Edwin Leigh

Experience

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  Maxim Healthcare Services

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  Senior Recruiter

  • Directed, and performed full life cycle recruiting including candidate sourcing, screening, ATS processing, interviews, offer negotiation, and onboarding tasks for various positions throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia Hospital systems. • Developed relationships with clients, patients, and referral sources to determine open needs, successful placements, and identifies additional business opportunities.• Responsible for building a network of qualified candidates, evaluating skills in relation to the position requirements, negotiating compensation, overseeing the completion of onboarding requirements, and managing active caregivers.• Knowledgeable of industry trends globally and within their market segment to identify top accounts, forecast opportunities, and consult with candidates. • Shares best practices and maintain and develop relationships within the industry to foster stronger business relations. Show less

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  2U

  Dec 2016 - Aug 2022

  Employee lead resource group for employees in the Enterprise Operations Implementation Department. Currently, one of the leaders of the Diversity Taskforce (DEI) is focused on the critical work of advancing the University partners' efforts to embrace its diversity and promote a culture of inclusion for all.• Directed full-cycle recruiting program serving 8 University partners; expanded directors and VP’s online faculty hires by 25%.• Led the Recruitment and Retention team from the development and launch of new sourcing and DEI strategy; reduced time-to-fill by 15%. • Managed and trained a team of 5 recruiters; provided coaching and training on process improvements. • Led the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Recruitment Task Force: Presented DEI digital program plan and pilot case study to the company’s General Managers and VP executive team. Show less ● Create, drive and maintain recruiting team’s strategic road map - scope, resourcing, ownership of projects, accountability for delivering on results; oversee capacity planning and resource allocation● Set recruiting goals and ensure priorities are aligned with firm’s strategic initiatives and growth resulting in over 1,000 hires annually● Partner on diversity recruiting strategy including campus recruitment and senior searchesplan and pilot case study to the company’s General Managers and VP executive team● Strategize with University Partners and implement practices to create a more diverse, equitable, andinclusive work and academic environment● Train team of 6 recruiters on DEI recruitment best practices and enhance the candidate experience● Maintain strong relationships with all existing stakeholders and create relationships with newpartners, built on a foundation of excellence and trust Show less ● Managed a large portfolio of leading US University Partners’ graduate program faculty hiring needs,and global short course teaching teams● Integral in hiring 90% of the faculty for a newly launched Master of Public Health program● Collaborated with university partners to develop recruitment strategies to hire top tier, diversefaculty● Led process improvement initiatives, including the creation of an external best practice hiring resourcefor university clients, an internal standard operating process manual, and DEI training● Applied recruitment techniques including Boolean searches, web-based applicant tracking systems,and sourcing tools to reach passive candidates and fill niche positions● Efficiently built pipelines and faculty talent pools. Recognized as a top performer in “time to fill”faculty roles across programs Show less • Provided Advisory services to several customers that focused on achieving business through better alignment of mindset, people, processes and technology. • Technical and “hard-to-fill” talent for 2U’s Recruiting team using various channels, including but not limited to: LinkedIn, Twitter, our ATS and desktop research• Sitting in on job qualification meetings with Recruiter to learn job details, its value proposition at 2U, and the interview process for each specific opening• Collaborating with Recruiters on search strategy in order to determine must-haves and nice-to-haves for a candidate’s skills and prior experience• Managing pipeline activity and mechanisms for regularly recruited positions• Partnering with Recruiters to provide candidates with a white glove, customer-focused candidate experience at 2U• Performing research on various talent markets and leveraging data points during a search• Working closely with the Recruiting team to conceptualize new mechanisms for pipeline management and effective sourcing Show less

  • Recruitment Program Manager

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Faculty Recruiter II

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Faculty Recruiter

    Feb 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Sourcing Specialist

    Dec 2016 - Feb 2018
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  Trane Technologies

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Human Resources Program Manager

  • Developed, executed, and obtain approvals for 2 DEI program plans from planning through implementation and delivery; Resulting in a partnership with Marriot Hotels.• Tracked program metrics and presented findings to senior leadership. • Traveled to other offices as needed, providing support and guidance on DEI initiatives. • Implemented and maintained reporting and analytics to track the successes of diversity talent sourcing, with sourcing metrics using HRIS to include source of candidate, source effectiveness, and diversity. • Participate in pre-sale presentations and employee education campaigns. Show less

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  Amazon

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2024

  Project Manager

  DEI Strategy and Execution: Led the development and execution of comprehensive DEI strategies aligned with business objectives. • Tested and implemented a new HR system tracking data, metrics, and analytics using Workday and ADP Workforce Now for 500+ employees across 20 countries. • Developed project charter, and communication plan, managed timelines, and data analytics, and tracked KPIs for internal and external stakeholders.• Delivered 55 hires across 12 job codes, both technical and non-technical, with an 81% offer accept rate in 22 - 23. • Created multiple HR compliance and audit preparation projects focused on candidate talent search and engagement as well as IT talent acquisition process improvement and strategy development. • Curated workshops and events, such as weekly AMAs with senior members to engage and develop relationships specifically those dedicated to historically underrepresented groups. • Conduct training to resolve client's high-level issues by identifying new service and product opportunities• Implemented Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion recruiting strategies including partnerships with diverse organizations (Veterans@Amazon, Latinos@Amazon) Show less

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2024 - now

  Project Manager

  Key Projects and Accomplishments:• Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive unconscious bias training program, completed by over 85% of Microsoft employees, significantly raising awareness and equipping staff with tools to identify and mitigate bias in daily interactions and decision-making.• Established a program pairing senior leaders with early-career professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, providing valuable career development opportunities and unique insights into the experiences of marginalized employees.• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Expansion: Championed the expansion of ERGs, securing additional funding and resources, resulting in a 42% growth in membership fostering a stronger sense of belonging, and amplifying diverse voices across Microsoft.• Talent Acquisition Improvements: Collaborated with the Human Resources team to implement blind resume screening and structured interview processes, contributing to a 27% increase in the hiring of women and underrepresented minorities.• Played a key role in preparing for the October Give Campaign, ensuring successful and meaningful activities by collaborating with team members and sharing updates and ideas• Accessibility Project Plan FY25: Created and shared the Accessibility: Lunch & Learn project aims to enhance accessibility awareness and practices within the organization. Show less