Ashley Carter

About Ashley Carter

I am a Talent Acquisition Operations leader with deep expertise in architecting scalable recruiting infrastructure, optimizing Workday Recruiting, and driving operational excellence across complex, high-volume environments. My work centers on transforming fragmented processes into unified, data-driven systems that improve speed, quality, and compliance across the hiring lifecycle.I partner at the enterprise level collaborating with HR, HRIS, IT, Compensation, Finance, and business leadership to build sustainable TA operating models, strengthen governance, and enhance decision-making through advanced reporting and insights. I am known for anticipating organizational needs, leading cross-functional initiatives, and delivering technology and process solutions that enable TA teams to operate with greater precision and impact.I thrive in roles that require strategic thinking, structured execution, and the ability to influence outcomes across multiple stakeholders. My goal is to create TA ecosystems that elevate the recruiter experience, enhance the candidate journey, and support long-term organizational growth.

Experience

1. Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations

   Dollar Tree Stores

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Serve as the enterprise lead for Workday Recruiting strategy, overseeing configuration governance, roadmap planning, integrations, and cross-functional alignment across HRIS, IT, TA, and Compensation.• Architect scalable, compliant recruiting processes that enable high-volume hiring, reduce friction for recruiters/hiring managers, and support strategic workforce planning needs.• Own the TA technology ecosystem, optimizing system performance, evaluating new tools, driving vendor partnerships, and leading end-to-end implementation efforts for enhancements and integrations.• Develop TA reporting and analytics frameworks, including dashboards, KPIs, and data quality standards that inform executive decision-making and operational planning.• Lead change management efforts for all TA technology/process updates, including stakeholder alignment, communication strategies, training development, and risk mitigation planning.• Partner with senior HR and business leaders to diagnose operational challenges, design long-term solutions, and establish governance models that support consistency across brands and field operations.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives—leveraging TA insights, user feedback, and data trends—to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and elevate overall recruiting efficiency.• Establish and enforce compliance standards (OFCCP, EEO, internal audit), ensuring system accuracy and readiness for regulatory review.• Mentor and guide TA Ops and cross-functional partners, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of proactive problem-solving.