Keith Soss
Talent Management | Operations Management | Veteran
- Role
- Human Resources Business Partner - Talent Acquisition and Onboarding at Big Dutchman North America
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Keith Soss
I am a dedicated leader with over 22 years of experience in military, corporate, and…
Experience
Human Resources Business Partner - Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
Mar 2025 — Present · Holland, MI, US
Talent Acquisition | Talent DevelopmentDeveloped and executed comprehensive talent management programs that transformed employee engagement and retention efforts, aligning with the strategic goals of the organization.• Designed and executed enterprise-level talent management strategies that drove a 35% increase in employee engagement scores and reduced voluntary turnover by 28%, directly aligning talent practices with long-term organizational goals.• Led strategic Talent Acquisition operations as Manager of Talent Acquisition, overseeing full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and leadership development. Improved new hire retention by 40% and decreased time-to-productivity by 25%, while embedding a culture of performance and accountability.• Engineered a data-driven Talent Acquisition program that reduced time-to-fill by 75% and cut hiring costs by 90% annually, using predictive analytics, market benchmarking, and streamlined recruitment workflows.• Established high-impact workforce onboarding initiatives, company training, career ladders, and individualized development plans. These programs supported succession planning and professional growth for 100% of employees across key business units.• Championed performance management reform, mentoring 7+ departmental leaders and deploying KPIs that resulted in a 50% improvement in team productivity and stronger alignment with corporate objectives.• Forged strategic partnerships with 8+ local educational institutions and veteran organizations, increasing candidate pipeline quality and diversity, while positioning Big Dutchman as a top employer brand among transitioning servicemembers and early-career talent.
Education
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - BA
2008 — 2010
University of Arkansas
Master of Science - MS
2017 — 2019
The New School's Milano School
Bachelor's degree
2004 — 2007
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