Stephanie Darling

About Stephanie Darling

Human Resources leader with 18+ years of progressive experience supporting complex…

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Dow

   Sep 2021 — Present · Midland, MI, US

   Lead and execute function and site hiring strategies by partnering closely with HR colleagues and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver high‑quality talent solutions. Fully accountable for the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle—from job posting through offer acceptance—while ensuring alignment with organizational expectations and global inclusive hiring practices.Provide hiring managers with a diverse slate of thoroughly pre‑screened and interviewed candidates, ensuring a strong match between talent and business needs. Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience by effectively engaging, influencing, and guiding candidates and prospects throughout the selection process. Maintain exceptional operational discipline, problem‑solving capability, and flawless execution of all hiring activities.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to both regional and global talent acquisition initiatives. Take on cross‑functional projects and stretch assignments that broaden expertise across related HR disciplines—including mobility, compensation, and HR technology—to strengthen partnerships and elevate the overall talent strategy.Train and onboard new Dow recruiters on Workday and TA processes, lead initiatives such as insourcing historically RPO‑sourced roles, and support hiring efforts for the HR Talent Acquisition team. Serve as a mentor to new TA associates, fostering capability development and strengthening team effectiveness.