Arthel Hicks

About Arthel Hicks

I am currently the Lead, Talent Acquisition at Instruction Partners, based remotely out…

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Lead

   Instruction Partners

   Mar 2022 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US

   Manage a portfolio of searches simultaneously, ranging in level and complexity across the organization overseeing all stages of the search process from role design to offer;• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify key skills and competencies required for openings; write and proofread job descriptions;• Serve as the face of Instruction Partners with candidates, ensuring timely, warm, and professional communication to support an engaging and positive experience for applicants;• Accurately assess candidates through behavioral-based interviewing and expeditiously advance high-quality candidates for the hiring manager’s review;• Build diverse candidate pipelines through active and passive recruitment methods;• Proactively leverage internal and external networks to build strong candidate pools while conducting prospect calls with potential candidates on an ongoing basis;• Build relationships across the internal team and with external stakeholders in order to build diverse candidate pipelines;• Communicate effectively with hiring teams including candidate profiles calibration as aligned to role requirements, ensuring that each stage of the search process is equity-centered;• Identify, disrupt, and address potential unconscious bias at all stages of the search process with professional judgment, nuance, and generosity of spirit;• Facilitate search-related meetings, while engaging a diverse set of internal stakeholders and driving them toward specific outcomes;• Analyze talent acquisition data and metrics to inform decisions about search strategy;• Maintain and continuously improve the systems and processes necessary to sustain a best-in-class talent acquisition function;• Manage and fully utilize Instruction Partners’ ATS to ensure the timely filing of roles, consistent correspondence with candidates, and clear pipeline communication with hiring managers;• Support the broader People & Culture team with special projects as assigned.