Paul Bennett

Innovative Talent Acquisition Leader | Empowering Recruitment Excellence & Growth

Saunderstown | United States

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— Paul

Professional Summary:Accomplished Human Resources / Talent Acquisition professional with over 10 years of experience designing and executing recruiting strategies that drive organizational growth.

Expertise in optimizing talent acquisition processes, scaling teams and operations, and expanding access to diverse talent pools while aligning recruitment with business objectives. Known for building strong cross-department relationships and fostering a high-performance hiring culture. Experienced in technical recruitment, global recruitment, executive search, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle. Skilled in utilizing ATS, CRM, and VMS technologies to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. Proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments, foster collaboration, inspire teams, and lead initiatives that drive business success. Currently pursuing SPHR certification to deepen knowledge in broader HR leadership, compliance, and workforce planning while continuing to drive excellence in recruitment strategy. Core Competencies: <ol><li data-list="bullet">Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution</li><li data-list="bullet">Global Recruitment (APAC, EMEA, Americas)</li><li data-list="bullet">Diverse Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development</li><li data-list="bullet">Executive Search & Leadership Recruiting</li><li data-list="bullet">End-to-End Recruitment Management</li><li data-list="bullet">Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing</li><li data-list="bullet">Employer Branding & Talent Marketing</li><li data-list="bullet">Workforce Planning & Succession Strategy</li><li data-list="bullet">Operational Process Optimization</li><li data-list="bullet">Recruitment Analytics & Reporting</li><li data-list="bullet">Tools & Technology Selection</li><li data-list="bullet">Strategic Sourcing & Market Insights</li><li data-list="bullet">Vendor Management & Negotiation</li><li data-list="bullet">Strategic Sourcing & Market Analysis</li><li data-list="bullet">Project Management & Recruitment Innovation</li></ol>

Trajectory

Apr 2022 — Now

Technical Recruiting Manager · Commonwealth Care Alliance

Commonwealth Care Alliance® (CCA) is a not-for-profit, integrated care system influencing innovative models of complex care nationwide. • Standardized talent acquisition processes across IT and other business units, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Developed and executed innovative sourcing strategies, focusing on enhancing diversity in the recruitment pipeline. • Partnered with senior leadership and hiring managers to optimize job descriptions, interview protocols, and recruitment partnerships. • Designed and implemented a new ATS, improving recruiter-hiring manager communication and reducing email traffic. • Developed comprehensive talent acquisition workflows, SLAs, and recruiting materials. • Advised on succession planning initiatives and job description development. • Managed talent acquisition for sponsored new hires, collaborating with Immigration and Legal departments. • Provided recruitment support beyond technical hiring, contributing to administrative and clinical talent acquisition efforts to meet evolving workforce needs.

Mar 2020 — Apr 2022

Talent Acquisition Lead · FM Global

FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 500-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. • Enhanced the talent acquisition strategy for key internal clients, significantly boosting satisfaction levels and cultivating long-term partnerships. • Led and mentored a high-performing technical recruiting team, setting clear goals, driving innovation, and fostering continuous improvement. • Collaborated with senior leaders and hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with company objectives. • Conducted market research and talent analysis to drive strategic recruitment decisions. • Managed large-scale projects, including talent acquisition for organizational changes and digital transformation initiatives. • Established partnerships with external recruitment agencies and executive search firms, ensuring alignment with recruitment objectives. • Collaborated with Immigration and Legal teams to streamline the onboarding of visa-sponsored candidates, ensuring compliance and efficient transitions.

May 2019 — Mar 2020

Global Talent Acquisition Specialist · FM Global

FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 500-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. • Recruited to drive FM Global's groundbreaking Global Corporate hiring initiative, orchestrating end-to-end recruitment processes and deploying innovative sourcing strategies. • Collaborated with international HR departments to align recruitment practices with diverse employment laws across multiple countries. • Crafted and executed cutting-edge technical recruitment strategies worldwide, spanning Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, Canada, South America, Russia, and the United States, resulting in unprecedented success.

Apr 2018 — May 2019

Talent Acquisition Service Delivery Manager · SQA Group

SQA Group is a technology consulting and advisory services firm partnering with clients on providing digital transformation services. • Managed high-volume, full lifecycle recruiting for a technology consulting firm. • Built strategic third-party vendor partnerships, crafted vendor-specific SOPs, and negotiated contracts to streamline operations and efficiently scale technical teams of all sizes. • Developed a staff augmentation service offering tailored to high-demand IT skill sets, achieving substantial client satisfaction and repeat business.

Aug 2017 — Feb 2018

Talent Acquisition Director, ITPro Division · MTM Technologies, Inc.

MTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading national provider of innovative IT solutions and services to Global 2000 and mid-size companies. Service areas include managed services, technical consulting, professional IT staffing, design and implementation. • Built a hybrid corporate/agency recruiting model, creating a scalable, repeatable talent pipeline for technical roles across the U.S. • Conducted a comprehensive audit of recruiting tools, implementing a new TA suite that reduced expenses by 50%. • Developed dynamic recruiting campaigns, enhancing branding and increasing contract placements. • Built strategic third-party vendor partnerships, crafted vendor-specific SOPs, and negotiated contracts to streamline operations and efficiently scale technical teams of all sizes.

Jul 2016 — Aug 2017

Recruiting Manager / Senior Recruiter - ITPro · MTM Technologies, Inc.

Apr 2014 — Jun 2016

Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Operations · Delphi-US, LLC

Delphi-US is a leading provider of IT talent recruiting and placement in the United States. Our services include the provision of specialized IT, Engineering, and Professional resources, project staffing fulfillment, staff augmentation, temporary and direct hire, Executive Search, and managed services for the contingent workforce. Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Operations | May 2015 - May 2016 Talent Acquisition, Resource Manager | April 2014 - May 2015 • Rapid promotion from Resource Manager to VP within one year. • Directed high-volume, full lifecycle recruiting operations, leading a team of nine. • Developed performance metrics and conducted reviews to drive continuous improvement. • Led the design and implementation of recruiting SOPs and onboarding processes. • Managed vendor relationships and contract negotiations, optimizing external partnerships.