In a high-growth startup without established HR processes, the challenge involved garnering organizational buy-in and introducing a robust talent acquisition strategy to effectively scale engineering talent from the ground up.

—Collaborated closely with the leadership team to align talent strategy with organizational goals.

—Introduced and implemented Greenhouse ATS to streamline and enhance the recruitment process.

—Automated candidate communications, interview scheduling, and evaluation workflows within Greenhouse, reducing manual tasks and improving consistency across the hiring process.

—Used AI-powered tools to audit and rewrite job descriptions, removing biased language and increasing visibility among underrepresented candidates.

—Drove diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in talent management, prioritizing these principles in recruitment partnerships.

—Led comprehensive training for hiring managers and interviewers, ensuring effective and equitable hiring practices.

—Partnered with hiring managers to craft compelling job descriptions that resonated with prospective candidates.

—Implemented interview scorecards for consistent and fair candidate assessments, fostering a more equitable hiring experience.

—Collaborated with marketing to establish a strong employer brand across multiple platforms, including a dedicated Careers Page, LinkedIn presence, and Glassdoor.

—Pioneered the development of the organization's first talent acquisition process, implemented Greenhouse ATS, and demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition strategies, resulting in a remarkable 50% overall headcount growth YoY.

—Led diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by implementing fair policies, practices, and comprehensive company-wide training across the entire talent acquisition life cycle.