Madeleine Kipperman

About Madeleine Kipperman

I’m a strategic People & Culture Partner who believes that when people thrive, business performance follows.I partner with leaders to build inclusive, high-performing workplaces through strong talent architecture, thoughtful organizational design, and data-driven people strategies. My work spans employee relations, leadership development, workforce planning, and culture transformation—translating complex challenges into practical, business-aligned solutions.As a SPHR-certified people leader, professional coach, and DEIAB practitioner, I deliver people strategies that balance performance and inclusion. I support leaders through complex change and build cultures where accountability, trust, and results coexist.I believe work has the power to change lives—and I’m committed to helping organizations create spaces where both people and business grow.Core CompetenciesPeople & Culture Partnership * Workforce Strategy & Talent Architecture * Organizational Development * Employee Relations & Investigations * Performance Enablement * Leadership Development * Succession Planning * Change Leadership * Learning & Development * DEIAB Strategy & Implementation * Inclusive Leadership Practices * Culture Transformation * Executive & Leader Coaching * Compliance & Risk Management * People Analytics & Data-Informed Decision Making

Experience

1. Director of Talent Acquisition

   Episcopal Retirement Services

   Apr 2022 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   As a Director of Talent Acquisition, I strategically lead the entire recruitment journey, collaborating closely with leaders to meet and exceed our staffing goals. I\'m committed to developing effective recruitment and retention strategies that align with our core values, aiming to establish our organization as a top employer in the region. My leadership spans various sectors, from retirement communities to support services.Achievements include:* Rebuilt the Talent Acquisition team from the ground up, achieving record hires in 8 months.* Cut reliance on agency staffing from over 20% to 0% in 14 months, significantly saving costs.* Revamped advertising strategies, reducing costs by 33% and boosting hire rates.* Developed and executed strategic recruitment plans, maintaining optimal staffing levels.* Introduced a detailed staffing report, enhancing forecasting and budget alignment for leadership.* Quadrupled community partnerships, enhancing our engagement and outreach.* Amplified diversity initiatives, doubling the impact of our \"We Can Do Better\" efforts in promoting inclusivity.

Skills

• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Process Management
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Employee Relations
• Training
• Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Job Coaching
• Event Planning
• Salesforce.com
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Advertising
• Event Management
• Process Improvement
• Temporary Placement
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Networking
• Workshop Facilitation
• Business Development
• Policy
• Resume Writing
• Coaching
• Telephony
• Nonprofits
• Social Networking
• Career Counseling
• Leadership