Judi Daunoras Kern

About Judi Daunoras Kern

Talent Acquisition ProfessionalFull Lifecycle Talent Acquisition * Project Management * Multi-site Recruitment Support * Business CollaborationSelf-motivated and ambitious talent acquisition leader offering rich history of success in establishing and executing strategic talent and recruitment solutions for large global organizations in high growth mode and rapidly changing environments. Thrive on challenging opportunities within demanding and fast paced work environment to drive organizational successes. Recognized for ensuring and enforcing consistent application of recruitment and hiring practices, and development of candidate pipelines for niche leadership roles. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong partnerships with business stakeholders, external vendors, and candidate prospects through virtual communication and relationship building.

Experience

1. Head of Talent Acquisition

   ESL FACEIT Group - EFG

   Sep 2022 — Present · US

   Drive the global vision, strategy, and execution of company-wide talent acquisition initiatives, enabling scalable, high-impact hiring aligned with business growth goals. Lead end-to-end recruitment operations, from strategic workforce planning to candidate experience, for a high-growth, international esports organization.> Led the successful implementation and launch of Greenhouse as the new ATS, overseeing all phases of the project—including system selection, configuration, stakeholder alignment, and rollout. Collaborated cross-functionally with internal partners in Project Management, Data, IT, Legal, and HR Operations to ensure a seamless deployment.> Direct all executive-level and HR function recruitment globally, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and ensuring alignment with business priorities.> Manage and mentor a globally dispersed recruitment team of across the U.S, EMEA, and APJ regions.> Built and scaled an internal full-cycle recruitment function from the ground up to support rapid organizational growth. Successfully supported the hiring of 600+ employees in a four-year period.> Collaborate closely with department heads, senior leadership, and People & Culture teams—including Total Rewards, Talent Management, Analytics, and Onboarding—to develop integrated people strategies.> Created and rolled out a comprehensive Recruitment Guide and manager training programs to elevate hiring capabilities across the organization.

Education

• Stockton University

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting

  1997 — 2001