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Marilyn Hayes

@marilynhayes

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Results-driven Senior Recruiter

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a Lead/Senior Recruiter role where I can leverage my strengths in talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, and data-driven recruitment to drive business success and elevate team performance.

As a seasoned Senior Recruiter, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and a relentless commitment to excellence in talent acquisition. With a proven track record of identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier talent in fast-paced, high-demand markets, I am passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion to enrich organizational culture and drive business success.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strategic, data-driven approach to recruitment, building trusted partnerships with stakeholders and driving continuous improvements in recruitment efficiency. I am eager to leverage my strengths in a Lead/Senior Recruiter role, contributing to growth and elevating team performance.

With a strong background in technical recruiting, data-driven recruitment, and stakeholder partnership, I am confident in my ability to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and innovative organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Contract Senior Recruiter

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Microsoft

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Spearheaded high-volume recruitment for critical teams at Microsoft, achieving a 98% close rate and a 39-day time-to-fill for technical roles. Educated candidates on equity compensation and built trust with hiring managers, aligning recruitment with organizational needs.

Recruitment Strategy Data Analytics Stakeholder Management Technical Recruiting Mentoring Hiring ATS Recruitment

Senior Recruiter, Technology

The Walt Disney Company

May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)

Led talent acquisition for Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, managing searches within tight timelines and developing creative sourcing strategies to build a diverse talent pipeline.

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Relationship Building Process Optimization

Senior Sourcing Recruiter

Amazon Web Services

Mar 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Developed strategic sourcing initiatives to build a diverse pipeline of technical talent for AWS. Partnered with hiring managers to ensure alignment in candidate profiles and streamline the hiring process.

Sourcing Hiring Technical Recruiting Data Analytics

Senior Defense Contracting Recruiter

Core4ce

Oct 2020 - Mar 2021 (5 months)

Sourced specialized technical talent for defense contracting roles, enhancing commitment to inclusive hiring and performing comprehensive candidate evaluations.

Sourcing Hiring Relationship Building Recruitment Strategy Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Technical Recruiter/Account Manager

TEEMA Group

Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 (9 months)

Managed full-cycle recruitment across multiple industries, specializing in sourcing diverse candidates and collaborating with hiring managers to meet unique needs.

Recruitment Candidate Sourcing Collaboration Hiring Recruitment Strategy Relationship Management Talent Acquisition

Owner - Project Manager/Sub-Contracting Manager/Principal Recruiter

5 Star Placements

Aug 2013 - Jan 2020 (6 years 5 months)

Spearheaded recruitment operations for federal government contracts, ensuring compliance and building strategic stakeholder relationships to support business objectives.

Project Management Recruitment Compliance Proposal Management

Senior Technical Recruiter

Act 1 Group (Apple-One)

Aug 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 1 month)

Designed staffing solutions for NASA’s GOES program, utilizing targeted searches and partnering with Program Managers to align recruitment with project goals.

Technical Recruiting Staffing Relationship Management Recruitment

Human Resources Specialist

Department of the Interior (USGS)

Aug 2008 - Apr 2011 (2 years 8 months)

Acted as a diversity recruitment ambassador, advising on staffing strategies and leading sourcing initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within the workforce.

Diversity And Inclusion Staffing Strategy Compliance Sourcing Recruitment Strategy