Stephanie Harris Shelley
Charlotte
Summary
Strategic talent acquisition and recruiting leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle recruiting, building talent pipelines, & multi-unit hiring strategy. Possess specialized skills in talent acquisition strategies, candidate sourcing methodologies, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning to optimize recruitment processes and meet organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Recruiting
Barcelona Wine Bar
Westport
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Led full-cycle recruiting efforts across multiple restaurant locations, including new restaurant openings
- Developed sourcing strategiec to attract top hospitality and leadership talent
- Partnered with operational leadership to improve hiring processes and reduce time-to-fill
- Developed recruiting strategies to attract diverse talent for restaurant management positions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job roles and candidate profiles.
- Streamlined interview processes to enhance candidate experience and efficiency.
- Analyzed recruitment data to identify trends and improve hiring practices.
- Maintained applicant tracking system to ensure accurate documentation of all recruitment efforts.
- Tracked progress of open positions against established timelines.
- Researched industry trends related to talent acquisition strategies and best practices.
Director of Talent Acquisition
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Charlotte
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Directed enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy for restaurant and corporate hiring
- Led recruiting operations, hiring initiatives, and workforce planning across multiple markets
- Partnered with executive leadership to improve recruiting efficiency and talent retention
- Developed strategic recruitment plans to attract top talent for restaurant operations.
- Implemented training programs for interviewers to enhance selection processes.
- Streamlined onboarding processes to improve new hire integration experiences.
- Analyzed market trends to refine recruitment strategies and enhance employer branding.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Coached hiring managers on best practices for interviewing candidates.
- Managed offer letters and negotiated salaries on behalf of the organization when needed.
- Developed metrics to measure recruitment efforts such as time-to-fill ratios, cost per hire, quality of hire scores.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to understand their staffing needs and create effective recruitment plans.
Talent Acquisition Operations Manager
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Charlotte
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw recruiting operations and hiring workflow optimization
- Facilitated the selection process from initial screening of resumes to final interviews with hiring managers.
- Drafted job postings across multiple channels to increase visibility among target audiences.
- Built robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.
- Managed ATS processes, recruiting analytics, and operational efficiencies
- Organized career fairs and recruiting events at college campuses or industry conventions to meet potential candidates face-to-face.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Charlotte
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for restaurant leadership and hourly hiring needs
- Built strong candidate pipelines through networking and recruiting platforms
- Conducted interviews to evaluate candidates' skills and cultural fit.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and expectations.
- Posted positions on job boards, media and alternate sourcing channels to attract diverse talent pool.
Executive Recruiter
Search Solution Group
Charlotte
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Conducted executive-level recruiting and candidate sourcing across multiple industries
- Built client and candidate relationships while managing full recruiting lifecycle
Associate Recruiter
Search Solution Group
Charlotte
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Supported recruiting efforts through candidate sourcing and interview coordination
Bartender / Certified Trainer
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Charlotte
08.2008 - 11.2015
- Trained and mentored new team members in operations and service standards
Education
BA - Mass Communications & Marketing
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SCBusiness & Marketing Study Abroad Program
Dublin Business School
Dublin, IrelandSkills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Recruiting Operations
- Multi-Unit Hiring Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Employer Branding
- ATS & CRM System Implementation & Management
- Interviewing & Selection
- Recruitment metrics
- Social media recruiting
- Candidate sourcing
- Talent pipeline management
- Relationship building
- Hiring process optimization
- Negotiation skills
Timeline
Director of Recruiting
Barcelona Wine Bar
11.2022 - 04.2024
Director of Talent Acquisition
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
01.2021 - 11.2022
Talent Acquisition Operations Manager
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
04.2019 - 01.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
04.2016 - 04.2019
Executive Recruiter
Search Solution Group
01.2016 - 04.2016
Associate Recruiter
Search Solution Group
11.2015 - 01.2016
Bartender / Certified Trainer
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
08.2008 - 11.2015
BA - Mass Communications & Marketing
Winthrop University
Business & Marketing Study Abroad Program
Dublin Business School