Sonia S.
Talent Acquisition Leader, Recruitment Strategy & Operations Expert
I'm an accomplished Talent Acquisition Leader with 12+ years of experience driving recruitment strategies across government contracting (GovCon) and corporate sectors. I specialize in full-cycle recruiting, cleared hiring (Secret, Top Secret, Public Trust), and ATS implementation and optimization (Greenhouse, iCIMS, Workday). With a proven track record of achieving measurable outcomes—including an average time-to-fill of 25 days (vs. 40-day industry benchmark), a 90%+ offer acceptance rate, and 70+ annual hires—I deliver scalable, data-driven hiring solutions aligned with business goals. I’ve led proposal staffing, improved diversity hiring, automated recruitment workflows, and reduced agency reliance to cut costs and improve hire quality. I bring expertise in: ✔️ Talent acquisition strategy & leadership ✔️ GovCon and corporate recruiting ✔️ Workforce planning & hiring metrics ✔️ Employer branding & candidate experience ✔️ Compliance hiring (OFCCP, AAP, EEO) ✔️ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives ✔️ ATS optimization and recruiting automation Certified in Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI in Recruiting, I combine technology and strategy to build high-performing teams. I also design and deliver training programs to strengthen internal recruiting, stakeholder engagement, and compliance. Whether you need consulting, project-based recruiting, or end-to-end talent acquisition leadership, I’m committed to helping organizations attract, hire, and retain top talent efficiently. ✅ Open to contract, project, or consulting roles (no sponsorship required). Let’s connect to discuss how I can support your hiring goals!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $11k
Billed in all: $33,571$34k
$11k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 5% in Microsoft Excel
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