Sean Elkins Lead Technology Recruiter

Lead Talent Partner

Qurate Retail Group

Mar 2018 - Mar 2023 (5 years 1 month)

Qurate Retail Group is a collection of leading video and e-commerce retail brands including QVC, HSN, Zulily, Garnet Hill, FrontGate, Grandin Road and Ballard Designs.

• Established and maintained senior-level executive relationships within assigned programs, fostering trust and improving client relationships by 25%;
• Collaborating with client leadership to anticipate team plan needs ensured we would meet and exceed all SLAs, KPIs and performance metrics leading to an expansion of existing client relationships by 20%.
• Proactively communicating key metrics through weekly/monthly/annual and ad-hoc business reviews to executive and front-line leadership, aligning my team where needed with business objectives, I trans

Senior, Lead Technology Recruiter

Zulily

Mar 2018 - Mar 2023 (5 years 1 month)

Qurate Retail Group comprises e-commerce retail brands QVC, HSN, Zulily and more. The shared mission delivered unparalleled products and unforgettable experiences to valued customers.

🌟 As the Lead Recruiter, I attracted diverse STEM professionals, including Software Development Engineers/Managers, Technical Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Big Data Engineers. Fostering inclusivity, I ensured a thriving team with brilliant minds and unique perspectives.

🤝 As a key team member, I played a pivotal role in successfully transitioning from Taleo to Workday ATS, revolutionizing our hiring process. We achieved project goals with confidence and efficiency. My contributions were instrumental in the project's success.

Lead Full Lifecycle Talent Partner &

HRB

Jun 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 years 5 months)

Relocated from Reno, NV to Seattle, WA to manage post-merger integration of a ~35 team member mobile/social gaming startup studio; grew the team exponentially from startup to ~350 team members until unit sale to Korean gaming interest.
• Managed the complete HR/TA functions for ~200 team members, including talent acquisition, new hire onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning/budgeting with an annual hire budget of approximately $1.5 million.
• Project team member in the post-M&A integration of DoubleDown into IGT leading the successful transition from BrassRing to Jobvite ATS, resulting in a seamless talent acquisition process.
• Conducted weekly business reviews delivering reliable da

Lead Gaming & Technical Recruiter / HR Business Partner

DoubleDown Interactive

Jun 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 years 5 months)

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, my role at DoubleDown Interactive serves as a strategic advisor to the management and employees of our Engineering group. In this role, my primary responsibilities are talent acquisition, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational integration & culture building. Daily responsibilities include assessing the human resources needs in areas such as recruiting, performance management, employee relations, compensation, career development and leadership development while driving the appropriate solutions in these areas. In my role I am responsible for coaching and counseling managers on maintaining positive employee relations for a wide range of issues. This includes conducting investigatio

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Sr. Full Lifecycle Talent Partner

Feb 2011 - Jun 2014 (3 years 5 months)

Returned to IGT as a Contractor via AppleOne for budgeting purposes; converted to FTE after 2 months.
• Spearheaded the recruitment of roles in Engineering disciplines including software; mechanical, electrical, QA/test, system, IT, network, infosec and SAP technical operations.
• Developed and implemented hiring processes, including candidate assessments and customized interview techniques, increasing candidate/hire caliber and internal client satisfaction by 30%.
• Collaboration with Executive leadership to develop and execute staffing strategies aligned with organizational goals; continuous evaluation and refinement of recruitment KPI's optimize results.
• Average requisition load 30-40 resulting in 10-15 hires/mo

Sr. Corporate Technology Recruiter

IGT

Feb 2011 - Jun 2014 (3 years 5 months)

Reporting to the Director of Global Staffing & HRIS, my role at International Game Technology (IGT) is directly responsible for interpreting staffing needs, identifying and investigating qualified candidates, selling them on the company and facilitating their hiring. Generally assigned to recruit regional/national candidates for design/development positions, sales positions (i.e., high level technical, multidimensional roles, management positions as well as executive level recruiting. Leads and executes recruiting projects/processes, contributes to the development of concepts and techniques in creative, highly resourceful and effective ways. Identifies and articulates staffing needs through meetings with hiring managers/Human Resource Busin

Lead Full Lifecycle Talent Partner & HRBP

International Game Technology

Feb 2011 - Oct 2017 (6 years 9 months)

The global leader in gaming, delivering gaming experiences slot gaming machines, sports betting lotteries and on-line digital. Promoted inside of less than two months with expanded responsibilities including HRBP.

Sr. Human Resource Corporate Recruiter

Employers

Nov 2009 - Feb 2011 (1 year 4 months)

Reporting to the HR Director, my role at EMPLOYERS was directly responsible for the Corporate Recruitment Program to include all open positions from entry-level support to executive level positions. Conducts recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, monitors career-pathing program, writes and places all external and internal employment advertisements while maintaining the internal job opening site. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Supervisors and Managers. Works directly with Managers & Supervisors in developing and updating job descriptions and and creating standard behavioral based interview questions for all EMPLOYERS positions.Maintains and has responsibility for all recruitment files; ensur

Sr. Full Lifecycle Talent Partner

Various Employers

Nov 2009 - Feb 2011 (1 year 4 months)

The largest workers' compensation insurance provider in the US, Employers has ~1,000 employees across the US.
• Designed and developed the corporate recruitment program, including all headcount from entry-level to executive level positions. Developed SLA's, KPI's and SOP documentation.
• Establish and proactively nurture senior-level executive relationships within assigned programs resulting in a 50% annual growth in these crucial connections.
• Maintained highly collaborative relationships with front-line leadership & L&D to develop updated industry job descriptions and build out legally compliant standard behavioral based interview questions.
• Average requisition load 10-15, including multiple evergreen requisitio

Human Resource Business Partner II

IGT

Jan 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 10 months)

Reporting to the HR Director, my role at International Game Technology (IGT) was directly responsible for the explanation/delivery/improvement of HR policies and practices to a group of approximately 500 employees in both Reno and Las Vegas NV. My area of responsibility included support of Facilities, Logistics (Shipping/Receiving/Inventory/Audit), Operations Planning/Master Scheduling/Production Control, Order Administration, Supplier Management, Assembly/Sub-Assembly, Silkscreen, Cabinet Shop, Tool Room & EPROM. Responsibilities included the effective leverage of human resources as to allow the accomplishment of the business goals and objectives. Leading and executing human resource projects, recognition of deviations from practice recomm

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Sr. Recruiter/Onsite Operations Manager

AppleOne Staffing Firm

Jul 2002 - Jan 2008 (5 years 7 months)

Reporting to the Regional Vice President my role at AppleOne was directly responsible for the management partnership and on-going support of the client companies changing staffing needs of their contingent workforce, averaging 300 employees nationwide. Responsibilities included recruiting/sourcing candidates from entry-level support to executive-level support positions across the entire US operation, application process, interviews/scheduling, reference checks, administration of drug/background screening, reference checks, offer letters, retention, employee relations, resolution of escalated employee issues, weekly payroll processing, benefits administration/management, workers compensation, FMLA, recognition programs, working closely with

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Human Resource Employee Relations Manager

Shopko

Jan 2002 - Jul 2002 (7 months)

Reporting to the HR Director, my role at ShopKo was directly responsible for the effective human resources management of over 250 employees. My responsibilities included recruitment/sourcing, employment verification, new hire orientation, retention, employee relations, team-building sessions, payroll processing, benefit enrollment meetings, workers compensation, FMLA, maintenance of employee files, recognition programs, working closely with Human Resource Director to insure federal and state regulatory compliance with labor laws, personnel database management/record keeping and public relations. I also developed and maintained a professional relationship with Partners In Education as to support our community.

Operations Supervisor

Excel Telecommunications

Oct 1998 - Nov 2001 (3 years 2 months)

Reporting to the Operations Director, my role at Excel Telecommunications was to coach, train & develop associates within a call center of approximately 450 employees to deliver top quality customer relations. Responsibilities included recruitment/sourcing, retention, employee relations, team development, personnel database management/record keeping and development of departmental goals and objectives. In addition, I worked to introduce self-directed work teams.

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