Bryn Braaten

Global Talent Acquisition Leader Ex-Amazon | Talent Forecasting | Talent Management | Project/Program Management | Executive Coaching | Performance Management

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

About

Experienced Senior talent leader with a demonstrated history of working in the e-commerce and agriculture industry. Strong human resources professional skilled in Management, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, OFCCP, Six Sigma Methodology, and Talent Forecasting.

Experience

  • Amazon (11 yrs 5 mos)
    • Global Head of Talent Acquisition
      Oct 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Supporting strategic delivery through internal and external channels with a focus on core technical job families including IT and SysDevs. eCommerce Foundation - Earth’s best technology foundation for building, growing, and operating Amazon businesses. When customers shop on Amazon.com, they expect a safe, simple and consistent experience. A large number of systems and services contribute to that experience, from identity services to massive data warehouses and innovations, specifically focusing on managing the incredible scale and complexity of operating one of today’s most successful businesses. Remembering that it is still Day 1, our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day: to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, innovate and invent, and focus on delighting customers.

    • Recruiting Manager
      Mar 2017 - Oct 2022 · 5 yrs 8 mos

      Launched the first centralized Recruiting Coordination Team across NA (2017-2018). Led a team of Sourcers across NA to fill technical and product focused roles for Amazon Transportation Services (2020-2022) and Supply Chain Optimization Technology Team (2018-2020). Roles Include: SDE (all levels), SDM, Sr Managers, TPM, PM-Tech, Applied Scientists, Research Scientists, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Business Intelligence Engineers

    • Client Lead
      Oct 2016 - Mar 2017 · 6 mos

      Help define the recruiting strategy for our Support Engineering team including hiring for DevOps, EDI, Data Engineer, SDE and Sr Leadership.

  • Cargill (Hopkins, MN)
    • Supply Chain Specialist
      Feb 2013 - Aug 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos

      • Served as primary contact for Paint, Inks, Coating & Glycerin Accounts while managing complex supply chain operations, including coordination with cross-functional teams nationwide. • Developed expertise in Linseed, Soybean & Glycerin formulations, while efficiently handling product shutdowns and recalls. Streamlined workflows through Adage and SAP systems. • Oversaw inventory for 16 warehouses and 4 manufacturing plants, managing end-of-month reconciliation and maintaining financial accuracy.

    • Recruiting Coordinator
      Jun 2010 - Feb 2013 · 2 yrs 9 mos