Paul Bennett

Paul Bennett

Innovative Talent Acquisition Leader | Empowering Recruitment Excellence & Growth · Commonwealth Care Alliance

Saunderstown, RI

In My Own Words

<p><strong style="color: rgb(19, 79, 92);">Professional Summary:</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">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.</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(19, 79, 92);">Core Competencies:</strong></p><p><br></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Global Recruitment (APAC, EMEA, Americas)</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Diverse Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Executive Search & Leadership Recruiting</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">End-to-End Recruitment Management</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Employer Branding & Talent Marketing</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Workforce Planning & Succession Strategy</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Operational Process Optimization</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Recruitment Analytics & Reporting</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Tools & Technology Selection</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Strategic Sourcing & Market Insights</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Vendor Management & Negotiation</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Strategic Sourcing & Market Analysis</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Project Management & Recruitment Innovation</span></li></ol><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p>

Work Experience

Technical Recruiting Manager

Commonwealth Care Alliance

2022 – Present

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.

Talent Acquisition Lead

FM Global

2020 – 2022

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.

Global Talent Acquisition Specialist

FM Global

2019 – 2020

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.

Talent Acquisition Service Delivery Manager

SQA Group

2018 – 2019

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.

Talent Acquisition Director, ITPro Division

MTM Technologies, Inc.

2017 – 2018

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.

Recruiting Manager / Senior Recruiter - ITPro

MTM Technologies, Inc.

2016 – 2017

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.

Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Operations

Delphi-US, LLC

2014 – 2016

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.

Education

Masters of Business Administration

Texas A&M University

2012 – 2014

Masters of Business Administration

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