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Hayley Shelton

@hayleyshelton

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Strategic HR leader with over a decade of transformative experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values strategic HR leadership and fosters a culture of growth and inclusion.

I am a strategic and people-first HR executive with over a decade of experience leading transformative talent initiatives across various industries. My expertise lies in creating and scaling dynamic HR functions that drive business success through data-backed decisions, agile leadership, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. I am known for aligning people strategies with company goals and building inclusive cultures that deliver measurable organizational growth.

In my current role as a Senior Recruiter at ADP, I specialize in delivering RPO solutions for high-profile placements across diverse industries. I partner with senior stakeholders to lead initiatives in recruitment, talent retention, and succession planning. My previous experiences include consulting roles where I designed leadership development programs and implemented employee engagement strategies that significantly reduced turnover and improved operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Recruiter, RPO Platinum Division

Current

ADP LLC

Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Delivered RPO/Platinum-level talent solutions backed by deep HR expertise, specializing in niche and high-profile placements (Director, VP, C-level) across diverse industries. Partnered directly with senior stakeholders to lead short- and long-term initiatives in implementation, recruiting, talent retention, succession planning, and compensation.

Stakeholder Management Succession Planning Compensation Talent Analytics Recruitment

Director of Human Resources

NovaTech, Inc.

Jul 2015 - Present (10 years)

Member of the executive team responsible for defining company-wide HR vision and talent strategies during a high-growth phase. Spearheaded the implementation of new HRIS and LMS systems to support employee performance and training.

HRIS Implementation LMS Training Workforce Planning

Talent Acquisition Director

MetLife Southern Financial

Directed talent acquisition efforts, responsible for recruiting top talent and building strong teams. This role involved strategic planning for recruitment and managing the hiring process.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Strategy Team Building Candidate Sourcing Interviewing Onboarding Employer Branding Applicant Tracking Systems Workforce Planning

Senior Consultant, HR Business Partner

Park Avenue Consulting Services LLC

Mar 2017 - Present (8 years 4 months)

Delivered executive coaching, HR consulting, and full-cycle talent management to startups, mid-size firms, and enterprise clients. Designed and launched scalable leadership development programs, boosting internal promotion pipelines and succession planning success rates.

Executive Coaching HR Consulting Talent Management Leadership Development Succession Planning Employee Engagement Policy Implementation Team Management Client Communication Turnover Reduction

Sr. Director of HR & Training

First Acceptance Insurance Corp.

Directed HR and training functions, focusing on developing and implementing strategies to improve human capital and organizational effectiveness. This included overseeing talent acquisition and employee development.

HR strategy Org Effectiveness Talent Acquisition Employee Development Performance Management Leadership Training Succession Planning HR Policies

HR Project Manager, Bridgestone Americas

NorthHighland Consulting LLC

Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Led enterprise-wide training and change management initiatives during Bridgestone Americas’ transformation project, managing the training rollout of the “Be Bridgestone” Foundations Program. Orchestrated a major operational consolidation across four regional facilities, successfully integrating teams into a newly established corporate headquarters.

Change Management Project Management Strategic Planning Process Improvement Program Success Stakeholder Management Client Relations

Learning & Development Manager

Carlex Glass America

Managed learning and development initiatives. This role focused on enhancing employee skills and knowledge through various training programs.

Learning Development Training Programs Curriculum Development Performance Improvement Instructional Design Talent Development Coaching Mentoring Program Management

Corporate Training Specialist

Smith & Wesson Security Solutions

Served as a Corporate Training Specialist, responsible for designing and delivering training programs to employees. This role focused on enhancing skills and ensuring compliance with company standards.

Corporate Training Training Delivery Compliance Instructional Design E Learning Performance Improvement

Corp. Benefits Specialist, Director of HR & Compliance

Vaco, LLC

Managed corporate benefits as a specialist for Clarcor, Inc., and later directed HR and compliance for Omnis Health. This involved overseeing various HR functions and ensuring regulatory adherence.

HR Compliance HR Management Compliance Employee Relations Policy Development Compensation Benefits HR Operations Risk Management Auditing

Executive Recruiter

The Mergis Group/Randstad

Worked as an Executive Recruiter, specializing in placing high-level professionals in various industries. This involved extensive networking and client relationship management.

Executive Recruitment Networking Client Relationship Management Talent Sourcing Interviewing Negotiation Market Research Business Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Gonzaga University

M.A., Organizational Leadership

Focused on advanced principles of organizational behavior, change management, and leadership strategies. Developed skills in fostering effective team dynamics and driving organizational growth.

University of Denver

M.R.L.S., Environmental & Natural Resources Law

Specialized in the legal and regulatory aspects of environmental and natural resources. Gained expertise in policy analysis and compliance within environmental law.