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Erica Hepler

@ericahepler

Experienced Director of Talent & People professional with over 10 years of expertise.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth, where I can leverage my expertise in talent acquisition and people management to drive organizational success.

I am an accomplished Director of Talent and People with over a decade of experience in both startup and global corporate environments. My career has been marked by a commitment to crafting and executing innovative recruitment, training, and conflict-resolution strategies. I pride myself on my ability to collaborate with cross-functional leaders to develop effective personnel management solutions that drive organizational success.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my keen ability to identify opportunities for enhancement and lead initiatives that improve efficiency across multiple countries. My experience includes managing high-performing teams and scaling operations in dynamic, high-pressure environments. I have successfully increased headcount significantly while maintaining high retention rates, demonstrating my effectiveness in talent acquisition and people operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Partner Talent Acquisition

Slate

Oct 2024 - Present (8 months)

Managed full-cycle recruiting for corporate roles across various departments, partnering with hiring managers to understand job requirements and develop recruitment strategies. Improved the recruiting system with a focus on operational effectiveness, process and system efficiency, and tech within the start-up environment.

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Lead Talent Acquisition

Tesla

Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Collaborated with Business Leaders and Hiring Managers to identify staffing needs and best strategies. Conducted thorough behavioral-based interviews and phone screens, sourcing and submitting candidates for various leadership and C-Suite positions.

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Talent Acquisition Manager

Yoh- Day & Zimmerman

Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Supported Baker Hughes & GE Transportation by sourcing potential candidates through various online channels and executing recruiting plans. Developed and maintained relationships with recruitment process outsource managers, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates.

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Employment Specialist

Great Lakes Institute of Technology

Apr 2015 - Present (10 years 2 months)

Assisted students and graduates in finding and retaining competitive employment consistent with their vocational goals. Implemented mock interviews and critiques to better prepare students for the interview process, successfully increasing overall school placements from 71% to 82%.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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SHRM

SHRM-CP, Human Resources

Currently pursuing the SHRM-CP certification, enhancing expertise in human resources practices and talent management strategies.

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Great Lakes Institute of Technology

Associate of Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Graduated with an Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. This program provided comprehensive training in operating ultrasound equipment and interpreting diagnostic images.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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