Jocelyn Branam
@jocelynbranam
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader driving organizational success.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with a proven track record in finding and nurturing talent that drives organizational success. With extensive experience in metrics analysis and process improvement, I excel in executive recruitment, significantly reducing agency spend while enhancing recruitment efficiency. My passion lies in fostering strong partnerships with HR and business leaders to align talent acquisition with company growth and values.
Currently, as Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Rite Aid, I lead a recruitment team and manage a $3M budget, enhancing talent strategies and collaborating with executives for strategic hiring and succession planning. I have pioneered innovative sourcing methods and selection tools, ensuring optimal candidate fit and continuous improvement in talent acquisition processes. My commitment to diversity recruitment and data-driven decision-making has resulted in successful hires across various sectors.
Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented metrics to track recruitment effectiveness, driving results and fostering strong partnerships with HR and business leaders. I am dedicated to aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals and enhancing the overall candidate experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vice President, Talent Acquisition
Rite Aid
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Led recruitment team, managed a $3M budget, and enhanced talent strategies, collaborating with executives for strategic hiring and succession planning. Co-led WorkDay Recruiting design and oversaw vendor relationships, spearheading talent acquisition strategy aligned with Rite Aid's brand vision. Developed and implemented metrics to track recruitment effectiveness, fostering strong partnerships wi
Manager, Professional Recruitment
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
Jul 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Aligned hiring processes with managers, ensuring clear expectations and outcomes while supervising and developing two recruiters. Conducted intake meetings with hiring managers to ensure alignment on positions and expectations, providing recommendations on effective interviewing strategies. Analyzed data and metrics to aid with targeted diversified recruitment plans, collaborating closely with the
Recruiting Manager
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Jun 2012 - Jul 2018 (6 years 1 month)
Supervised four recruiters, expanding the team from one, and managed recruitment operations to improve efficiency and reduce agency costs from $250,000+ to $75,000. Led ATS implementation, automating processes and saving time and resources, while collaborating with executives for high-level hires. Spearheaded the RFP process for a new ATS/Onboarding system, revolutionizing recruitment workflow and
Recruiter
Milton Hershey School
Mar 2006 - Jun 2012 (6 years 3 months)
Implemented recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent, enhancing applicant quality and conducting candidate interviews and prescreening. Served as an HR consultant to hiring managers, improving recruitment processes and contributing to the HRIS team. Led a process improvement team, optimizing hiring with impactful organizational changes and earning an award for pioneering diversity recruitm
Education
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The Pennsylvania State University
Master of Arts, Health Administration
Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Health Administration. Focuses on advanced topics in healthcare management and administration.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Fine Arts
Completed a Bachelor of Arts with a focus on Interdisciplinary Fine Arts. Explored various artistic disciplines and their interconnections.
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