Sara Anderson

About Sara Anderson

As an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, I have expertise in connecting talented individuals with teams across a broad spectrum of dynamic, innovative, and highly regulated (OFCCP) industries, including government contracting, health insurance, healthcare, and e-commerce. My full life cycle recruiting experience spans operational, professional, leadership, and executive level positions in various lines of business and locations (on-site, hybrid, remote). This includes hourly, salaried, and bargaining unit roles. I am also adept at high-volume recruiting for roles in customer service, insurance claims, audit, healthcare (nurses), fulfillment, and manufacturing. Leveraging market and workforce data, I rapidly understand job requirements and impact within diverse sectors, enabling me to employ proactive and inclusive sourcing strategies, particularly for hard-to-fill openings. My expertise lies not just in industry-specific positions, but in a transferable skill set that enables me to effectively source and place talent in any field. Recognizing that successful talent acquisition is a collaborative effort, I am committed to fostering strong, trusted partnerships with hiring managers to ensure the recruiting process is effective and aligns with an organization\'s strategic goals. My ability to authentically connect with people at all levels in an organization and with candidates has proven instrumental in identifying key talent and being a trusted talent advisor. Energized by continuous learning, I also find great joy in sharing knowledge with junior Talent Acquisition professionals and hiring teams. I have experience leading talent acquisition initiatives and driving process improvements that solve complexities within recruitment.You will find in me a versatile and passionate professional who embraces change and actively seeks challenging and diverse opportunities. Equally important, I thrive in innovative environments that foster both collaborative and independent work.Recruitment Expertise: ActuaryBusiness TransformationClaims ProcessingCustomer Service/Contact CenterData ScienceEDIExecutive/C-SuiteFacility OperationsFederal Government Contracting Finance & AccountingFulfillment/ManufacturingHealth InsuranceInternal Audit, Compliance & RiskInventory ManagementLegalMarketing/CommunicationsMedical Review (Nurses & Physicians)Merchandising/RetailOperational TrainingHuman ResourcesPMOSalesStrategy/Business DevelopmentWorkforce Optimization

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Spectrum Brands, Inc

   Aug 2025 — Present · Middleton, WI, US

   Spectrum Brands is a home essentials company trusted by millions of consumers all over the world. Our brands improve the way people live life at home - from making their meals, looking their best and caring for their pets to and cleaning their homes and freeing their space from unwanted weeds and pests. Building on our long legacy of products from trusted brands such as FURminator®, DreamBone®, Russell Hobbs®, Tetra®, GloFish®, Remington®, Cutter®, and Spectracide®, we deliver high-quality, reliable products.)

Education

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  B.S. in Communications, Major: Public Relations and Organizational Communication, Minor: Sociology

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Orientations
• College Recruiting
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Employee Benefits
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Recruiting
• Customer Service
• Training
• Hris
• Business Process Improvement
• Analytics
• Onboarding
• Project Management
• Internships
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Building Relationships
• Leadership
• Human Resources
• Process Improvement