Ben Powell

About Ben Powell

As a self diagnosed extrovert, I thrive in the company of others, and enjoy finding ways…

Experience

1. Director of IT Recruiting, Partner

   1link Technology

   Oct 2019 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   Develop and implement strategic IT recruitment plans to meet the organization\'s talent acquisition objectives and support business growth. • Train IT recruiters, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management to ensure high-quality talent acquisition outcomes. • Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, technical skills assessment, and offer negotiation. • Collaborate with hiring managers and department heads to understand their hiring needs, workforce planning, and talent requirements. • Conduct market research and analysis to identify current trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability in the IT industry. • Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors, agencies, and professional networks to expand the talent pool and enhance recruitment efforts.• Develop and implement best practices for candidate experience as well as identify opportunities to improve diversity and inclusion initiatives. • Manage applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment processes, track candidate data, and generate reports for leadership. • Provide regular updates and feedback on recruitment activities to ensure best practices are followed and market leading talent is identified for our clients.