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Shirley Womack

@shirleywomack

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Dynamic Global Talent Acquisition Leader with 20+ years of experience.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my expertise to drive strategic talent initiatives and contribute to organizational growth.

I am a dynamic Global Talent Acquisition Leader with over 20 years of experience across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, specializing in the Life Sciences and Emerging Technology sectors. My proven track record includes leading high-performing recruitment teams and delivering strategic talent solutions that drive business performance. I am recognized for building and optimizing talent acquisition functions, driving operational efficiency, and leading complex global initiatives with precision, speed, and budget control.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed global teams and budgets, achieving significant improvements in recruitment efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. My expertise in leveraging technology, including advanced AI and automation tools, has allowed me to streamline recruitment processes and enhance productivity. I am passionate about creating scalable, future-ready recruitment strategies and fostering cultures of transparency, excellence, and empowerment that fuel sustainable growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Global Talent Acquisition

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ResMed, Inc.

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Leading global talent acquisition strategy during significant organizational transformation, enhancing agility and aligning recruitment with strategic business outcomes. Mentoring a team of 30+ and managing a $5M budget, achieving a 68% efficiency improvement and a 25% YoY hiring growth rate.

Talent Acquisition Team Leadership Budget Management Employer Branding Recruitment Strategy Performance Metrics Change Management Data Analytics

Director, Global TA Delivery

ResMed, Inc.

May 2023 - Jan 2024 (8 months)

Directed global recruitment operations, streamlining processes and enhancing compliance and diversity initiatives. Acted as strategic advisor to senior leadership, achieving consistent hiring results during organizational restructuring.

Recruitment Operations Compliance Change Management Performance Management Strategic Advisor Team Realignment Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition

ResMed, Inc.

Oct 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Led global recruitment for the largest business portfolio, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver aligned talent strategies. Promoted gender equity and drove representation in key regions, achieving equal balance in APAC and EU.

Cross Functional Collaboration Recruitment Strategy Data Driven Decision Making Talent Acquisition Project Management Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Abbott Labs

Apr 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years 6 months)

Led a global team in aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals. Managed a large-scale acquisition integration and improved hiring processes, enhancing customer satisfaction and recruitment performance.

Team Leadership Recruitment Strategy Process Improvement Customer Satisfaction Employer Branding Training Development

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Roche

Dec 2014 - Apr 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Managed full-cycle recruitment within the Molecular Diagnostics division, achieving cost reductions and enhancing hiring quality through structured assessment tools. Led commercial recruitment efforts and enterprise-level projects.

Commercial Recruitment Stakeholder Management Team Leadership