Candice Aikhionbare
•People Partner[Recruitment Wizard]Talent Acquisition Leader[Career Matchmaker]DEI Champion• •Talent recruitment is a universal need; the methods & technologies may differ, but the fundamental goal remains consistent•
- Role
- Executive Talent Acquisition Partner, Global Sourcing & Recruitment at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Candice Aikhionbare
My name is Candice Aikhionbare, a vibrant self-motivated, team-oriented People Partner, Recruiting & HR professional. Learn more about me below. Education:*Bowie State University Bowie, Maryland Master of Arts in Human Resource Development [Concentration on Training & Development]- Graduated *University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL Bachelor of Health Administration- Graduated Expert in niche talent sourcing and full-cycle recruitment within multiple industries including technology, healthcare, social services and education. Successful track record of exceeding metrics, early career mentoring, career coaching, and training new hires. High performing strategic liaison between HR and the business in alignment with benefits, compliance and employee relations. My background encompasses a blend of technical and corporate recruiting, internal consulting, and building strategic partnerships. In my recent position at The Walt Disney Company, I facilitated DEI trainings, consulted on internal job mobility, and managed talent metrics, all of which have equipped me to effectively bridge the gap between business objectives and HR strategies.I am passionate about fostering inclusive work environments and have a proven track record of meeting goals and driving performance across various sectors, including technology and healthcare. I believe my skills in training and consulting, combined with my experience as a liaison between HR, employees, and candidates, position me well for the next step in my career.Summary of Qualifications:• 10 years of experience in staffing, corporate recruiting (non-technical/technical), and HR business partnerships, working with leaders to align people strategies with business goals• 8 years of campus recruiting and university relationship management, with 6 years of experience in HR talent development, training, and diversity & inclusion consulting• 6 years of experience in remote, domestic, international, and territory/travel recruitment• 4 years of leading and mentoring high-performing recruiters, driving team performance through coaching & training
Experience
Executive Talent Acquisition Partner, Global Sourcing & Recruitment
Jan 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Lead the development and enhancement of executive sourcing strategies that attract top-tier talent (Director+ to Executive level roles.• Source external talent across technical and non-technical business units, including HPE Aruba Networking, Hybrid Cloud, Compute, HPC & AI, Global Sales & Operations, Finance, Legal and Global Marketing.• Innovate sourcing techniques and utilize talent mapping to build robust and diverse candidate pipelines for executive level positions.• Proactively source and engage high-potential candidates through market research, networking, and direct outreach.• Manage the sourcing and interview process for external candidates across business units, ensuring alignment with high standards for executive-level roles• Address talent and diversity gaps, tailoring recruitment strategies to meet specific hiring needs.• Build and nurture relationships with passive candidates to maintain a steady executive talent pipeline.• Utilize recruitment tools to track, manage, and update candidate information and progress.(WorkdayATS, Phenom)• Collaborate with senior leaders to clarify recruiting strategies and drive talent acquisition projects. • Conduct market research and analyze industry data to identify talent trends, forecast future needs, and ensure HPE\'s competitive edge in the technology sector.
Education
University of North Florida
Bachelor's Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
2009 — 2013
Bowie State University
Human Resource Development, HRD concentration on Training and Consulting
2015 — 2017
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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