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Melissa Wheeler

@melissawheeler

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Mission-driven Talent Acquisition leader with expertise in scalable recruiting.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, embraces diversity, and offers growth opportunities.

I am a mission-driven and results-focused Talent Acquisition leader with extensive experience in building scalable recruiting operations and sourcing strategies across corporate, government, and startup environments. My proven ability to lead global teams and optimize hiring processes has enabled me to deliver top-tier talent for technical, cleared, and executive roles. I am adept in proposal support, compliance, and training hiring managers across DOD and IC agency contracts, ensuring that all recruitment activities meet OFCCP and EEO compliance standards.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed teams and implemented data-driven strategies that enhance sourcing efficiency and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. At Expedia Group, I built a sourcing intake process that resulted in a remarkable 233% increase in team hiring capacity. My experience at DataPrime as the Director of Human Resources allowed me to align HR strategies with business objectives, driving rapid organizational growth and fostering an inclusive culture. I am passionate about utilizing technology and analytics to improve recruitment processes and enhance candidate experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Talent Acquisition Leader

Expedia Group

Jul 2021 - Jan 2025 (3 years 6 months)

Managed a global team of over 12 sourcers, overseeing workflow, performance, and bandwidth alignment. Built a sourcing intake process that increased team hiring capacity by 233% and streamlined stakeholder communication. Served as an iCIMS superuser, partnering with HRIS to implement workflows and maintain audit readiness.

Talent Acquisition Global Team Management Sourcing DEI

Director of Human Resources

DataPrime

Nov 2020 - Jul 2021 (8 months)

Built and scaled high-performing executive and early career recruiting teams within eight months, aligning HR strategies with business objectives for rapid organizational growth. Spearheaded data-driven hiring strategies, introducing candidate quality metrics that enhanced hiring precision and ensured top talent alignment. Partnered with senior leadership to establish frameworks for EEO compliance

HR strategy Recruiting Data Driven Hiring Growth

HR Talent Acquisition Manager

Amazon Web Services

Apr 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 8 months)

Hired top-level AWS SA talent with clearances across various U.S. markets and collaborated with business leaders on DEI hiring strategies. Developed and launched an Interview and HR Intern Platform, streamlining talent acquisition workflows and enhancing scalability. Led recruiting initiatives across AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions, achieving a 20% reduction in hiring timelines through process optimi

Talent Acquisition Cleared Hiring DEI HR Intern Platform Recruitment HRIS Process Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Colorado Christian University

Master’s in Organizational Leadership, Organizational Leadership

Obtained an advanced degree in Human Resources, specializing in Organizational Leadership. Focused on developing leadership skills and strategic human resources management.