Resume - Talent Acquisition Leader
Global Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in building, training, and managing TA Sourcing teams to bring top talent to companies. High expertise in TA Operations and Technologies, including but not limited to the following: CRM, ATS, AI, Social Media/Marketing, Landing Pages, Search Engines, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Interviews, Workday, Workflows, Reporting, Candidate Experience and Job Boards.
Global Talent Acquisition Leadership – 10 years
Strategic Sourcing – 8 years
Recruiter – 6 years
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Tim O'Connor Resume
1. TIM O’CONNOR
STEEP FALLS, ME 04085 | Mobile – 207-346-1081 | Timoconnor2006@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Global Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in building, training, and managing TA Sourcing
teams to bring top talent to companies. High expertise in TA Operations and Technologies,
including but not limited to the following: CRM, ATS, AI, Social Media/Marketing, Landing
Pages, Search Engines, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Interviews, Workday, Workflows,
Reporting, Candidate Experience and Job Boards.
Global Talent Acquisition Leadership – 10 years
Strategic Sourcing – 8 years
Recruiter – 6 years
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
ERE, Kennedy Recruitment Conference, Sourcecon (2), Select Minds User Conference,
IHRIM Technology Conference, Maine Human Resources Convention
EXPERIENCE
Talent Acquisition Project Manager & Workday Recruitment SME, KornFerry Futurestep
6/2016 – Present
Partner in the Client Platform Services (CPS) Talent Acquisition Team leading Global
Technology Implementations to bring Recruiting to the next level
• Project Manager on first of its kind Global Integration with Workday & proprietary
Recruiting toolkit
• Including, CRM, ATS, Artificial Intelligence, Market Data, Job Profiles and data
analytics
• Created and delivered custom Job profiles that included JD, Market Analytics, Supply &
Demand of Talent, Top locations, Compensation, Desired Skill sets, Interview Guides
• Consult clients on Workday Recruitment set up, security, processes, steps/statuses and
best practices
• Built WD custom reports to ensure all KPI’s and metrics are accurate and measurable
• Trained Global Reporting Analysts’ on Workday reporting and creation of calc fields
• Trained in WD HCM and Recruitment
RPO TA Global Technology Leader, Aon Hewitt RPO
9/2012 – 6/2016
Lead Global Sourcing Technology and Training initiatives in North America, India, and Poland
• Created & built an RPO offering to include Recruitment/Sourcing services as well as
offering a pre-built Workday Solution (includes all configuration and gap solutions)
• Designed and implement an advanced metrics based CRM system that provides end to
end metrics
2. • Built and delivered advanced training on sourcing/head hunting to both the Sourcing and
Recruiting teams globally
• Built proprietary sourcing dashboard and reporting tools to seamlessly provide SLA data
to clients, Sr. Leaders, and Sales team
• Worked with high profile clients both onsite and virtually to discuss recent technology
releases that impact their instance of the technology they are using (Taleo – Workday –
Avature – TalentReef)
• Partnered with Senior Leaders & Clients to ensure technology effective for all RPO
clients and advised internal groups and clients on technology based sourcing and
recruiting tools
• Built process flow maps for CRM functionality to use on a global scale
• Implemented offshore CRM/Sourcing training in Poland and India to support NA
Sourcers and Recruiters
• Worked with Solution Architects when responding to an RFP’s for potential clients
Head of Global TASourcing, Informatica
8/2011 – 6/2012
Lead Informatica’s Global Sourcing initiatives in North America, India, EMEA, & APAC
• Designed and implemented the global sourcing strategy for Informatica
• Managed both onshore and offshore (India) sourcing teams (25 people)
• Built process flow maps for each region to ensure optimal sourcing delivery
• Implemented offshore research function to build actionable global talent pipelines
• Partnered with Senior Leaders across all Business Units to ensure a quality pipeline of
candidates
• Developed a CRM gap analysis to choose the best CRM for Informatica and ultimately
served as Global Project Leader for Avature CRM implementation, built process flows,
tagging system, etc.
• Revamped source codes in ATS to ensure accurate & timely reporting
• Oversaw multiple trainings to Sourcers on how to source and contact passive talent via
deep web research and networking (LinkedIn Recruiter, Google, Live, Yahoo, Twitter,
Broadlook Diver)
• Oversaw third party agencies, vendor relationships, job boards, tools/technologies &
referral program
Global TASourcing Leader, Aon Hewitt (Multiple Roles)
9/2008 – 7/2011
Strategic Partner and Leader on the Global Talent Acquisition Team. Lead Global Sourcing &
Aon Hewitt’s Social Media Talent Branding.
• Designed, implemented, and managed the global sourcing strategy for Aon Hewitt
including global social media strategy (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube)
• Managed the entire Sourcing function – NA, India, and Poland (150 employees)
• Oversaw the Aon Hewitt Career Site, Hewitt Alumni Site and Employee Referral
Program
• Oversaw all Talent Acquisition technology, ATS, CRM, SEO, as well as Agency and
vendor relationships
• Partnered with Senior Leaders across all Business Units to ensure a quality pipeline of
candidates including Aon Hewitt NA, APAC, Europe and South America
• Created Talent Communities & industry specific landing pages
• Created and delivered multiple trainings to sourcers on how to source and contact
passive talent via deep web research and networking (Linkedin, Google, Live, Yahoo,
Diigo, Facebook, Twitter)
3. Talent Acquisition & Social Media Sourcing Manager (Hewitt Associates)
12/2009 - 10/2010
• Designed and implemented global social media strategy (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter,
Youtube)
• Created Talent Communities & industry specific landing pages
• Oversaw the Hewitt Career Site, the Hewitt Alumni Site, and the Employee Referral
Program
• Built and managed a 20+ person Sourcing Team in Noida, India (for North America,
Asia, Europe, India)
• Partner with Senior Leaders across all Business Units to ensure a quality pipeline of
candidates
• Established relationships with Hewitt APAC, Europe, & South America
• Created and implemented multiple unique sourcing strategies to attract hard to find top
talent
• Created and delivered multiple trainings to sourcers on how to source and contact
passive talent via deep web research and networking (Linkedin, Google, Live, Yahoo,
Diigo, Twitter)
• Managed all sourcing tools & technologies
• Co-created a unique automated sourcing tool and easy to use metric platform
• Created & implemented mobile text messaging campaigns
Talent Acquisition Sourcing Manager (Hewitt Associates)
9/2008 – 12/2009
Strategic Partner and Manager on the North American Talent Acquisition Team. Managed the
Sourcing function for Executive, Consulting, Information Technology, Legal, HealthCare, and
Finance and Actuarial. Built a startup sourcing team in India which is now a key element of
Hewitt sourcing.
• Managed a team of 11 TA Sourcers for the North American Practice
• Built and managed a Sourcing Team in Noida, India (for North America)
• Partnered with Senior Leaders across all Business Units to ensure a quality pipeline of
candidates
• Created and implemented multiple unique sourcing strategies to attract hard to find top
talent
• Created and delivered multiple trainings to sourcers & recruiters on how to source and
contact passive talent via deep web research and networking (Linkedin, Google, Bing,
Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo, Blogs)
• Tested and implemented multiple sourcing tools such as Egrabber, SourcePoint,
& Broadlook Eclipse
• Managed the Agency Relationships, Budget and BountyJobs tool
Strategic TASourcing Lead, Offshore Sourcing Manager, Capgemeni NA
4/2007 – 9/2008
A key member of the North American Recruitment Management team that oversaw the
recruitment strategy and direction for both the United States and Canada.
4. • Assisted Director of Recruiting in all aspects of running the NA recruiting function and
drove the Strategic direction for North American recruiting
• Implemented Capgemini’s first ever Strategic Passive Sourcing function for all North
America recruiting
• Managed and guided a 20 person off shore sourcing team in all aspects of their
performance, operations, training, and communications
• Revamped the National Recruiting communications methods
• Created and delivered multiple trainings to recruiters on how to source and contact
passive talent via deep web research and networking (Linkedin, Google, Live, Yahoo,
Blogs)
• Created centralized recruiting culture and national candidate sharing
• Co-facilitated weekly NA Leadership calls
• Developed and delivered research on hard to find talent at competitors
• Worked with Recruiting Leaders to target specific passive competitor populations for
recruitment
• Created and delivered multiple passive recruiting campaigns
• Interviewed all sourcing and recruiting candidates in final rounds
• Completed full life cycle project for selecting and implementing a Contact Management
System
Capgemeni Kolkata Sourcing Team
• Responsible for all aspects of NA Sourcing Team in Kolkata, India
• Traveled to India multiple times to conduct training, direction, and correct areas of
concern
• Implemented goals, processes and KPI’s
• Created and implemented multiple forms for reporting and weekly NA update calls
• Streamlined processes for sourcing requests and weekly candidate’s updates
• Trained all Kolkata Team members on both active and passive recruiting techniques
• Closely worked with India management team to ensure productivity
• Review individual and group performance of Kolkata Team
• Closely monitored results and made changes as necessary
Senior Staffing Research Specialist, UNUM
8/2005 – 4/2007
Establish sourcing techniques and methodologies for National Recruiting Department.
Introduced web based research and candidate development through data mining.
• Received “Star Award” in less than a year from business line for recruiting efforts
• Coached and trained recruiters on data mining, networking, and modern sourcing
techniques
• Developed sourcing strategies and candidate leads for recruiters on hard to fill positions
• AIRS – CIR, Certified Internet Recruiter
• Sourced passive candidates through Google, Live, Yahoo, Gigablast, Blogs, Online
Groups, Colleges and Universities, Pagebites, RSS Feeds, Associations, Organizations,
Linkedin, Ziggs, etc.
• Chosen to be on a Select Team to purchase a new ATS system, tested and gave
feedback on each system
Corporate Recruiter, Sovereign Bank
5/2002 – 8/2005
5. Full cycle recruitment of both Corporate and Retail Banking positions based in the North East.
Turned around recruiting results for historically difficult areas.
• Sourced and hired 65% of req load in less than two months on job (approx. 25 positions)
• Developed and executed management sourcing initiative for Villanova office
• Recruited internally by Corporate recruiting department to join their team
• AIRS CDR, Certified Diversity Recruiter
• SHRM Generalist Certification
Contract Recruiter, Citizens Bank
5/2000 – 5/2002
Spearheaded candidate development efforts to fill 75 new Bank Branches in less than a year.
Developed and maintained strategic recruitment initiatives for a fast-paced high-volume
environment.
• Managed full cycle recruitment efforts for Retail, Supermarket, and Brokerage
Operations Departments
• Selected to initiate and maintain recruitment for 75 new branches by Management Team
• Developed highly visible and creative recruitment strategy, resulted in hitting all hiring
goals
• Trained and coached two contract recruiters on recruitment strategies and skill sets
Staffing Manager, Robert Half
10/1999 – 4/2000
Responsible for building and growing relationships with Boston area companies in on order to
meet their staffing needs. Recruited and placed candidates both on a temporary and
permanent basis in various positions.
• Integral part of #1 staffing division in the World for Office Team
• Met all staffing and sales goals every quarter
• Awarded 4-day trip to Florida for success in recruitment and sales achievements
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst - Bachelor of Arts
Graduated May 1997
Completed two internships, West Point Military Academy and Boston University Athletic
Departments
Certifications
People Sourcing Certification Program (2015)
Certified Personal Recruiter
Certified Internet Recruiter
Certified People Sourcing Professional
Certified Diversity Recruiter
Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter
Advanced Internet Recruiter
Advanced Sourcing Certification