Talent Acquisition Partner

Lora Harmon

972-***-**** (cell)

****.**********@*****.***

Objective

Dedicated professional with demonstrated skills and experience in Talent Acquisition. Proven ability to succeed in a highly matrixed organization, with a commitment to delivering excellence and establishing genuine relationships with top talent. Team leader and team player, leveraging a sense of urgency and attention to detail to meet the needs of the business. Committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Summary of Qualifications

• Extensive results-oriented Talent Acquisition experience in the technology industry

• Proven expertise in filling senior and executive-level roles

• Areas of expertise include building and leading teams, the delivery of a high-quality recruitment process, full lifecycle recruitment strategies, customer service, team building, and in-depth knowledge of applicant tracking systems

• Goal-oriented strategic thinker and innovative problem solver with a creative approach to delivering results

• Effective hands-on leader with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Strong proficiency in recognizing and expanding on market condition trends and related recruiting needs

• Effective in leading others through change, engaging a positive, passionate, and proactive approach Focus Areas

• Budget Management

• Demand Planning Workforce Planning

• Full-Life Cycle Recruiting

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Recruitment Marketing Employment Branding

• Recruitment Strategy & Leadership

• Sourcing Strategies

• Team Leadership & Development

• Mergers and Acquisitions

Summary of Experience

sa.global – July, 2023-current

Talent Acquisition Lead

• Mentor and lead a team of talent acquisition professionals while continuing to be hands-on with recruiting top talent

• Responsible for identifying top talent for executive level roles globally

• Design and implement new recruiting strategies that foster inclusivity

• Primary point of contact in supporting global recruiting initiatives

• Implemented an applicant tracking system (ATS), creating global processes and procedures for the recruitment process

• Partner with business leaders on recruiting strategies Avanade (8 Years)

Talent Acquisition Lead

• Reported to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition

• Mentored and led a team of Talent Acquisition resources, including recruiters, sourcers, and coordinators

• Primary point of contact in supporting global recruiting initiatives to meet hiring demand

• Worked closely with business leaders on the implementation of recruiting strategies and programs

• Ensured an excellent candidate experience, educating candidates on the company mission, business model, and benefits

• Responsible for accurate reporting, metrics, and status reports

• Built sourcing capabilities regarding people, processes, and tools

• Managed Talent Acquisition workflow using Avature, ensuring GDPR compliance Recruiting Manager

• Managed and led a team of Talent Acquisition resources

• Responsible for managing full lifecycle recruiting efforts

• Recruited for all roles across the company including Business Applications, Data & AI, Delivery Management, Infrastructure/Cloud, Software Engineering, Sales & Pre-Sales, and Leadership

• Educated candidates on the company mission, business model, and company benefits

• Responsible for accurate reporting, metrics, negotiating, and extending offers

• Manage Talent Acquisition workflow using Taleo

Fujitsu America (Contract – 8 Months)

Recruiting Lead – Talent Advisor

• Managed the full lifecycle recruiting process, specializing in digital, data analytics, and cloud

• Responsible for researching, sourcing, and recruiting top talent for roles across the United States

• Managed relationships with prospective talent, with a focus on an excellent candidate experience

• Worked closely with business leaders on the implementation of effective recruiting programs

• Created innovative ways to create energetic, engaging, and performance-driven teams SAP Americas/Sybase (7 Years)

Sales Recruiting Manager

• Responsible for recruiting enterprise-level Account Executives, Business Development Executives, Pre-Sales Engineers, Inside Sales, Sales Operations, and all technical levels of Consultants and Instructors

• Managed the full lifecycle recruiting process, understanding the needs of the business, and targeting top talent

• Recruited candidates through direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, and referrals

• Partnered with business leadership on the implementation of effective recruiting programs

• Negotiated and extended offers

Former Employers - Hitachi Consulting, Geniant, LLC Education

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN

BA in Sociology - Minor in Psychology

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