Samantha Young

About Samantha Young

Driving measurable hiring results through inclusive, data-driven talent strategies that combine analytics, market insights, and human connection.I’m a Strategic Talent Acquisition professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding across corporate, nonprofit, and high-volume staffing environments. I develop people-centered systems that align with organizational goals while improving candidate experience and retention.My background includes designing scalable hiring frameworks, optimizing ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Paylocity, ClearCompany, ADP), and partnering with leaders to define roles, launch analytics dashboards, and reduce time-to-fill by up to 35%. I’ve recruited across HR, technology, marketing, legal, and operations, maintaining a focus on collaboration, clarity, and inclusion.I’m passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and creating fair hiring practices that foster engagement and trust. I have also led onboarding programs, managed vendor partnerships, and coached teams on structured, inclusive interviewing.Whether implementing new systems, refining onboarding, or building talent pipelines from scratch, I combine strategic insight, empathy, and execution to help organizations hire smarter and grow stronger.Let’s connect if you’re building something meaningful and need the right people to bring it to life.

Experience

1. Specialist, Head Start Talent Attraction & Acquisition

   Save the Children US

   Dec 2025 — Present

   Lead proactive recruiting efforts, build talent pipelines, and conduct detailed prescreens to identify qualified candidates.Manage the offer and hiring process including references, background checks, and all pre hire steps in alignment with compliance requirements.Partner closely with Program Directors, hiring managers, and TA leadership to align staffing strategies and ensure timely placement needs are met.Oversee onboarding workflow and collaborate with HR partners to confirm documentation and first day readiness.Develop and execute sourcing strategies including social media outreach, referrals, grassroots hiring, and community engagement.Maintain accurate, real time data in the ATS and HRIS, ensuring compliance, documentation integrity, and complete recruitment records.Prepare staffing updates and reporting to support leadership visibility and operational planning.Represent the TAA team on projects and contribute to continuous improvement of hiring processes and candidate experience.

Education

• Capella University

  Master of Science - MS: Psychology

• Western Kentucky University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA