SHAWN POTVIN
Pittsboro
Summary
Talent Acquisition Partner adept at managing full-cycle recruiting processes and stakeholder relationships across all departments. Expertise in implementing AI-driven solutions to streamline sourcing and onboarding, while tracking metrics to support continuous improvement in talent acquisition and employee engagement.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Remote
2024 - Current
- Partner with business leaders and HR to align staffing and workforce planning with department goals.
- Support people programs by coordinating onboarding, engagement, and development initiatives for new hires.
- Consult with managers to define role requirements and create equitable, inclusive hiring strategies.
- Track and analyze metrics to inform staffing and retention planning, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- Collaborate with HR operations and Learning & Development on continuous improvement and career pathing efforts.
- Identify and implement AI-driven recruiting solutions that increase efficiency, strengthen sourcing strategies, and support data-driven hiring decisions.
Talent Acquisition Partner
IBM
Durham
2023 - 2024
- Guided leaders through selection, onboarding, and workforce planning to support business continuity and growth.
- Partnered with managers on compensation, compliance, and equitable hiring practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Cultivated inclusive candidate and employee experiences reflecting IBM's people-first values, strengthening engagement and retention.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator
IBM
Durham
2021 - 2023
- Partnered with leadership and RPO teams to execute consistent people programs across distributed locations.
- Managed candidate flow, pre-employment processes, and onboarding to support HR operations and recruiting efforts.
- Streamlined procedures in collaboration with HR, compliance, and operations teams to ensure accurate employee documentation.
- Tracked compliance and maintained confidential records for government and corporate audits.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
IBM
Durham
2018 - 2021
- Partnered with business leaders and HR to align staffing and workforce planning with departmental goals, ensuring cohesive talent acquisition strategy.
- Coordinated recruitment processes for diverse talent across multiple departments.
- Managed candidate sourcing through various job boards and social media platforms.
- Facilitated interview scheduling between hiring managers and candidates.
- Coordinated onboarding, engagement, and development initiatives for new hires, enhancing integration experience and fostering early productivity.
Assistant Manager
Bruegger's Bagels
Morrisville
2016 - 2018
- Exceeded sales goals while enhancing employee retention and engagement through effective team management.
- Supervised daily operations and staff activities at a busy bagel shop.
- Supervised daily operations and cross-functional team to uphold company standards and safety policies, fostering a compliant work environment.
- Trained new employees on customer service and food preparation standards.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated supply orders for timely deliveries.
Manager
Tossed
Cary
2011 - 2016
- Led team to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Recruited, trained, and developed 15-member staff, enhancing collaboration and service excellence.
- Developed training programs for new staff to ensure smooth onboarding.
- Managed payroll and scheduling, ensuring compliance with labor and food safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain operations.
Education
Department of Labor Apprenticeship Certification -
IBM
01-2019
General Education Development Diploma -
West Virginia
01-2010
Skills
- Candidate sourcing & engagement
- Employee onboarding
- Onboarding processes
- Talent strategy
- Regulatory compliance
- Strategic Stakeholder Management
- AI integration
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Kontoor Brands, Inc.
2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Partner
IBM
2023 - 2024
Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator
IBM
2021 - 2023
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
IBM
2018 - 2021
Assistant Manager
Bruegger's Bagels
2016 - 2018
Manager
Tossed
2011 - 2016
Department of Labor Apprenticeship Certification -
IBM
General Education Development Diploma -
West Virginia