Nick Richards

About Nick Richards

Strategic and people-focused talent acquisition leader with a proven ability to build high-performing teams and connect top talent with business-critical opportunities. Currently the Talent Acquisition Lead at Pivotal Consulting, a Seattle-based business consulting firm, where I lead recruitment strategy, drive candidate engagement, and partner closely with stakeholders to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes. Known for developing strong relationships, fostering trust, and aligning talent strategies with organizational goals. Previously held leadership roles at Bigger Picture, bringing a unique blend of creativity, project management, and executive oversight to the recruiting space. Experienced in hiring across diverse industries and organizations.Skills: Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Talent Development, People Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Creative Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Leadership, Marketing.Software: Bullhorn, CATS, SmartRecruiters, Slack, Jira, Basecamp, Freedcamp, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, Salesforce, AWS, Workday, Microsoft 365, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Box, DropBox, Mac, PCCurrent & Previous Clients: Nike, Microsoft, T-Mobile, Bank of America, REI, Intel, Google, Meta, Sargento/McCormick, GM

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Lead

   Pivotal Consulting

   Oct 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Evaluates and improves upon current recruiting procedures, ATS needs, and internal division of TA labor• Monitors key recruitment metrics to identify and resolve issues affecting recruitingprocedures• Supervises and provides overall guidance to the TA team • Evaluates the performance of the TA team, provides training and mentorship• Liaises with Company department heads to anticipate and plan for future recruitment needs• Develops creative and diverse sourcing strategies that include sourcing and networking media channels, job boards, industry events & conferences, and social networking groups• Develops strategies to build and maintain a passive and active pipeline of potential candidates• Identifies talent through new and established channels that leverage personal networks andalternative recruitment methods

Education

• Western Washington University

  Bachelor's degree, Marketing, Economics

  2007 — 2011

• School of Visual Concepts

  Illustrator, Adobe CC

  2016 — 2016

• School of Visual Concepts

  InDesign, Adobe CS6

  2013 — 2013

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Spss
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Marketing Research
• Market Research
• Advertising
• Event Management
• Public Speaking
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Time Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Google Analytics
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Office
• Sales