Sarah Kenz

About Sarah Kenz

I’m a Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Leader with 10+ years of experience designing strategies that attract, hire, and retain top talent across North America. At Titan Machinery, I’ve led recruitment strategy for 96 locations and 2,400+ employees—building strong pipelines, launching industry-leading career development programs, and driving measurable growth in applications, hires, and retention.I specialize in-Strategic workforce planning aligned with business goals-Early-career pipeline development (internships, apprenticeships, sponsorships)-Recruitment technology implementation (iCIMS, First Advantage)-Candidate experience and onboarding program design-Data-driven decision making and process improvementWhat drives me is creating opportunities—for candidates to discover meaningful careers and for organizations to unlock their potential through people. I thrive on building collaborative partnerships, solving challenges with creativity and persistence, and empowering high-performing teams to achieve results.If you’re passionate about talent development, innovative hiring strategies, or building the workforce of the future, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

   Titan Machinery

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Lead North America Talent Acquisition/Onboarding and recruitment marketing for 96 locations and 2,400+ employees, aligning hiring initiatives with business growth-Manage and develop a team of TA/Administrative professionals, achieving an increase in candidate applications, postings, and hires-Designed and launched 5 career pipeline programs (internships, apprenticeships, sponsorships, EDGE, summer camps) to build long-term workforce strength-Expanded in-person recruitment efforts, driving an increase in student/program applicants and boosting employer brand visibility-Implemented iCIMS ATS and First Advantage systems to streamline pre-employment, accelerate time-to-hire, and ensure compliance-Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to align talent strategies with workforce needs and scale organizational success.

Education

• Minnesota State Moorhead

  Master's degree, Counseling and Student Affairs

  2012 — 2014

• Concordia College

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology/Sociology

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Goal-Oriented Individual with Strong Leadership Capabilities
• Presenter
• Talent Recruitment
• Public Speaking
• Team Management
• Friendly Personality
• Isrs
• Sales Presentations
• Organization
• Student Development
• Outstanding Time Management Skills
• Time Management
• Personal Development
• Communication Skills
• Higher Education Recruitment
• College Recruiting
• Crm Databases
• Communication
• Outlook
• Team-Oriented
• Guided Tours
• Student Financial Aid
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Higher Education
• Building Effective Relationships
• Academic Advising
• Student Affairs
• Career Counseling
• Business Travel