Shondra Weill

Design and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy while remaining hands-on with recruiting, sourcing and closing candidates across all levels. Oversee and drive global talent acquisition across the US, Canada, UK, India, Barcelona, and Finland developing and implementing strategies to attract top talent across diverse markets Manage and develop a high-performing recruiting, sourcing and coordinating team by setting clear goals, providing coaching, and supporting professional growth. Partner with senior leadership to forecast workforce needs, define talent priorities, and ensure alignment through regular calibration sessions. Lead full-cycle recruitment for Executive Search, senior and hard-to-fill roles across Engineering, Product Management, Business Operations, GTM, Finance, Accounting and Creative delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience. Utilized GreenHouse and Linkedin Talent Insights to keep stakeholders informed on hiring progress, pipeline health, time-to-hire, pass-through rates, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance. Led end-to-end offer development and negotiation, advising on leveling, compensation, and equity to support hiring goals while maintaining internal equity and market competitiveness Represent the company brand at events and industry meetups, strengthening the employer brand and increasing candidate pipeline. Champion company culture as an active member of Women at Zynga Leadership, driving inclusion initiatives and enhancing employee engagement.

Xero is beautiful online accounting software that gives small businesses and their advisors real time access to accounting information, anytime, from anywhere. Led full-cycle recruitment for 10+ business units, including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Product, Design, HR, Legal, and Customer Service. Streamlined hiring processes and implemented best practices to optimize recruitment efficiency across all business units. Built and maintained a high-quality talent pipeline, sourcing top candidates across multiple channels, resulting in 76 successful hires in one year—without agency support. Conducted in-depth candidate interviews and assessments, ensuring a strong match with Xero’s skill and cultural standards. Partnered closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment strategies that reduced time-to-hire. Managed end-to-end offer process, including approvals, negotiations, and closings, achieving a 95% offer acceptance rate. Enhanced candidate experience through proactive communication, increasing candidate satisfaction and referral rates. Organized and hosted recruitment events, boosting employer brand visibility and engagement with prospective talent.

Managed full-cycle recruitment across 7+ departments, including PlayStation Network, Tools & Technology, Marketing, Shared Information Services, Product Management, Operations, and HOME. Mentored junior recruiters and coordinators, improving team efficiency and reducing time-to-fill for critical roles. Partnered with Leadership to optimize team requisition loads, support business units, and maintain accurate reporting. Assisted in planning and executing the 2014 Talent Acquisition budget, improving recruitment resource allocation. Organized and led PlayStation’s career booth year over year at the Game Developers Conference, generating qualified leads and strengthening employer brand within the gaming industry

Provided recruiting services to a privately funded digital marketing services start up. Delivered full-cycle recruitment and sourcing across multiple teams, including Product, Creative, Finance, Engineering and IT. Partnered with leadership to identify hiring needs, define role requirements, and build recruitment strategies tailored to a fast-growing startup environment. Enhanced candidate experience through proactive communication and consistent follow-up, establishing the company’s reputation as an employer of choice. Supported rapid scaling by efficiently filling critical positions, enabling business growth and successful project delivery.

Developed and implemented comprehensive recruitment strategies and processes, streamlining hiring and improving candidate experience. Successfully sourced, screened, and placed top talent for critical roles, including Product Managers, Software Engineers, Database Administrators, QA, IT, Sales, Creative, Marketing, and Legal. Partnered with leadership to anticipate hiring needs and design tailored recruitment plans to support rapid company growth. Enhanced employer branding and candidate engagement through strategic outreach and consistent communication.

Partnered with leadership to develop and execute a staffing strategy aligned with business growth objectives. Full-cycle recruiting across all disciplines, including executive, product, engineering, creative, marketing, sales and IT. Played a key role in strategic staffing initiatives, including compensation benchmarking, workflow optimization, and process improvement. Supported rapid scaling of the organization by building strong talent pipelines. Designed and implemented employee programs, including internship hiring, new hire orientation, excellence awards, and compliance training such as California Sexual Harassment Training. Successfully placed senior leadership roles, including CTO, CFO, Sr. VP Corporate Communications & Marketing, VP Human Resources, VP Transaction Services, and Director of Engineering, as well as operational and technical hires.

Partnered with executive management team to determine staffing needs, strategy and processes. Designed and implemented hiring practices including candidate screening questions, interviewing matrix, reference checking forms, compensation analysis, and additional recruiting tools. Designed and implemented company programs such as new hire, 'buddy system' to ensure a positive first day experience, Employee Referral and Employee Excellence Award. Instrumental in employee retention and conflict resolution.

Developed recruitment strategies to support company growth while fostering a positive organizational culture. Designed, implemented, and managed end-to-end employment processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Delivered full-cycle recruiting across all disciplines, from entry-level to senior leadership roles. Including: Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Finance. Supported employee relations initiatives, including new hire orientation, buddy programs, retention strategies, and conflict resolution, enhancing overall employee engagement and satisfaction.