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Chans Dykes

Kansas City,MO

Summary

As a strategic Talent Acquisition Manager, I specialize in leading the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring that organizations attract, hire, and retain top-tier talent. With a strong background in executive recruitment, strategic sourcing, and HR operations, I thrive in fast-paced environments where adaptability and innovation drive results.

At PAC Group, I oversee end-to-end hiring strategies, collaborating with hiring managers, department heads, and leadership to align recruitment efforts with business objectives. From developing job descriptions and managing requisition approvals to implementing ATS systems and enhancing onboarding processes, I bring a data-driven approach to talent acquisition.

Beyond recruitment, I am deeply involved in compensation analysis, independent contractor agreements, and workforce planning, ensuring compliance with labor laws while optimizing talent retention. My passion lies in building high-performing teams, improving HR efficiencies, and crafting recruitment strategies that support long-term organizational success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Manager

PAC Group
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead and create the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring candidates for all positions.
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, identify key qualifications, and ensure alignment on hiring needs.
  • Manage the requisition approval process across PAC International, ensuring proper authorization and alignment with organizational needs before new positions are posted.
  • Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified talent.
  • Build and maintain relationships with universities, job boards, and external recruiting agencies.
  • Conduct talent pipeline management and succession planning.
  • Develop comprehensive and persuasive business proposals aimed at acquiring new Purchase Orders (POs) from prospective clients. These proposals should align with the company's objectives and demonstrate a clear value proposition.
  • Oversee the entire onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires including coordination of necessary training and setting up access to tools and systems.
  • Manage new employee documentation, including contracts, offer letters, tax forms, and other compliance-related materials.
  • Develop and maintain an offboarding process, including conducting exit interviews, collecting feedback, and ensuring timely removal of system access.
  • Develop, negotiate, and maintain Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs).
  • Ensure compliance with relevant employment and labor laws.
  • Monitor contractor performance and engagement, renewing or terminating contracts as necessary.
  • Conduct regular market and internal compensation analysis to ensure competitive salary offerings.
  • Develop and manage job leveling frameworks and compensation bands to ensure internal equity and growth opportunities.
  • Partner with department heads to review compensation packages, bonuses, and other benefits.
  • Serve as the HRIS (Human Resources Information System) administrator and ATS Administrator, ensuring data accuracy and system optimization.
  • Manage employee data, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and role changes within the HRIS.
  • Generate reports on key HR metrics such as turnover rates, headcount, compensation analysis, and diversity data.

Provide training and support to employees and managers on using the HRIS.

Executive Recruiter

LHH
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Partnered with executive leadership to develop a vision and mission that aligned with the company's long-term goals
  • Utilized an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage candidate communication and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
  • Developed and maintained relationships with potential candidates through networking and outreach
  • Conducted reference checks to ensure candidate qualifications and experiences
  • Developed and maintained relationships with universities, career centers and professional organizations to increase candidate pipelines
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their hiring needs and ensure they are met
  • Advertising vacancies on all major job posting sites, and on our social media platforms
  • Reviews hiring and succession plans and compensation packages
  • Identify and evaluate potential sales leads through networking and online research
  • Plan and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets

Recruiter

Cloud Kitchens
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated the onboarding process for all new hires, including setting up their accounts and training
  • Utilized an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage candidate communication and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
  • Identified and recruited top talent for key positions, resulting in a 65% increase in employee retention
  • Developed and maintained relationships with potential candidates through networking and outreach
  • Developed and maintained employer branding initiatives to increase awareness of the organization
  • Developed policies and procedures that increased consistency and compliance with labor laws while also reducing costs
  • Collaborated with business leaders to identify staffing needs and develop strategies to attract and retain top talent
  • Analyzed key metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and engagement to identify potential issues and develop solutions
  • Developed a comprehensive compensation and benefits strategy that improved employee satisfaction and reduced costs

Licensed Insurance Agent

Select Quote
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Submitted claims to insurance carriers for payment
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and explained insurance billing procedures
  • Processed insurance claims and handled insurance denials
  • Drafted and managed project-related documents, such as contracts, leases, and insurance policies, to ensure compliance with legal requirements
  • Verified insurance coverage and entered patient information and billing codes into the system
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, billing, and insurance claims processing

Server/ Assistant Office Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery
11.2018 - 05.2021
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Home Advisor
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Implemented marketing strategies to generate leads and increase sales revenue
  • Planned meetings and trade shows by developing schedules, establishing contacts and coordinating mailing lists
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to coordinate promotional activities
  • Created and maintained customer databases to facilitate customer segmentation
  • Researched competitor marketing trends and prices using data analysis
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment

Sales/ Social Media Marketing Manager

OneLife Fitness
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement
  • Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets
  • Launched successful digital marketing campaigns that achieved goals for increased website traffic
  • Helped customers navigate choices between services with support for questions such as terms, pricing, and availability
  • Promoted high level of customer satisfaction using strong relationship-building skills, consistent follow-up and prompt issue resolution

National Account Manager

MSTS
11.2017 - 11.2018

Account Manager/ Recruiter

C&A Industries
03.2016 - 10.2017
  • Partnered with executive leadership to develop a vision and mission that aligned with the company's long-term goals
  • Utilized an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage candidate communication and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
  • Developed and maintained relationships with potential candidates through networking and outreach
  • Conducted reference checks to ensure candidate qualifications and experiences
  • Developed and maintained relationships with universities, career centers and professional organizations to increase candidate pipelines
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their hiring needs and ensure they are met
  • Advertising vacancies on all major job posting sites, and on our social media platforms
  • Reviews hiring and succession plans and compensation packages
  • Identify and evaluate potential sales leads through networking and online research
  • Plan and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets

Education

Skills

  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Recruitment
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Compensation analysis
  • Onboarding processes
  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Call center experience
  • Conflict resolution
  • Complaint handling
  • Global talent acquisition
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Behavioral interviewing
  • Organizational development
  • Stakeholder management

Accomplishments

  • Built and scaled a high-performing recruitment team from the ground up, successfully hiring 20 employees within a 5-month period to support rapid company growth.
  • Led the seamless integration of an ATS system with no prior experience, optimizing hiring workflows and improving candidate tracking efficiency.
  • Implemented structured time tracking and overtime approval processes, revamping onboarding and offboarding procedures—resulting in $200K in company savings.

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Manager

PAC Group
06.2024 - Current

Executive Recruiter

LHH
10.2023 - 10.2024

Recruiter

Cloud Kitchens
01.2022 - 07.2023

Licensed Insurance Agent

Select Quote
01.2021 - 01.2022

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Home Advisor
05.2020 - 11.2020

Sales/ Social Media Marketing Manager

OneLife Fitness
08.2019 - 05.2020

Server/ Assistant Office Manager

Cooper's Hawk Winery
11.2018 - 05.2021

National Account Manager

MSTS
11.2017 - 11.2018

Account Manager/ Recruiter

C&A Industries
03.2016 - 10.2017
Chans Dykes