Kelsey Hawkins

Experience

1. Director Talent Acquisition

   Southeastern Grocers

   Aug 2023 — Present

   This role is responsible for leading all aspects of talent acquisition for the organization, with a strong emphasis on leadership, relationships, and strategy. This role encompasses multiple areas, including candidate experience, talent attraction, corporate recruiting, hiring, compliance, internal mobility leadership, employment branding, and the interview process. Ensures a positive candidate experience through effective communication and personalized attention. Develops and executes comprehensive strategies to attract high-quality talent across various functions, enhances the organization\'s employer brand, and ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations. Fostering internal mobility and providing career advising supports employee growth and progression. Additionally, this role will lead a team of talent acquisition professionals, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture, and drives initiatives to engage diverse talent, particularly in the Retail & Seasonal Recruitment sector.

Education

• UCF College of Business

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management, Minor in Marketing

  2012 — 2016