Sierra Ellis

About Sierra Ellis

Senior Talent Acquisition Leader with experience in full-cycle recruiting across technology, supply chain, and retail industries. Proven track record of exceeding hiring targets, optimizing ATS platforms, and enhancing candidate experiences while aligning talent strategies with business objectives. Skilled in managing high-volume requisitions, building strong partnerships with stakeholders, and driving operational efficiency to reduce time-to-hire. Passionate about creating equitable and inclusive hiring practices, mentoring teams, and leveraging market insights to attract top talent. Recognized for developing innovative recruitment tools, leading global initiatives, and delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to bridging the gap between candidates and organizations by fostering meaningful connections.

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

   Stord

   Dec 2024 — Present

   Lead, coach, and development team of 6 Senior, Talent Acquisition Partners, and Talent Sourcers to elevate team performance.• Manage the full life cycle recruiting process for 30-35 requisitions at a time across Corporate SG & A and Technical roles.• Recruit and partner with Directors, VPs, and C-suite executives to align hiring strategies with business goals.• Lead the transition into a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), enhancing the candidate, recruiter, and hiring manager experience.• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for company-wide, hiring manager, and recruiter use.• Develop and own recruiting metrics, including individual, team, funnel, and ratio reporting to drive data-informed decisions.• Maintain a 97% offer acceptance rate while reducing average time-to-fill from 60 days to 45 days.

Education

• Jacksonville State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies