Bridgette Smith

About Bridgette Smith

Data-Driven Talent Leader | Certified Technical Recruiter | Strategic Problem…

Experience

1. Corporate Talent Acquisition Partner

   McLane Company, Inc.

   Aug 2021 — Present

   Strategic Talent Acquisition:•Collaborate with leadership and HR business partners to understand current and future talent needs, developing and executing effective sourcing & talent planning strategies.• Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies to identify a diverse pool of qualified candidates, utilizing various channels, including direct sourcing, networking, social media, and employee referrals.•Build strong relationships with potential candidates to understand their career goals and interests. Full-Cycle Recruiting:•Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for corporate positions, including creating compelling job descriptions, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and presenting candidate profiles to hiring leadership.•Coordinate and facilitate the interview process, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout.•Partner with leadership on salary negotiations, offer letters, and the onboarding process. Relationship Management:•Build and maintain strong relationships with leadership, becoming a trusted advisor on talent acquisition strategies and best practices.•Provide regular updates & strategies to leadership on the recruitment process and candidate pipeline.•Maintain communication with candidates to keep them informed of their application status. •Employer Branding:•Contribute to developing and promoting McLane\'s employer brand to attract top talent in a competitive market. Data and Analysis:•Track and analyze recruitment data to measure the effectiveness of sourcing and recruiting efforts.•Provide regular reports to the HR team on key talent acquisition metrics.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA