill positions.

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor for a Fortune 500 company specializing in manufacturing and engineering services across diverse markets, my primary focus was on guiding hiring managers through the talent management process, particularly in the recruitment of highly technical engineering professionals.

Collaborated closely with hiring managers within the airline industry to anticipate and forecast staffing requirements across multiple departments, including Marketing, Public Relations, E-commerce, Maintenance, and Engineering.

Managed the full cycle recruitment process for various positions including outbound marketing, sales, account managers, customer service representatives, web developers and web designers in a virtual setting Counseled small medical practices by consulting with them on hiring, professional development and training of staff. Provide virtual seminars and workshops to clients to help them develop succession plans to ensure they have qualified internal candidates, develop a positive culture and encourage diversity in the workplace. Plan, organize and facilitate bi-annual marketing seminar for 100 plus clients in various cities

Managed the daily administrative duties of the grant including; networking with community leaders, staff files, grant interpretation, liaison between the Project Manager and Clinicians, grant reporting, budget allocation, invoices, summer program development and event planning.

Developed recruitment strategies to successfully hire 180 Flight Attendants in six months by working closely with hiring managers while analyzing organizational hiring practices and attrition. Provided management with guidance on market competition, compensation ranges, and related industry hiring trends to ensure hiring goals were met within the six month contract.

Developed and implemented the full life cycle recruiting process for Flight Attendants including job descriptions, resume submittal, references, applicant tracking, background checks, drug testing, fingerprint results, offer of employment, and new hire orientation for personnel. Three hundred Flight Attendants were hired in fourteen months to ensure additional aircraft were staffed.

Provided support to various levels of management in regards to employee relations and investigations. My daily administrative duties included; unemployment claims, auditing personnel files, managing promotions and relocations of employee. Monitored Affirmative Action Program and Drug and Alcohol Program including data tracking and audits. Mediated Fair Treatment Board hearings, which gave terminated employees the opportunity to reverse management’s termination decision by presenting their case to a board of management and peers