Sarah Silva

About Sarah Silva

As a forward-thinking talent acquisition and HR leader with 20+ years of experience, I’m driven by the opportunity to connect great people with meaningful work—and help organizations grow through smarter hiring. My background spans recruiting strategy, workforce planning, and full-spectrum HR leadership, giving me a holistic lens on how talent drives business outcomes.Formerly certified as a Global (GPHR®) and Senior (SPHR®) HR professional, I bring depth in building inclusive, high-performing teams across industries. My focus today is on delivering exceptional candidate experiences, leveraging data and digital tools, and driving continuous improvement in how we attract and retain top talent.I specialize in curating diverse pipelines through proactive sourcing, storytelling, and community engagement. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution—aligning hiring efforts with company goals, coaching leaders, and helping teams scale with intention. With a strong customer mindset and a bias for action, I’m always looking ahead: shaping talent strategies that are agile, people-centered, and built for what’s next.

Experience

1. Senior Recruiter

   T-Mobile

   Jan 2022 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   As a Senior Recruiter at T-Mobile, I lead full-cycle recruiting for our SMB and Mid-Market Sales teams, as well as other strategic sales leadership roles that are critical to our growth. I partner closely with executive leadership to shape hiring strategies that not only meet today’s needs but anticipate tomorrow’s talent landscape.My focus is on quality, speed, and impact—delivering diverse pipelines through a mix of sourcing creativity, market insight, and relationship-driven outreach. I\'m proud to be a consistent top performer on our team, and honored to have been nominated multiple times for T-Mobile’s PEAK award, a reflection of my dedication to excellence and partnership.Whether advising on workforce planning, optimizing the candidate experience, or helping build out new markets, I bring a strategic, consultative approach. I thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in influencing hiring outcomes that move the business forward—always with a focus on people, potential, and purpose.

Education

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Business Administration and Management, General

• Regis University

  Business Administration

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Training
• Employee Benefits
• Policy
• Leadership
• Personnel Management
• HR Policies
• Onboarding
• Management
• Hris
• Hiring
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Project Planning
• Workforce Planning
• Analysis
• New Hire Orientations
• Deferred Compensation
• Talent Acquisition
• Time Management
• Succession Planning
• Talent Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Internet Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Fmla
• Interviewing
• Employee Engagement
• Job Descriptions
• Employee Training
• Background Checks
• Employment Law
• Business Development
• Organizational Development
• Benefits Negotiation
• Conflict Resolution
• Resume Writing
• Payroll