Taylor Heard

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ABOUT TAYLOR HEARD

HR & Talent Acquisition Leader | Driving People Strategy, Team Development, and Organizational GrowthI’m a Human Resources professional with more than eight years of progressive experience leading HR and Talent Acquisition initiatives across diverse sectors—including nonprofit, manufacturing, higher education, healthcare, government, construction, and multi-site/multi-state operations.Throughout my career, I’ve taken a leadership role in building high-performing teams, improving HR systems, and aligning talent strategies with organizational goals. I’m known for my ability to manage and mentor recruiting teams, guide hiring managers, and drive process improvements that support long-term workforce planning and retention.My leadership style is collaborative, people-first, and results-driven. I excel at navigating complex HR issues, providing consultative support to business leaders, and influencing at all levels of the organization. Whether building scalable recruitment strategies or improving employee engagement across departments, I lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose.Leadership Strengths & Focus Areas: Leading full-cycle recruiting & onboarding programs Managing cross-functional hiring teams & partnerships Process improvement & policy development Workforce planning & strategic staffing Compliance, employment law, and risk management Leadership development & employee training Employee engagement & retention strategy Multi-site, multi-state HR support & team managementI take every opportunity to bring strategic HR value, lead impactful talent initiatives, and contribute to building strong, inclusive workplaces.