Lisa Austin Cornwall

About Lisa Austin Cornwall

I am a global talent acquisition professional and consultant with experience delivering strategic, full-cycle recruiting for high-growth and enterprise teams, to include, Compass Group USA, Bain & Company, GattiHR, NCH Corporation and Hilton. I partner closely with hiring managers to source, assess, and secure top talent across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Sales, Marketing and more.What I bring to the table for hiring teams:• Strategic Partnership: I work side-by-side with hiring managers to refine role briefs, map talent markets, and build pipelines aligned with business goals.• Data-Driven Insights: Using ATS analytics and AI-enhanced sourcing, I identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and reduce time-to-fill.• Inclusive Hiring: I design competency-based interviews, DEI frameworks, and calibrated scorecards to ensure fairness and diversity in hiring.• Executive Search Expertise: From C-suite to senior leadership, I have led high-impact searches, negotiated complex offers, and ensured seamless onboarding.As a Talent Consultant, I have advised growing companies on hiring infrastructure, process improvement and scale recruiting operations. I also lead LJC Career Services, where I support professionals with resume development, job search strategy, and career growth coaching, bringing a recruiter’s perspective to help individuals position themselves effectively in the market.I am passionate about elevating talent functions and driving results through smart, inclusive hiring. Open to new opportunities in global talent acquisition and career consulting.

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

   Compass Group USA

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, and competitive market research for corporate functions - Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Customer Success, Culinary Operations, Sales and Marketing.• Partner with hiring managers and talent acquisition leadership to align on role requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring timelines.• Ensure a positive candidate experience through clear communication, timely follow-up, and seamless coordination across the interview process.Compass Group USA is a leading foodservice and support services provider, delivering customized dining, hospitality, and facilities management solutions across a wide range of industries, including corporate, healthcare, education, and sports & entertainment. As part of Compass Group PLC, a global Fortune 500 company operating in over 45 countries, with employees worldwide, Compass Group USA leverages international scale and innovation to serve millions of customers daily while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability, safety, and service excellence.

Education

• Johnson & Wales University

  Associate of Science - AS, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Negotiation
• Food & Beverage
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Hospitality Industry
• Onboarding
• Hiring
• Interviews
• Pre-Opening
• Hospitality
• Revenue Analysis
• Hotel Management
• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Sales
• Hospitality Management
• Hotels
• Management
• Leadership
• Coaching
• Talent Acquisition
• Forecasting
• Training
• Catering