Heather Brenner
Talent Acquisition Manager @OCLI Vision
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WORK HISTORY
Talent Acquisition Manager @OCLI Vision
Garden City, NY, US
I lead the Talent Acquisition function supporting all hiring across clinic operations and corporate offices. I built and scaled the TA team and infrastructure from the ground up, partnering closely with senior leadership to align hiring strategy with business growth.Key Responsibilities & Impact:* Built and implemented an end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy from scratch to support multi-site clinical and corporate hiring* Recruited, trained, and developed a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, with a focus on consistency, candidate experience, and results* Led the implementation, and rollout of a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), improving visibility, compliance, and hiring efficiency* Designed and implemented TA metrics and KPIs, including time-to-fill, pipeline health, and hiring volume* Created and presented monthly hiring analytics and insights to senior leadership to inform workforce planning and decision-making* Developed and launched a company-wide employer branding strategy to strengthen talent pipelines and improve candidate engagement* Served as a trusted partner to hiring managers and executives across clinical and corporate functions
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ABOUT HEATHER BRENNER
People leader | Team builder | Talent and Employee Relations expertPeople are my passion, and building strong, scalable people functions is what I do best. I’m a seasoned People & Talent leader with 20+ years of experience designing, growing, and optimizing people teams in fast-paced, complex environments. My background spans retail, SaaS, fintech, and biotech, giving me a broad perspective and the ability to adapt people strategies to different business models and growth stages.I’m deeply committed to building trust in the people function. I believe employees should feel confident in the guidance they receive—and never feel like they were “sold a bill of goods.” My approach centers on transparency, partnership, and helping individuals find roles and career paths where they can truly thrive.Known for my high energy and relationship-driven leadership style, I excel at building long-lasting partnerships with hiring managers, leaders, and candidates. This foundation has consistently driven low turnover, strong employee engagement, and successful scaling efforts in high-growth organizations.I bring extensive experience navigating complex employee relations matters, leading through ambiguity, and operating effectively in politically sensitive environments. I’ve led employee calibrations, supported new leader integrations, and driven RFP and implementation processes for people tools—particularly ATS and performance management systems—focused on making teams more efficient and effective.I’m results-driven, people-first, and genuinely love what I do.Specialties:Talent Management • Employee Relations • Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition • Employee Engagement • Team & Function Building • College Relations • Succession Planning • Performance Management • People Technology (ATS & PM Systems)
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