Vanessa Gaskin

Background

About Vanessa Gaskin

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Over 20 years of experience in employee relations, recruiting and onboarding, benefits, organizational development and training, labor relations, payroll (multi-states) and scheduling, and policy writing. Counsel and/or coach employees and managers regarding employee relations issues including performance management, facilitation of formal/informal complaints to resolution, discipline and/or termination in line with local culture and the business and legal environment Proficient in MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; UltiPro (UKG); SAP; WorkDay; ADP Workforce; Kronos; PeopleSoft, LMS Strategic Hiring: Develop and implement comprehensive talent hiring strategies to attract top-tier executive talent. Work closely with senior executives to understand leadership needs and align hiring strategies with business goals. Lead the end-to-end executive search process, including candidate sourcing, assessment, and selection. Candidate Sourcing & Engagement: Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including direct sourcing, networking, and partnerships with executive search firms, to identify potential candidates. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of executive talent for current and future needs. Engage with candidates to ensure a positive experience and promote the organization’s employer brand. Stakeholder Management: Partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and other key stakeholders to define and refine role requirements and desired competencies. Provide expert guidance and advice on market trends, competitive intelligence, and best practices in leadership hiring. Facilitate interview and selection processes, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational values and culture. Diversity & Inclusion: Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within the executive hiring process, ensuring a diverse slate of candidates. Develop strategies to attract diverse leadership talent and promote an inclusive hiring culture. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized data and analytics to inform recruitment strategies and measure the effectiveness of hiring processes. Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to leadership hiring, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction. Executive Onboarding: Collaborated with HR and business leaders to design and implement effective onboarding programs for new executive hires. Ensure a smooth transition and integration for new leaders, supporting their success in the organization.