Jennifer Brandenburg

About Jennifer Brandenburg

As a season Talent Acquisition Manager and proven leader in the field, I am passionate about driving talent acquisition strategies that align with organization goals and deliver exceptional results. With extensive experience in recruitment, sourcing, team leadership and talent management, I bring a strategic and collaborative approach to building high performing teams. Throughout my career, I have successfully led and mentored recruitment teams, implementing best practices and driving innovation strategies to attract, hire and retain top talent. I excel in building relationships and am know for my ability to effectively communicate, influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. In addition to my leadership capabilities, I possess a keen eye for identifying top talent and a deep understanding of market trends and industry dynamics. I leverage data driven insights and analytics to inform recruitment strategies, optimize processes and drive continuous improvement. I am passionate about developing and mentoring talent, and I thrive on building high-performing teams that drive organizational success.

Experience

1. Sr Talent Manager (University Recruiting)

   Applied Materials

   Sep 2022 — Present

   Lead and develop a team of high-performing University recruiters, providing mentorship, support, and clear direction to drive results and professional growth. Own, develop and lead scalable, end-to-end early talent programs focused on continuous improvements, stakeholder alignment and measurable results. Spearhead the design and implementation of streamlined processes to increase efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and improve recruiter efficiencies.Oversee and manage Team budget, headcount, and alignment, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Lead Cross functional programs that involve multiple stakeholders across the business, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution. Change Champion – guiding team through transitions and ensuring successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working. A little about me: I am high performing passionate people leader who takes pride in getting things done and overcoming challenges. I’m not afraid to jump in and take on any task, always leading by example and setting the tone for my team. My focus in on driving success through action, ensuring goals are met, improvements and efficiencies are implemented, and growth continues for my team.

Education

• Fox Valley Technical College

  Associates Degree, Management Development - Supervisory

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Customer Service
• Logistics
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Building Relationships
• Screening
• Hiring
• Screening Resumes
• Cold Calling
• College Recruiting
• Permanent Placement
• Peoplesoft
• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Interviews
• Time Management
• Army
• Depot Repair
• Leadership
• Sourcing
• Onboarding
• Temporary Placement
• Military
• Overseas Employment
• Staff Augmentation
• Technical Recruiting
• Job Descriptions
• Government Contracting
• Military and Defense
• Temporary Staffing
• Employee Benefits
• Hris
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Recruiting
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Dod
• Personnel Management