Audwin Barnes
Manager, Talent Acquisition (Head of Talent Acquisition) @Summit Utilities, Inc.
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Manager, Talent Acquisition (Head of Talent Acquisition) @Summit Utilities, Inc.
Centennial, CO, US
I serve as Manager, Talent Acquisition (Head of Talent Acquisition) for a 1,500+ employee, multi‑state natural gas utility, leading enterprise TA strategy and end‑to‑end recruiting operations across all roles. As a player‑coach partnering with executive leaders, I drive TA transformation, workforce planning, TA operations, and inclusive hiring aligned to business objectives.I was hired to lead Talent Acquisition through a major acquisition that doubled the size of our multi‑state organization, redesigning TA structure, processes, and tools to support the expanded footprint. I lead and develop a geographically dispersed TA team and produce executive‑level analytics on applicant flow, inclusive hiring funnels, time‑to‑fill, source effectiveness, and internal mobility to inform senior leadership and board discussions.Since 2022, my team has filled 1,100+ positions with competitive time‑to‑fill and cost‑per‑hire, sustaining strong service levels through acquisition integration, restructuring, and leaner TA resources. I personally lead recruitment for Director‑level and other critical leadership roles, partner with external consultants for select executive searches, and advance inclusive hiring practices while ensuring fully compliant recruitment processes.
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ABOUT AUDWIN BARNES
I am a senior Talent Acquisition leader with extensive experience building, transforming, and scaling enterprise recruitment functions across regulated and high-growth organizations.Currently serve as Head of Talent Acquisition for a 1,500+ employee, multi-state natural gas utility, leading enterprise TA strategy and end-to-end recruiting operations across all job families. Partner with senior leaders through a hands-on, player-coach leadership model to drive TA transformation, workforce planning, and inclusive hiring aligned to long-term business growth.I was hired to lead Talent Acquisition through a major acquisition that doubled the size and geographic footprint of the organization, redesigning TA structure, processes, tools, and analytics to support scalable growth. I deliver executive- and board-level insights across applicant flow, hiring funnels, time-to-fill, and internal mobility to inform strategic workforce decisions.Across my career, I have built and led high-performing TA functions for organizations including Summit Utilities, 7-Eleven, Erie Family Health Centers, and Toyota Industries Commercial Finance. I lead as a servant leader, holding myself accountable for results while prioritizing integrity, trust, and the growth of my teams. I am known for developing strong TA organizations, improving candidate and hiring manager experience, and leveraging data, innovation, and continuous improvement to deliver equitable, business-aligned hiring outcomes.
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