Sam Posthumus

About Sam Posthumus

I am an enterprising HR executive who partners as a workforce strategist and organizational performance conductor. My career has been spent in Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations where my understanding of Technology, Construction, Finance and Continuous Improvement has driven success. Over 15+ years’ experience as a cutting edge talent acquisition professional, I have developed and implemented highly effective strategies, helping equip organizations to meet critical business and operational goals. My expertise is in creating a motivating culture that attracts and retains top talent.My niche has been supporting industries in the architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) space, with additional experience including the finance and healthcare fields, adapting recruitment and talent retention strategies to ensure a consistent pipeline.Over my career, I have been recognized as a strong and trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders to effectively integrate the recruiting function into the business and implement performance optimization strategies. I operate at the highest levels of organizations to help reduce spend, maximize ROI, and apply modern tools, and build capabilities that influence retention, performance, profitability, and growth. I am relentlessly focused on taking recruiting from a cost center to a profit center and developing a true search firm mentality across the company. I understand how to support business expansion in new markets and navigate cultural diversity. My deep knowledge of the talent management process, labor relations, performance management and total rewards drives positive organizational behavior. I have expertise in all stages of mergers and acquisitions which results in effective workforce integrations. Through my effective communication style, I engage broad stakeholders from front line staff to board members. My forte is execution and leading people to superior levels of performance. In my next role I will contribute as part of a senior leadership team by linking and optimizing HR strategies, practices and programs to achieve business goals and objectives.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Manager

   Blattner

   Jul 2022 — Present · Avon, MN, US

Education

• University of Minnesota

  BS Psychology, Psychology

  2002 — 2005

• Normandale Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Generals, Psychology

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Onboarding
• Time Management
• Temporary Staffing
• Analysis
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Building Relationships
• Sdlc
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Executive Search
• Screening Resumes
• Process Improvement
• Sales
• Cold Calling
• Sales Operations
• Staffing Services
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Human Resources
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Contract Recruitment
• College Recruiting
• Business Planning
• Talent Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Peoplesoft
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Team Building
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Permanent Placement