Taryn Longhurst

About Taryn Longhurst

I bring 15+ years of expertise in global talent management, program management, and operational excellence. Currently focused on global early-career talent for the AWS AI & Data organization, I act as a strategic recruiting program manager, managing multi-year headcount planning, aligning talent strategies with business objectives, and overseeing the annual hiring of more than 1,500+ candidates. Collaborating closely with business executives and Talent Acquisition and HR leaders, I prioritize scalable processes, data-driven decision-making, and seamless execution. My approach centers on blending empathy with strategic insights to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful results. Recognized as a high performer throughout my career, I thrive in dynamic, high-growth environments, mentoring others and developing innovative solutions to optimize human-centered operations. With a passion for empowering diverse talent and fostering inclusion, I aim to build programs that drive both organizational success and individual growth.

Experience

1. Strategic Recruiting Program Manager

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Jan 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Strategic Business Partner, Program Manager and Talent Acquisition advisor to business executives and TA leadership, driving seamless, high-impact global hiring for early-career talent programs for the AWS AI & Data organization.• Oversee the annual global hiring of 1,500+ candidates for full-time and internship programs, partnering with senior business leaders, HRBPs, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on talent strategy and multi-year headcount planning. • Lead strategic business management initiatives, including requisition accuracy, interviewer population health, and demand prioritization in coordination with Finance, Workforce Planning, and HR.• Partner with EMEA and APJ regions and delivery teams to coordinate early-career recruiting operations globally, ensuring regional dependencies were addressed and program delivery remained on track while acting as the global point-of-contact for business leaders.• Synthesize recruiting data from multiple channels to deliver high-quality Cross-Business Reviews (XBRs) and influence decision-making with business leadership.• Simplify and optimize recruiting processes by identifying and addressing process gaps, improving time-to-fill (TTF), and increasing business and candidate satisfaction.• Build high-trust, consultative relationships across business and talent teams, serving as a strategic advisor in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment with high visibility.• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in partnership with DEI POCs to drive more inclusive early-career hiring outcomes.• Maintain a clear Rhythm of Business (RoB) through biweekly pipeline updates, feedback loops with partner teams, and XBR cadences to ensure operational excellence.

Education

• New York University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Creative Development
• Brand Development
• Digital Media
• Promotions
• Online Advertising
• Management
• Interactive Advertising
• Direct Mail
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Sales
• Project Management
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Blogging
• Lead Generation
• Marketing
• Crm
• Online Marketing
• Web Analytics
• Permanent Staffing
• Integrated Marketing
• Direct Marketing
• Staffing Services
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Digital Strategy
• Email Marketing
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• New Business Development
• Google Analytics
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• SEO
• Recruiting
• Corporate Branding
• Social Media
• Strategy
• Graphic Design