Chika Ananaba

About Chika Ananaba

Hi there! 🤗I’m a strategic, people-first Talent Acquisition Leader with 7+ years of experience driving inclusive hiring strategies and building high-performing teams across healthcare, tech, Biotech, Legal, Finance, Sales, and corporate industries. I believe hiring isn’t just about filling roles, it’s about shaping culture, scaling impact, and aligning talent with business vision.Throughout my career, I’ve led full-cycle recruitment, championed DEI initiatives, developed early talent pipelines, and built trusted partnerships with C-suite leaders. I’m known for blending data-driven decisions with a human-centered approach to enhance candidate experience, mentor recruiters, and streamline operations.What I bring to the table: Scalable hiring strategies & workforce planning Strong leadership in DEI, employer branding & early talent programs Expertise in recruiting analytics, talent mapping & stakeholder enablement Advanced sourcing (Boolean/X-ray) & pipeline development Hands-on experience with Workday, Greenhouse, ADP, iCIMS, Paycom & SeekOut Deep knowledge of HR compliance, onboarding, and process optimizationI\'m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, sharing insights, and exploring new opportunities to make an impact. Let\'s chat! Core HR & Talent Acquisition ExpertiseTalent Acquisition | Recruiting Strategy | Workforce Planning | Employer Branding | DEI Hiring | Full-Cycle Recruiting | Executive Search | Early Talent | Campus Recruiting | Talent Pipeline Development | Stakeholder Management | Interview Coaching | Onboarding Optimization | Candidate Experience | Change Management | Training & Development | Recruiting Analytics | Time-to-Fill | Quality of Hire | Workday | Greenhouse | ADP | UltiPro | iCIMS | Lever | Paycom | SeekOut | LinkedIn Recruiter | Boolean Sourcing | Market Mapping

Experience

1. Regional Talent Acquisition Manager

   Priority Ambulance

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Lead end-to-end recruiting operations across multiple regions, driving scalable talent strategies aligned with business growth and workforce planning goals. • Partner with senior leadership to forecast workforce needs, optimize headcount, and align hiring goals with operational objectives. • Oversee a high-performing team supporting multi-state hiring for Technology, Finance, Sales, Operations, Healthcare, Field, Clinical and corporate functions. • Develop and execute Veteran & DEI-focused hiring initiatives and community partnerships with colleges, EMS programs, and workforce organizations to strengthen pipelines. • Build and implement data-driven dashboards in Paycom and Smartsheet to visualize recruiting metrics, identify trends, and drive accountability. • Collaborate with HR and Operations leaders to improve onboarding, internal mobility, and employee engagement across all business units. • Lead initiatives that enhance employer branding and engagement, and retention-driven campaigns. • Train and mentor hiring managers & team on best practices in interviewing, candidate experience, and inclusive hiring.

Education

• Georgia Southwestern State University

  Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services

• Walden University

  Master's degree, Human Resources Management and Services