Katy Wells

About Katy Wells

I genuinely enjoy the people side of hiring. Helping someone find the right opportunity and a team grow in the right way. That’s what pulled me into Talent Acquisition, and it’s what’s kept me here.I’m a Talent Acquisition and HR Operations professional with experience across finance, construction, and sales environments. Working in different types of businesses has taught me how teams really function day-to-day, which helps me go beyond just filling roles. I focus on building hiring approaches that actually work for the people involved; candidates, hiring managers, and the business.I’m especially passionate about employer branding, candidate experience, and ATS implementation. I like bringing structure to recruiting, improving processes, and making hiring feel more thoughtful and less transactional. Whether I’m partnering with leaders on strategy or rolling up my sleeves to close tough roles, my goal is the same: create a hiring experience that reflects the company at its best.I believe the way you hire says a lot about who you are as an organization. Done well, it becomes a real competitive advantage.I’m currently exploring opportunities in Talent Acquisition and HR Operations where I can help teams build strong foundations and grow with intention.Outside of work, you’ll usually find me baking, working on a craft project, or organizing my life in a planner. I love building things that are both creative and structured.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Partner

   Meritage Homes

   Mar 2022 — Present · Scottsdale, AZ, US

   Partner with Regional, Divisional, and Corporate leadership to determine staffing needs and strategy. Manage full cycle recruitment process including sourcing, initial screening, manager interview, assessments and job offer. Partner with internal HR stakeholders including Compensation and HR Business Partners to drive clarity around job pricing, offer approvals. Proactively establish pipeline of qualified and passive candidates. Leverages applicant tracking system for all candidate workflow including application, interviews, offers and onboarding. Researches and understands current industry and recruitment trends. Adept at using creative and cutting-edge ways to recruit. Comfortable with constant networking including inside and outside of industry. As needed, support HR leadership to address employee related matters and provides support on various HR trainings. Support corporate, regional and divisional initiatives around talent acquisition, talent acquisition and talent management as assigned.

Education

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor's degree, Humanities/Humanistic Studies