Wayne Epps

About Wayne Epps

With over a decade of experience in technology and talent strategy, I’ve led programs that blend purpose, performance, and people. Currently serving as Senior Manager, Global Recruiting at Torc Robotics, I oversee the Programs, Partnerships, and Pipeline function within Talent Acquisition—driving how we attract, engage, and support top talent across the business.My scope spans entry-level to senior+ hiring, building sustainable, inclusive recruiting strategies that serve both immediate needs and long-term growth. I lead a team of technical recruiters and sourcers, and together we support hiring across engineering, autonomy, fleet operations, commercial strategy, legal, finance, marketing, IT, and corporate functions.My areas of ownership include:Programs: Leading early career recruiting (internships, co-ops, new grads), onboarding experiences, rotational programs, and performance development efforts that lay the foundation for employee success.Partnerships: Managing our ecosystem of external vendors, sourcing platforms, and university relations, while advancing our inclusion and belonging strategy across Talent Acquisition.Pipeline: Overseeing sourcing strategy, CRM implementation, silver medalist and referral management, and candidate nurturing across all levels of the business.I also manage the full recruiting lifecycle, as well as the systems and data that power it—from Greenhouse and our HRIS to dashboards, reporting, and KPIs that help us hire smarter and more intentionally.Since joining Torc, I’ve built and scaled our Global University Relations & Emerging Talent program, transforming it into a robust, multi-regional pipeline spanning the U.S, Canada, and Europe. I’ve implemented performance tools for interns and co-ops, created post-intern conversion paths, and developed programming that prioritizes representation and impact.I’m also proud to serve as Torc’s Inclusion and Belonging representative to Daimler Truck, and I lead community outreach and engagement initiatives that build access and opportunity for students and early career professionals—especially from underrepresented communities.I believe in creating programs that are transformational, not transactional—and in giving people the tools, belief, and space they need to thrive.Follow along at #WatchWayneWork.Outside of work, I’m a Marvel and Star Wars fan, loyal OKC Thunder basketball, Univeristy of Oklahoma football and Baltimore Ravens supporter, and a proud gym rat with a serious pizza and sweets tooth.Let’s connect and build the future—together.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition, Senior Manager, Global Recruiting - Partnerships, Pipelines and Programs

   Torc Robotics

   Apr 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   As Senior Manager within Talent Acquisition at Torc Robotics, I lead our Programs, Partnerships, and Pipeline function—owning the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle across entry-level through senior+ hiring. My work spans every stage from strategic workforce planning and headcount approval through to sourcing, selection, offer delivery, and onboarding.I manage a high-performing team of technical recruiters and sourcers, supporting engineering, autonomy, fleet operations, commercial strategy, legal, finance, marketing, IT, and corporate functions—while also helping Torc scale into new markets, including Ann Arbor, MI, Fort Worth, TX and Europe.Core areas of ownership:Full-Cycle Recruiting: Lead hiring strategy and execution across all levels and departments globally, ensuring a consistent, inclusive, and scalable process that aligns with business priorities.People Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters and sourcers focused on quality, speed, and candidate experience.Talent Programs: Design and run early career initiatives (internships, co-ops, new grads), onboarding experiences, rotational programs, and performance development tools.Vendor & Contractor Management: Oversee external partnerships including sourcing platforms, university partners, and contractor talent agencies—ensuring high ROI and quality outcomes.TA Operations & Systems: Own Greenhouse (ATS), HRIS integrations, CRM implementation, reporting, dashboards, and pipeline tracking.Inclusion & Belonging: Lead our inclusion strategy within TA and serve as Torc’s DEIB liaison to Daimler Truck, amplifying our commitment to equitable hiring.In addition to recruiting efforts, I oversee internal TA programs that improve operational effectiveness—ranging from hiring manager enablement and process design to special initiatives and compliance.

Education

• Cameron University

  General Studies

• Southern Nazarene University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• University of Central Oklahoma

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice/Police Science

• University of Central Oklahoma

  Associate of Arts - AA, Sociology