Nicholas Hamilton

About Nicholas Hamilton

Networking is my superpower. As the Head of Talent Acquisition at Launch Potato, I connect extraordinary talent with transformative opportunities, driving both careers and businesses to new heights. Leading a dynamic team of talent acquisition professionals, I collaborate with hiring managers and company leadership to meet our shared goal: finding the RIGHT talent to scale our business.*Awarded 2024 Best HR Teams in America - Employee Benefit News*I have a wealth of experience in: • Hands-on Recruitment, full cycle • Team Management & Empowerment • Talent/Recruiting Strategy & Data Analysis • Learning & Development • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE & I) • Employment Branding • Cross-functional Relationship Management • Change Management • Workforce Planning • and more!If you\'re seeking a seamless candidate experience, looking to join an incredible company, or simply want to network, let\'s connect. I\'m always up for a chat!

Experience

1. Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition

   Launch Potato

   Nov 2023 — Present · Elizabeth, CO, US

   As Head of Talent Acquisition at Launch Potato, I connect extraordinary talent with transformative opportunities, driving both careers and our business to new heights. Leading a dynamic team of talent acquisition professionals, I collaborate with hiring managers and company leadership to meet our shared goal: finding the RIGHT talent to scale our business.Hands-on Recruitment: I\'ve actively recruited every day, doubling our headcount in 18 months and expanding our employer brand across 19 countries.Team Management: As a player-coach, I roll up my sleeves and work alongside my team, providing actionable feedback and solutions to overcome any hurdles. Together, we\'ve reduced average time in stage from 7+ days to 2 days and lowered cost per hire from to under $4,700, saving the company over annually.Talent Strategy & Change Management: I own our recruiting program, setting and tracking KPIs/OKRs to drive success at team, department, and business levels. We\'ve improved hiring manager alignment on recruiter recommendations from 50% to 80%+, and slashed time to fill from 60+ days to under 40 days.Learning & Development: I develop targeted trainings that enhance hiring best practices, onboarding, and actionable feedback. Employment Branding: By increasing applicant volume by 350% and maintaining a 5-star Glassdoor rating, we\'ve earned accolades as a Best Place to Work and one of the fastest-growing businesses.Data Analysis & Reporting: I created automated dashboards for recruiting metrics and performance, enabling real-time prioritization and proactive action. My data-driven insights have had a massive impact on our recruiting, onboarding, and management initiatives.Cross-functional Partnerships: I foster trust and collaboration between Talent Acquisition and all business units, promoting a culture of honest, transparent communication rooted in data. Our hiring metrics and KPIs are aligned company-wide, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Education

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

  2011 — 2014

• Grandview High School

  High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  2007 — 2011

• Colorado State University Global

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Resources Management and Services

  2022 — 2024

Skills

• Leadership Development
• Food Safety
• Technical Recruiting
• Catia
• Customer Service
• Organization Skills
• Avature
• Leadership
• Control Systems Design
• Microsoft Excel
• Bartending
• Taleo
• Networking
• Public Speaking
• Salesforce
• Hiring
• Phone Etiquette
• Custodial Services
• Teamwork
• Fieldglass
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Training
• Matlab
• Internet Recruiting
• Contract Recruitment
• Sourcing
• German
• Hospitality
• Smartsearch
• Project Management
• Beeline
• Recruiting
• Staffing Services
• Maintenance
• Interviewing
• Mathematics
• Cosmos
• Management
• Time Management
• Physics