Lisa Austin

Senior Director Talent Acquisition

Mansfield, Texas, United States

About

Experience

  • Caris Life Sciences (6 yrs)
    • Senior Director Talent Acquisition
      Aug 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

      • Developed Talent Acquisition team from 4 Recruiters to 3 Talent Acquisition Managers including Executive Recruitment, 7 Talent Acquisition Partners, 3 Sourcing Science Professionals, 2 Talent Acquisition Coordinators and Background Talent Acquisition Partner. • Created Talent Acquisition process from Discovery to onboarding stages. • Pitched and secured investment from the business to implement a new ATS/HRIS system (Workday). • Leads, develops and manages an ambitious high-performing recruitment team. • Provides leadership in the establishment of the employment brand and develops material to communicate the companies vision on job boards and career sites as established by Caris • Assist recruitment team in removing roadblocks with leaders to ensure effectiveness in the process in moving quickly to fill roles. • Plays a mentorship role to recruitment team, consistently enhancing skills, effectiveness and growth of the team. • Manages workload in the department to optimize recruitment activity • Collaborate with key stakeholders and assisting them in strategic planning for their department. • Leads the strategic direction of the department by examining hiring trends for hard to fill roles, strategizing optimal ways to fulfill the needs of the department. • Develop ongoing relationships with hiring leaders. • Assist as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required. • Leading role in analytics and standardize reporting that will lead to improvements as well as informing executive leadership of progress and insights for future recruiting needs.

    • Director Talent Acquisition
      Aug 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Head of Talent Acquisition- Americas, Europe and Global Operations at BT
    Feb 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Report to the Sr Director of Global Talent Acquisition Provide direct management to delivery teams in America’s and Europe. Direct Management to Operational teams in the UK, US and India Versed in international labors laws. Direct and indirect teams that span US, UK, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and India. Created and stood up a global TA operations team consisting of 38 individuals across the global. Created and launched global reporting and analytics team. Ensured strategic plans are executed properly and continuously evaluated Ensured the consistent adherence to policies and procedures Ensured team members’ skills are constantly developed with ongoing evaluation for quality audits and performance improvement plans Worked closely with HR Directors, Associate Directors, Talent Acquisition Partners and Senior Functional Directors regarding Hiring Manager Satisfactions, sourcing efforts, project planning and management. Delivered Operational Monthly reviews with Senior Leadership regarding technology lead process improvement initiatives, TA total Labor cost, movement dynamics and non- pay expenditures. Accountable for delivery of fiscal roadmap of operational projects from scope to launch. Travel globally to interact with direct clients and team members

  • Delivery Executive at IBM Talent Acquisition Optimization
    Nov 2011 - Feb 2018 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    Promoted into this role from a Talent Acquisition Manager Provide direct management to our client Leaning Consultant and Quality Auditor. Evaluated our ongoing strategy through the lens of the candidate and hiring manager Directed efforts to research and identify improvement opportunities Ensured strategic plans are executed properly and continuously evaluated Ensured the consistent adherence to policies and procedures Ensured team members’ skills are constantly developed with ongoing evaluation for quality audits and performance improvement plans Worked closely with Client Talent Acquisition Directors, Associate Directors, Talent Acquisition Partners and Senior Functional Directors regarding Hiring Manager Satisfactions, sourcing efforts, project planning and management. Accountability for the delivery of the contract to the assigned clients Worked in partnership with the Center manager/s and leadership teams to successfully provide required services for the assigned accounts Accountability for designing and delivering to client SLA's, monthly and quarterly business metrics Acted as lead engagement manager on assigned RPO accounts Consulting with clients in identifying system/process enhancements necessary to better align the solution with their business goals, including prioritizing those enhancements needed to meet project deadlines. Partnered with Portfolio Executive and client stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery to the client, including on-going account and operational management of service delivery. Client QBRs Quarterly and monthly internal account reviews