Katie Shiffer

About Katie Shiffer

With over five years at Sonova Group, my core competencies lie in leading talent…

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and HR Operations

   Sonova Group

   May 2023 — Present

   Drive Wholesale Recruitment (medical device) including intake sessions, phone screens and job postings • Manage recruitment team including setting KPI\'s, coaching & mentoring strategy • Manage Head Count approval process, including submission of Empty Seat Kaizen’s to CEO for approval • Responsible for Talent Acquisition Metrics, including, time to fill, Diversity, Veteran Status, & Source of Hire • Utilize Social media, including LinkedIn, facebook, & Instragram for sourcing purposes • Responsible for Talent Acquisition Metrics for AAP planning & execution • Partner with the Hiring Manager and Business Leaders on interview training and process • Responsible for the Recruitment piece of Affirmative Action Planning as it aligns with HR and business strategy and reporting • Plan and execute Recruitment Strategy with an emphasis on diversity, including Career fairs and community outreach • Driving employee retention within the organization and partnering with HR business partners on retention initiatives and Talent Management within the organization • Own talent acquisition projects and drive continuous improvement efforts • Coach and develop direct reports in relationship building strategies and recruiting process excellence • Effectively partner with external recruitment agencies on targeted external searches where necessary • Ownership of executive level recruitment, partner with key stake holders to provide strategic guidance, market intelligence/trends and advice to influence hiring of diverse executive talent • Ensure an impressive candidate experience through thorough communication & timely feedback • Track metrics and use data for strategic analysis of recruiting campaigns, own reporting relationships with senior leaders • Think big picture and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to drive process improvements and efficiencies and manage strategic relationships • Participate in and drive process improvement through A3PS and LEAN/Kaizen events

Education

• University of Iowa

  BS, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

  1993 — 1997

• University of Iowa

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Skills

• Temporary Placement
• Interviewing
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Interviews
• Training
• Hiring
• Human Resources