Jerod Smith

Accomplished and motivated talent acquisition leader with 15 year extensive agency and corporate recruitment experience. Proven track record of success in sourcing and onboarding high-caliber talent for a variety of industries. Skilled in leveraging innovative techniques and nurturing relationships with hiring managers to ensure timely acquisition of qualified candidates.

Dedicated to delivering superior results through exceptional customer service and a strategic approach to the recruitment process.

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Partners Group (USA) Inc

Broomfield, CO 

January 2017 - Present

• Lead all recruitment training and development of 3 US-based full-cycle recruiters
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for both corporate and all Private Equity, Private Infrastructure, Private Real Estate, and Private Debt investment vacancies across the Americas region
• Sourced, recruited, and hired 350+ employees with an 80% retention record
• Developing key strategic talent initiatives focused on international growth and expansion from the ground up
• Lead the recruitment and coordination of the Summer Associate Internship Program for all Summer MBA Interns
• Provide strategic guidance to Hiring Managers based on market intelligence, best practices, changing business needs, and complicated compensation structures
• Partnered with Korn Ferry to lead interview training for over 50+ employees each year
• Lead the talent management process for the Americas region
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates
• Constantly work with Success Factors to innovate and improve ATS systems efficiencies and drive effectiveness
• Workforce Analysis by assessing and defining talent/diversity gaps and hiring needs align with DEI strategies, initiatives, and metrics 
• Partner with the Global Compensation team annually on industry compensation trends and market mapping
• Partner with the HR operations team on the onboarding of new joiners
• Ensure global best practices are followed, including all local legal requirements
• Led the implementation of best practice policies of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act legislation 
• Responsible for market analysis and channel insights through deep analysis of external market data to recommend and drive hiring plans and talent acquisition initiatives
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Sr. Executive Recruiter

High Country Executive Search

Denver, CO 

January 2012 - October 2017

• Exceeded all monthly gross margins goals working with permanent placement candidates within the Accounting and Finance Division 5 years in a row
• Recruited highly skilled Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax, and Treasury professionals for permanent placement opportunities for clients across Colorado
• Excelled in candidate speed to market working closely with candidates and clients to achieve high-volume placement goals
• Maintained ongoing relationships with candidates and clients to ensure excellent customer service throughout the contracting period
• Experienced in negotiations regarding compensation, health benefits, 401K participation, and company vacation policies
• Involved in all stages of candidate development including initial interview, technical pre-screen assessment, negotiating all terms of the contract, post-contract agreements, terminations, and general candidate mentorship
• Worked with clients as a talent acquisition consultant, including candidate onboarding, compensation consulting, and market valuation/assessment
• Classically trained by both Peter Lefkowitz and Danny Cahill as well as in LinkedIn Recruiter and Google - Boolean Search String's

Sr. Recruiting Manager

Robert Half Technology

Denver, CO 

January 2009 - February 2012

• Exceeded all monthly gross margin goals 3 consecutive years working with permanent placement candidates
• Finished 3rd in the world for “Permanent Placement Rookie of the Year” for all new employees across all lines of business including Marketing, Legal, Finance, and IT
• Recruited highly skilled Support / Development / Executive IT Professionals for permanent placement opportunities for clients in Colorado
• Developed key networking skills through social media, technology groups, referrals, and online resources
• Excelled in candidate speed to market working closely with candidates and clients to achieve high-volume placement goals
• Maintained ongoing relationships with candidates and clients to ensure excellent customer service throughout the recruiting contract
• Experienced in negotiations regarding compensation, health benefits, 401K participation, and company vacation policies
• Involved in all stages of candidate development including initial interview, technical pre-screen assessment, negotiating all terms of the contract, post-contract agreements, terminations, and general candidate mentorship

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR