Andrea M. Fernandez

Talent Acquisition Projects & Employer Branding Specialist @Smith Nephew

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Lead and manage strategic recruiting projects, including the migration from our current CRM to Workday, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption to hiring operations.• Develop and maintain partnerships with colleges and universities across the U.S, supporting early talent initiatives and internship/co-op programs.• Conduct talent mapping and pipeline building to proactively identify and engage high-potential candidates for critical and future roles.• Support and enhance the company’s employment brand, collaborating with internal stakeholders to promote Smith+Nephew as an employer of choice.• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, IT, and business leaders to align recruiting systems, tools, and processes with organizational goals.