Erica Hepler
@ericahepler
Experienced Director of Talent & People professional with over 10 years of expertise.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Director, Talent Acquisition
Fisker Inc.
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Hired as the first Talent partner, responsible for building and leading a global team of recruiting professionals to meet business hiring needs. Identified cost improvement changes and savings plans, overseeing a high-performing team of 30 Talent partners and specialists across multiple regions.
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
Fisker Inc.
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years)
Scaled the company's headcount by 7X in 2.5 years globally, demonstrating high-volume start-up experience. Collaborated with business intelligence to build on existing KPIs, metrics, and reporting to support recruiting team success.
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.
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.
Recruiting Branch Manager
Career Concepts Staffing
May 2017 - Present (8 years 1 month)
Managed full lifecycle of candidates including sourcing, applicant review, interviewing, and offers. Successfully increased revenue by 87.4% and billing by 81.6% in the first year in sales.
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%.
Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician
Corry Memorial Hospital
May 2005 - Present (20 years 1 month)
Provided sonograms, oral and written technical findings to physicians for medical diagnosis, operating Ultrasound equipment to produce and record images. Ensured the safety and comfort of patients throughout examinations, adapting procedures for pathological medical diagnosis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SHRM
SHRM-CP, Human Resources
Currently pursuing the SHRM-CP certification, enhancing expertise in human resources practices and talent management strategies.
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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