Sierra Ellis

Manager, Talent Operations

Stord

Mar 2026 - Current (6 months)

Lead a team of 8 Senior Recruiters supporting salaried hiring across Fulfillment, Operations, R&D, and Corporate SG&A functions. Oversee an average of 120 open requisitions across the team at any given time. Set and manage team-wide SLAs, including a 55-day time-to-fill standard, to drive consistent performance. Own team enablement, building playbooks and onboarding/training tools for new team members. Support hiring managers directly, including creating a Hiring Manager A-to-Z Hiring Process Guide and accompanying slide deck. Optimize Workday ATS and the broader tech stack, automating manual workflows to significantly reduce cycle times and improve data integrity. Personally manage 10+ open requisitions for Director level and above r

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Stord

Dec 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 4 months)

Mentored 5 Senior and Talent Acquisition Partners, including training, coaching, and development. Managed the full life cycle recruiting process for an average of 25 requisitions at a time across Corporate SG&A and Technical roles. Filled 142 positions, or 56% of total hires, while maintaining a 97% offer acceptance rate while reducing average time-to-fill from 60 days to 45 days. Partnered with Directors, VPs, and C-suite executives to align hiring strategies with business goals. Led the transition into the new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), enhancing the candidate, recruiter, and hiring manager experience. Created and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for company-wide, hiring manager, and recruiter use. Develop and o

Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Field Leadership

Dollar Tree Stores

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (2 years)

Oversaw end-to-end recruitment for salaried Store Managers, District Managers, and Market Managers across a 10-state region (average of 25-30 requisitions). Provided strategic guidance to 100+ hiring managers and business leaders to ensure alignment on talent acquisition goals and strategies. Significantly improved candidate review and screening efficiency, exceeding SLA targets by 146%. Utilized deep market knowledge to provide strategic counsel on talent attraction and retention initiatives. Collaborated with recruiters, coordinators, and hiring managers to implement efficient recruitment operations.

Technical Recruiter - Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

Meta

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

*Impacted by Layoff of 15% (more than 30,000 employees; recruiting disproportionately impacted). Employed until January 13th, 2023. Recruited top-tier technical talent for Product Management roles, including specialized areas like Machine Learning and Hardware. Exceeded hiring targets by 135% within the initial four months through effective implementation of Boolean and internal ATS strategies. Conceptualized and launched a global Individual Metrics calculator for Sourcers and Recruiters, enhancing performance management. Led a company-wide global initiative focused on Product Management Sourcer/Recruiter Training and Development, leading a cross-functional team across three continents.

Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Fulfillment Operations

Stord

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)

Sourced and supported 50% of company positions, specifically in Fulfillment Operations, owning top-of-funnel candidate support—including resume review, candidate outreach, and initial phone screens—using Greenhouse as the ATS. Consistently delivered high-impact sourcing results, demonstrating agility, leadership, and a deep understanding of business needs. Developed Stord’s foundational 30-, 60-, and 90-second company pitches, which became essential tools for communicating the value proposition to candidates. Created a structured library of recruiter phone screen questions, categorized by department, to standardize early-stage candidate evaluations. Led on-site interviews and provided support for hiring strategies, demonstrating strong

Recruiter

Hire Dynamics

Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Successfully built the largest client account from 4 to over 400 employees (temporary and permanent). Established critical HR infrastructure, including an employee payroll system, handbook, and temp-to-perm process. Developed comprehensive job descriptions and market analysis for departmental leadership roles. Managed full-cycle recruitment for up to 15 concurrent positions across diverse skill sets. Cultivated strong client partnerships, ensuring alignment of recruitment strategies with business needs and legal requirements. Built a robust candidate pipeline through strategic use of social media, community engagement, and referral programs.

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Talent & Operations Manager

Bath Body Works Paper Source American Eagle Sephora

Jan 2008 - Jan 2020 (12 years 1 month)

• Managed volume of $1M to $10M annually, consistently achieving recruitment targets and operational goals for major leading retail brands. • Designed and implemented recruitment strategies that enhanced candidate conversion rates and improved the quality of new hires and little to no turnover. • Led teams of 10 to 50 managers and associates, strengthening their business acumen, market analysis, interview and decision-making skills. • Established strong partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders, resulting in increased candidate referrals and a more efficient recruitment experience. • Created recruitment processes and data analytics to optimize hiring processes and drive strategic improvements based on performance metrics.

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