Shelyse Anderson
Human Resources
& Talent Acquisition Expert
ABOUT
As an accomplished Human Resources (HR) and Talent Acquisition leader, Shelyse possesses a demonstrable history of propelling organizations to new heights. A strategic planner, her journey through progressive HR and Talent Acquisition roles includes dynamic leadership in rapidly expanding, geographically dispersed environments. She specializes in crafting and steering high-impact teams, refining workforce strategies, and deftly navigating intricate business landscapes.
With an impressive 21-year career at the largest wireless provider in the United States, Shelyse has supported many organizations and executive leaders. These experiences have instilled in her the significance of compassionate and capable thought leadership—an invaluable skill that can be cultivated.
Shelyse's unique blend of people-focused and data-driven insights consistently leads to outcomes of excellence. Her dedication to harmonizing these perspectives underscores her commitment to creating environments where both individuals and organizations thrive.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Strategic HR Leadership
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Management
- Employee Engagement
- Culture Builder
- Organizational Design
- Talent and HR Analytics
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Talent Acquisition Partner
2024 - current
Currently engaged in active contracts where my focus extends to enriching hiring processes and contributing to organizational design. This allows me to stay actively involved in Human Resources while simultaneously exploring the next chapter in my career journey.
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Leveraging Talent Acquisition expertise including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding to hire top talent in manufacturing and corporate positions.
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Contributing to COE organizational design through design and project management and implementation
Verizon 2002-2023
Director - HR Business Partner
(2020 - 2023)
Dynamic HR Director with a proven track record of leadership, directing a high-performing team of 20 HR professionals supporting over 4,000 employees. Expert in managing critical and strategic initiatives, demonstrated by a notable 12% improvement in employee engagement, a 30% reduction in performance appraisal time investment, and successful organizational transformations—all while upholding a positive employee experience.
Director - Talent Acquisition
(2014 -2020)
Oversaw the Talent Acquisition organization, leading a dynamic team of six Senior Managers and 35-45 Recruiters. Proficiently managed career marketing, candidate sourcing, and screening processes, ensuring alignment with HR principles and employment law compliance. Strategically transformed Talent Acquisition into a Global Center of Excellence (COE), with a specific emphasis on enhancing the candidate experience and optimizing processes for Sales and high-volume recruitment.
Regional HR Manager/HR
HR Operations (2002-2014)
Played a pivotal role in supporting a geographically dispersed Retail and Sales organization, driving growth initiatives that encompassed mergers and acquisitions (M&As) as well as distribution changes. Managed comprehensive responsibilities, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management with a keen focus on fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Championed the development and delivery of impactful training programs, catering to the needs of both new hires and existing employees.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree
Weber State University
Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities
English Language & Literature
Ogden, Utah
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Directed organizational transformation, elevating customer service and increasing employee engagement by 15% through initiatives focused on upskilling and streamlining work processes.
- Transformed Talent Acquisition into a Global Center of Excellence (COE), with a specific focus on enhancing the candidate experience and streamlining processes for Sales and high-volume recruitment. Achieved a 32% improvement in hiring efficiency.
- Strengthened organizational culture, proactively addressing employee engagement and leadership development, resulting in a notable 22% reduction in market-wide employee relations complaints.
CONTACT
Phone: 602-390-6111
Email: shelyseanderson11@gmail.com
Address: Phoenix, AZ
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