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Jennifer Durfee

@jenniferdurfee

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Talent Acquisition leader driving ATS transformation, inclusive hiring, and operational scaling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role where I can scale TA operations, lead ATS transformations, champion DEI hiring, and develop high-performing recruiting teams.

I am a strategic, results-driven Talent Acquisition leader with over a decade of progressive leadership across nonprofit and private sectors. I specialize in scaling recruiting functions, implementing enterprise ATS platforms, and building data-informed talent strategies that drive organizational growth.

I have led high-performing teams, partnered with executives to align TA goals to long-term strategy, and delivered measurable outcomes—reducing vacancies by 49% in seven months and 56% in 12 months, implementing UKG Recruiter and Onboarding, and rolling out Greenhouse across regions.

I prioritize inclusive hiring, DEI-focused workforce planning, employer branding, and coaching teams to improve recruiter performance and candidate experience. I bring hands-on experience with ATS implementations, recruitment marketing, and cross-functional change management to accelerate hiring efficiency and talent retention.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Talent Acquisition

Current

Lifetime Assistance, Inc.

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Lead a 9-member talent acquisition and onboarding team across 70+ sites and reduced organization-wide vacancies by 49% in seven months (56% in 12 months) while implementing UKG Recruiter and Onboarding to improve automation and reporting.

Talent Acquisition Onboarding Workforce Planning DEI SOP Development

Recruiting Manager

Monroe Tractor

Jun 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Oversaw recruitment across five states and 18 sites, cutting open requisitions by 40% in four months and implementing Greenhouse with manager training to improve regional adoption.

Greenhouse Pipeline Management Recruitment Marketing Employer Branding DEI Advising

Direct Placement Manager

HR Works, Inc.

Dec 2022 - Apr 2023 (4 months)

Built a direct-hire division for mid- to executive-level placements, developed client acquisition strategies, and implemented proactive sourcing to meet immediate and long-term client hiring needs.

Executive Search Client Acquisition Strategic Sourcing Market Expansion Talent Solutions Recruitment Marketing

Client Services Manager

FTS, Inc.

Feb 2022 - Dec 2022 (10 months)

Expanded client portfolio and led staffing strategy for professional and technical placements, partnering with hiring leaders on forecasting, calibration, and recruitment events.

Client Services Staffing Strategy Technical Recruitment Forecasting Interview Calibration Recruitment Events Account Expansion

Executive Recruiting Manager

Eklego Workforce Solutions

Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 (1 year)

Managed nationwide retained searches for Director-to-C-suite roles in healthcare and senior living and strengthened client relationships through consultative search strategies.

Executive Search Consulting Business Development

Recruiter

Rochester Regional Health

May 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 9 months)

Managed high-volume recruitment across clinical and non-clinical divisions, designed interview and onboarding training programs, and led community outreach recruitment events.

Volume Recruiting Onboarding Community Outreach Candidate Sourcing ATS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stony Brook University

Master of Science, Human Resource Management

Pursuing a Master of Science in Human Resource Management to deepen expertise in HR strategy, talent acquisition, and organizational development.

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Human Resources)

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources focusing on HR principles, employment law, and talent management.