Lorraine Otieno
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Global Talent Acquisition & DEI Leader | End-to-End Recruitment | HR Analytics | Workforce Planning | Driving 30% Faster Hiring & 95% Retention
Kenya
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Global Talent Acquisition Manager | FounderBeyond The SavannahApr 2024 - Current (2 years 4 months)Lead global talent acquisition strategy for a remote-first platform connecting African professionals to international employers. Drive end-to-end recruitment, workforce advisory, and data-driven hiring solutions across multiple industries and geographies. Key Contributions & Impact • Designed and implemented a global recruitment framework that reduced time-to-fill by 30%, improved pipeline predictability, and maintained 95% post-placement retention, strengthening employer trust and repeat partnerships. • Built structured sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, niche job boards, ATS systems, and global talent pools, increasing qualified candidate conversion rates by 40%. • Partnered with hiring managers across tech, finance, operations, and cu- Senior People Care Specialist – Diversity, Equity & InclusionSupersideJan 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 3 months)Partnered with global leadership to drive employee engagement, inclusive culture initiatives, and workforce strategy in a distributed, high-growth international organization. Key Contributions & Impact • Acted as trusted HR partner to managers and global employees, resolving People & Talent matters across regions and improving employee satisfaction scores by 20%. • Designed and implemented DEI initiatives that increased engagement by 25%, including inclusive hiring frameworks, equitable performance evaluation processes, and leadership awareness training. • Analyzed employee lifecycle data (attrition trends, engagement surveys, performance reviews) to identify retention risks, contributing to a 10% reduction in voluntary turnover. • Facilit
- Talent Management OfficerMabati Rolling Mills Ltd Member of the SAFAL GroupJan 2020 - Dec 2021 (2 years)Led structured recruitment, talent development, and succession planning initiatives within a large-scale manufacturing environment, aligning workforce capability with operational demands. Key Contributions & Impact • Managed end-to-end recruitment for technical and corporate roles, improving hiring cycle efficiency by 15% through ATS optimization and standardized interview frameworks. • Increased hiring of high-performing candidates by 25% through structured competency-based assessments and calibrated evaluation panels. • Spearheaded succession planning initiatives that improved internal promotion rates by 20%, strengthening leadership continuity and reducing external hiring costs. • Built onboarding frameworks that increased new hire sati
- Employee Relations OfficerMabati Rolling Mills Ltd Member of the SAFAL GroupJan 2017 - Dec 2019 (3 years)Managed employee relations, compliance, engagement programs, and HR operations within a unionized, high-volume industrial workforce. Key Contributions & Impact • Led disciplinary processes and union negotiations with full compliance to labor law, minimizing legal exposure and strengthening organizational governance. • Implemented employee engagement initiatives that improved morale by 20% and reduced attrition across operational teams. • Coordinated recruitment and performance management processes that improved hiring efficiency by 30% and employee satisfaction by 25%. • Streamlined HR operations and payroll workflows, contributing to a 10% reduction in administrative costs. • Mediated workplace conflicts and conducted structured investiga
- HR Graduate TraineeMabati Rolling Mills Ltd Member of the SAFAL GroupJul 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 6 months)Completed rotational HR training program supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR data management initiatives. Key Contributions & Impact • Supported recruitment cycles across multiple departments, assisting in sourcing, screening, and interview coordination to maintain hiring timelines. • Assisted in onboarding and orientation programs that improved early employee engagement and transition experiences. • Contributed to HR data reporting and documentation, strengthening compliance accuracy and record management. • Participated in employee engagement and performance review initiatives to improve workforce alignment. • Developed foundational expertise in HRIS systems, payroll support, and workforce documentation standa
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- Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and ServicesUnited States International University Africa
- International Business Administration, AccountingUnited States International University Africa
- Art & Science of Executive CoachingErickson Coaching International
- Executive CoachingAoEC The Academy of Executive Coaching