Jason Watt

About Jason Watt

Accomplished Talent Acquisition Leader with 25+ years of experience driving strategic…

Experience

1. Sr Recruiting Business Partner (Ta Team Lead)

   Amazon

   Apr 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Senior Recruiting Business Partner & Team Lead | AmazonLeading end-to-end recruiting for Amazon Prime, Automated Marketing Tech/Events, Customer Behavior Analytics, and Creators/Social Media organizations.Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership• Partner with VPs, Directors, and HRBPs to align hiring strategies with business objectives and headcount targets• Drive data-informed decisions using QuickSight, AI Recruiting Suite, and LinkedIn Talent Insights• Deliver comprehensive WBR/MBR/QBR reports tracking hiring goals, risks, and KPIsKey Achievements:• Consistently Exceeded Hiring Goals: Achieved 102% of annual targets, reaching EOY goals by July• Outstanding Offer Acceptance: Maintained exceptional rates (2023: 97.9%, 2024: 92.78%, 2025: 100%)• Reduced Time to Fill: Achieved 39.09-day average (32% better than NA Stores average)- PMT roles: 86.9% improvement (396.89 to 52.12 days)- SDE roles: 45.3% improvement (212.47 to 116.24 days)Process Optimization & Quality Leadership• Implemented req prioritization system and standardized technical requirements across organizations• Led NA Stores as SME for req health/analytics, improving data accuracy by 23.5%• Developed comprehensive recruiter training programs and hiring manager resources• Spearheaded 12-person Employee Value Proposition project, achieving 79% cost reduction in branded content productionDEI & Sourcing Excellence• Designed innovative sourcing strategies leveraging Boolean expertise and diverse talent partnerships• Expanded pipelines through HBCU/Hispanic-serving institution partnerships and Amazon Affinity Group collaborations• Champion inclusive recruiting practices and DEI initiatives in competitive marketsCore Strengths:• Strategic stakeholder management• Data-driven decision making• Process optimization• Candidate closing expertise• Training & mentorship• DEI advocacy

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

  1993 — 1998

Skills

• Sales
• Business Intelligence
• College Recruiting
• Sharepoint
• Sql
• Asp.net
• Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Negotiation
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Staffing Services
• Cloud Computing
• Sourcing
• Information Technology
• Telecommunications
• Interviews
• Software Development
• Temporary Placement
• Technical Recruiting
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Business Analysis
• Internet Recruiting
• Security
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership
• Management
• Cold Calling
• C#
• .net
• Databases