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Reanna Gibson

Hampshire,POR

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Leader with 7+ years of experience in recruitment strategy, talent management, and direct sourcing in global, high-growth environments. Proven track record in building and scaling inclusive, high-performance cultures and aligning talent acquisition with business growth. Expert in optimising recruitment processes, developing pipelines, and collaborating with senior leadership on People strategy to drive company success. Passionate about enhancing employer brand and employee experience through data-driven insights and innovative, feedback-driven practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

Bechtel Limited
10.2022 - Current
  • Led Global Recruitment: Directed end-to-end recruitment for senior roles across the UK, USA, and Middle East, using direct sourcing and market mapping to attract high-caliber candidates. Reduced time-to-hire by 20% through data-driven recruitment insights.
  • Enhanced Candidate Experience: Improved candidate engagement by 25%, establishing consistent communication and promoting a positive recruitment journey that strengthened employer brand.
  • Developed Scalable Talent Pipelines: Built a scalable talent pipeline strategy that decreased time-to-fill by 12%, ensuring hiring priorities were aligned with business needs and future growth.
  • Collaborated with Senior Leadership: Partnered with leadership to prioritize talent acquisition and strategise workforce planning to proactively manage talent gaps.
  • Maintained Compliance Across Regions: Ensured compliance with regional employment laws, GDPR, and internal policies, upholding global standards in recruitment.

Senior Recruitment Lead

Paro.AI
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Expanded Team Capabilities: Built and managed a high-performing recruitment team, enhancing productivity by 15% through structured recruitment workflows.
  • Owned Senior Role Recruitment: Led direct sourcing and candidate engagement for senior roles, creating and maintaining an active pipeline to meet high-growth needs.
  • Championed New Hire Productivity: Increased new hire productivity by 30% within the first 90 days through refined onboarding processes, supporting remote work practices.
  • Collaborated Across Functions: Engaged with cross-functional teams to align recruitment strategies with immediate and long-term business goals, ensuring team needs were proactively met.

Senior Recruitment Coordinator

John Wiley and Sons
03.2019 - 10.2021
  • Led Team & Improved Processes: Directed a team to achieve a 22% productivity increase, exceeding KPIs and reducing time-to-hire by 15% through strategic partnerships with department heads.
  • Reduced Time-to-Hire: Decreased time-to-hire by 15% through strategic partnerships with department heads and data-driven recruitment practices.
  • Boosted New Hire Productivity: Improved onboarding, resulting in a 30% increase in early-stage productivity and contributing to long-term employee retention.
  • Strengthened High-Performance Culture: Collaborated with senior leaders to establish a feedback-driven culture, elevating team cohesion and engagement.
  • Implemented Manager Training: Developed tailored training for managers, improving leadership effectiveness by 25% and enhancing overall team performance.

Bioinformatic Recruitment Coordinator

Blackfield Associates
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Specialised Talent Acquisition: Sourced bioinformatics professionals, reducing time-to-fill by 15% through proactive talent sourcing and relationship-building.
  • Maintained High Candidate Satisfaction: Achieved a 93% candidate satisfaction rate by ensuring clear, consistent communication and a positive candidate experience.
  • Developed Strong Talent Pools: Built and managed a specialised talent pool, ensuring rapid access to high-quality candidates for critical roles.
  • Conducted Strategic Market Research: Led market and competitor analysis to refine sourcing strategies, increasing recruitment effectiveness by 5%.
  • Improved Client Engagement: Worked closely with hiring managers to clarify requirements, enhancing client satisfaction and alignment with hiring objectives.

Education

CIPD Level 3 Certificate -

Eastleigh College
01.2023

Bachelors of Science Hons - Forensic Science

Bournemouth University
01.2018

Skills

  • Onboarding Processes
  • Strategic recruitment
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Organizational Development
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Talent pipeline building
  • Recruitment analytics
  • Employer Branding
  • Passive Candidate Engagement
  • Workforce Planning
  • Social Media Recruiting
  • Team Leadership
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Work Availability

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Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

Bechtel Limited
10.2022 - Current

Senior Recruitment Lead

Paro.AI
10.2021 - 10.2022

Senior Recruitment Coordinator

John Wiley and Sons
03.2019 - 10.2021

Bioinformatic Recruitment Coordinator

Blackfield Associates
07.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelors of Science Hons - Forensic Science

Bournemouth University

CIPD Level 3 Certificate -

Eastleigh College

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