Natali Rodriguez

About Natali Rodriguez

Navy veteran and strategic Talent Acquisition leader with 11+ years of experience building and modernizing recruiting functions across nonprofit, biopharma, and retail sectors.I lead enterprise TA strategy, workforce planning, and DEI-centered hiring practices while staying hands-on with executive, technical, and revenue-generating searches. Currently leading TA at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, where I\'ve driven measurable impact through data-informed recruiting, budget optimization, and elevating the function from reactive hiring to a strategic workforce partner.My background spans full-cycle recruitment from entry-level through C-Suite, ATS implementation, compensation benchmarking, and cross-functional people operations. I bring a metrics-first mindset, a commitment to equitable hiring, and the discipline instilled by military service.MBA | PHR Certified | Fluent in SpanishAlways open to connecting with fellow TA leaders, HR professionals, and organizations building world-class talent functions.

Experience

1. Director of Talent Acquisition

   9/11 Memorial & Museum

   Aug 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Led the organization’s talent acquisition strategy end-to-end, aligning recruitment initiatives with business goals as the sole architect and leader of the TA function- Developed and managed strong talent pipelines through strategic sourcing across LinkedIn Recruiter, niche boards, and referral networks- Leveraged data insights and market trends to inform recruitment strategies and improve hiring outcomes- Ensured compliance with federal and state employment regulations, including EEO requirements, and implemented process improvements based on findings- Managed the Talent Acquisition budget, reducing projected costs by approximately for 2025- Successfully led executive recruitment efforts, including hiring for C-Suite positions- Partnered with Finance to determine appropriate and competitive salary ranges aligned with organizational compensation strategy- Contributed to strategic planning for departmental restructures to align talent with evolving organizational needs- Partnered with external legal counsel to assess and determine FLSA classifications- Designed and facilitated employee focus groups to identify training and development needs across all levels- Created a comprehensive training and development plan for implementation in 2025- Evaluated vendors and consultants to assess offerings and ensure alignment with organizational goals and budget constraints- Manage and optimize the entire talent acquisition process, driving improvements in candidate quality, time-to-fill, and hiring manager satisfaction- Partnered with finance to evaluate and manage grant-funded positions, ensuring compliance with grant terms and alignment with budget forecasts.

Education

• Berkeley College

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Fashion Merchandising and Marketing

• Montclair State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management