Jaime Laufer

Strategic Talent Acquisition and People Operations leader with experience driving recruitment excellence, process optimization, and team development across creative, digital, and corporate environments. Proven track record of designing and implementing end-to-end talent strategies, scaling recruiting functions, enhancing employer brand, and leading high-performing teams. Adept at building standard operating procedures, managing recruitment vendors and technology, and crafting targeted recruitment marketing campaigns.

Trusted advisor to executives and clients, known for improving candidate experience, increasing hiring efficiency, and aligning talent initiatives with business goals.

VENN, LLC, 9/2020 - Present

Talent Consultant

• Spearhead the optimization of recruitment processes, implementing advanced screening tools and technology, resulting in a 60% reduction in time-to-hire and enhanced candidate experience.
• Develop standard operating procedures to support the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.
• Manage interview scheduling, ensuring timely communication and a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Orchestrate the entire recruitment lifecycle for all job requisitions, excelling in sourcing, interviewing, showcasing top talent, and driving successful negotiations.
• Leverage in-depth analysis of hiring data to pinpoint inefficiencies, crafting and executing targeted talent acquisition strategies that aligned with clients' business goals.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify and anticipate industry trends, equipping clients and their teams with strategic insights to navigate technological advancements and market shifts. 
• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to clients, delivering tailored recruitment solutions and actionable insights that consistently met and exceeded their unique needs.

DIGITAL SURGEONS, 2/2017 - 9/2020

Director of People Operations

• Designed and executed comprehensive recruitment strategies, increasing leadership capabilities and organizational effectiveness across multiple departments.
• Established metrics to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of recruiting practices, leading to a 25% increase in efficiency in hiring processes.
• Hired and retained talent across creative, copy, development, account management, and strategy departments
• Established and communicated employee branding as well as the strategic vision for People Operations
• Scaled HR processes as Digital Surgeons grew; focusing on employee recognition, future leaders, performance management and review, organizational communication, client satisfaction, and 360-degree feedback
• Led cross-functional projects to streamline HR processes, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency and a 15% reduction in onboarding time
• Managed employee inquiries related to benefits, payroll, and HR operations, ensuring accurate and timely resolution while maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction.
• Produced industry specific content including blogs, videos and social posts, that cover topics such as recruiting, organizational development, the future of HR, communication and leadership
• Established and maintained relationships with Connecticut colleges; attending career fairs, networking events, and portfolio review 

B.A. 2005

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

Major: Communications