Professional Resume Template for
Talent Acquisition Manager
Clarissa M. Sterling
Chicago, IL
(312) 555-0147
clarissa.sterling@email.com
linkedin.com/in/clarissa-sterling-ta | clarissasterling.com
Professional Summary
Metrics-focused Talent Acquisition Manager with 6 years of experience directing recruitment strategy and operations within mid-sized enterprise environments. Expertise includes managing recruiting budgets up to $420,000, configuring ATS pipelines, and designing data-driven sourcing campaigns that reduced average time-to-hire by 24%. Successfully led teams of up to 5 recruiters to fill 150+ salaried positions annually while boosting candidate NPS from 68 to 87. Proficient with Greenhouse, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, and HubSpot.
Work Experience
Talent Acquisition Manager — Ascend Commercial Services
Chicago, IL | January 2024 – Present
- Led a high-performing recruiting team of 5 members to fill 165+ business and operational positions annually, reducing overall cost-per-hire by 18%.
- Redesigned the candidate intake and interview process, increasing the candidate Net Promoter Score (NPS) from 68 to 87.
- Managed an annual recruitment advertising and software budget of $350,000, optimizing job board placement to save $42,000 in agency fees.
- Sourced and placed 38 key management and leadership roles, securing a 96% retention rate at the 12-month mark.
Senior Recruiter — Vanguard Retail Partners
Chicago, IL | August 2020 – December 2023
- Sourced, screened, and managed a continuous candidate pipeline of 1,200+ applicants across 4 commercial business units.
- Implemented a structured employee referral program that increased referral hires by 34%, accounting for 29% of total new hires.
- Configured automatic workflow transitions and custom screening questionnaires in Greenhouse, cutting average time-to-hire by 9 days.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define hiring criteria and conduct intake calls for 85+ requisitions per year, maintaining a 94% manager satisfaction rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Illinois State University · Normal, IL · 2020
Skills
Full-cycle recruiting, Sourcing strategies, Talent analytics, Candidate experience optimization, Employer branding, Recruitment operations, Diversity & inclusion recruiting, Interview training, Vendor management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Greenhouse, Workday Recruiting, LinkedIn Recruiter, HubSpot CRM, G Suite
Projects
ATS Migration & System Integration
Role: Project Lead & Talent Acquisition Manager
Tools: Greenhouse, Workday, Slack, Microsoft Excel
Managed the 4-month transition of legacy applicant tracking database to Greenhouse for 120 users, resulting in a 22% decrease in workflow administrative lag.
Strategic Employer Branding Campaign
Role: Employer Brand Lead
Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Canva, HubSpot, Google Analytics
Developed and executed a multi-channel talent branding campaign that increased inbound organic applications by 42% and reduced average search time by 11 days.
Certifications
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (2023)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Career transition mentor for local veteran re-employment initiatives (2022-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Talent Acquisition Manager
Job Market Insights
$85,000
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$135,000
Avg:
$105,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Talent Acquisition Managers and Human Resources Managers in the United States continues to grow steadily, driven by organizational expansion and the strategic importance of talent retention in competitive labor markets. As automation and AI tools streamline initial screening and scheduling, Talent Acquisition Managers are increasingly focused on employer brand positioning, talent metrics, and executive-level sourcing. Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5% over the next decade.
5% growth over 10 years
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