Kevin Grunewald

Empower Pharmacy

TA Sourcer

PeopleScout

•Saved over 30% in recruitment costs by sourcing candidates internally, minimizing the need for agency support.
•Maintained a 75% interview-to-offer ratio by implementing effective screening and evaluation techniques.
•Coordinated cross-functional recruitment processes, supporting hiring teams in reducing time-to-fill by 20%.

Talent Acquisition Partner

SunPower Corporation

•Maintain Workday Core HCM data and process onboarding transactions.
•Prepare new hire checklists for managers.
•Assist Talent Acquisition with a variety of onboarding duties including relocation and review of offer letters.
•Serve as coordinator for new hire background checks.
•Assist with the User Management system used for new employees, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
•Ensure the Workday system complies with company policies and regulatory requirements.
•Maintain user access and security settings to protect sensitive.

Recruiter/HRIS Systems Analyst

GE Renewable Energy

•Directed GE Renewables in the Hydro, LM-wind, and Power Grid sectors across North America and Europe, overseeing the project lifecycle and aligning with client service objectives.
•Managed time zone differences, facilitated international teamwork, and enhanced communication to address project challenges, ensuring proactive compliance with OFCCP requirements.
•Managed and developed a comprehensive talent pipeline through networking, sourcing campaigns, and recruitment tools.
•Delivered strategic consulting support, understanding business demands, collaborating with hiring managers and HR partners, and aligning recruitment to company standards.
•Achieved significant milestones in 11 months by coordinating 8-10 daily meetings: filled 125 engineering roles, managed 70 projects with a 98% closure rate, and reduced time to fill by 92%.
•Provided exceptional customer service through global offer generation via Workday, complied with company policies, and collaborated with the people operations team to enhance the offer process.
•Utilized social media, professional networks, and job boards for recruiting, initiated think tanks, and resolved Workday issues, demonstrating comprehensive expertise in talent acquisition.

Sr. TA Partner/LM-Wind lead

Recourse Communications, Inc.

•A highly productive recruitment team of two was managed by me, who consistently hired 28 new employees every month over four months, resulting in positive feedback from the client director and several program managers for outstanding performance and accomplishment.
•Organized a pivotal recruitment campaign for a leading global pharmaceutical firm, assuming a cross-departmental role to enhance the project's success.
•Managed a portfolio of 16 high-priority positions daily, with direct oversight from one recruiter, ensuring optimal productivity and efficient candidate sourcing via multifaceted platforms, including ATS systems (Exelare and Oracle), LinkedIn Recruiter, and Indeed.
•Led a team to expedite 50 new hires monthly over four months, delivering the project ahead of schedule and earning commendations from the client's director and key program management team members.
•Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and an understanding of talent acquisition nuances by successfully managing 25-60 high-level requisitions simultaneously.
•Effectively utilized advanced applicant tracking systems (Exelare and Oracle) and proactive engagement with LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed to streamline recruitment processes and improve candidate reach.
•Provided management and clients with daily and weekly progress updates by developing comprehensive system reports and meticulously tracking key performance indicators and production metrics.

Talent Acquisition Manager

•Collaborated closely with project managers to source and deliver top-tier candidates across various industries, such as aerospace, IT, manufacturing, healthcare, renewables, and hospitality.
•Achieved outstanding performance in managing high-volume requisition loads, overseeing 25-60 requisitions simultaneously across a wide geographic area.
•Strategically structured daily schedules to align with fluctuating client demands, ensuring optimal productivity and responsiveness to immediate hiring needs.
•Identified, screened, and hired 75 candidates within six months, exceeding departmental hiring targets by 100%.

Sr. Recruiter

Walgreens

•Increased revenue by 30% and reduced costs by 20% within 14 months, exceeding sales targets through strategic merchandise management.
•Ensured rapid resolution of inquiries and complaints and maintained rigorous planogram integrity by leading a proactive and efficient ASM team.
•Created a highly productive team environment by using Theatro for daily briefings, creating detailed task lists, and nurturing growth through one-to-one sessions.
•Ensured compliance with critical updates, including COVID-19 protocols, while championing a culture of continuous improvement in order to maximize team engagement and performance.

Assistant Store Manager

Loving Arms

•Ensured 98% data integrity in Workday through daily quality checks, enabling reliable workforce planning.
•Streamlined self-service workflows, cutting onboarding time by 30% and enhancing user satisfaction.
•Automated key HR tasks, reducing manual effort by 40% and errors by 25% within six months.
•Facilitated Workday training, reducing support requests by 25% and increasing end-user proficiency.
•Developed dashboards, cutting report generation time by 50% and boosting utilization among leaders.

Workday Consultant

Recruiting | Sales | Marketing | Engineering | Tech | Career Guide

10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with 3 years of experience in Workday HRIS. 
Strategic thinker and effective communicator with a mix of technical competence and an innate ability to communicate with industry professionals, consistently delivering high-impact results. 

*Accomplishments*
>2021, hired 100 people in Biopharma, Technical Engineering & Tech.
>2022, hired 125 people in Technical Engineering across all sectors of Renewables.
>2023, hired 150 people across the United States in Renewables, Skilled Trades, and Field Operations.
>2024, hired 150 people across the Midwest in Skilled Trades, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain.

Outside of work, I'm passionate about creating impactful, authentic content that connects with real people, whether it's career tips, personal branding insights, or everyday motivation. As a content creator and career strategist, I love partnering with brands that align with my message and audience.

If you’re a brand looking to collaborate on sponsored content, campaigns, or creative partnerships that drive value and visibility, let’s connect. You can reach out to me about potential partnerships or brand deals at kgrunewald22@gmail.com 

Check out the links on my website to learn more!


DISCLAIMER! 
1:1 calls are not to discuss opportunities at my current employer, nor is it a guarantee of employment.

Talent Acquisition Partner II

-Working together with my regional ops managers on projects at our San Jose, Sacramento,
  Arizona & North Hollywood offices for our technical install and service teams.
-Currently working in a multi-functional team across multiple time zones.
-In an unfavorable market, I've been able to hire residential electricians for multiple locations
across the US.
-Working with candidates internally and externally to get referrals.
-Rewriting job descriptions and doing market research with the Sr. leadership team.
-Negotiating compensation on offers to candidates.
-Increased applicant pool by 30% in the last 5 months by sourcing and doing deep dive
Boolean searches, resulting in higher quality hires for our residential Install and service teams.
-Grew a previously stagnant talent pool by 25% in the last 2 months, resulting in a 35%
reduction in time-to-fill for our residential electrician roles.

60 Second Workouts

Founder

Active In Tech

Founder | Wellness Coach

Pluralsight

DevOps Architect

Minnesota Convention Services

Head of Wellness

Championed operational excellence, customer service, and business development as Managing Partner. Directed a team of 8+ laborers and support staff, and 50+ part-time and seasonal laborers.

Collaborated closely with designers, display houses, and sales leaders to bring creative visions to life on budget. Ensured booths were dismantled and shipped to the next location.

Executed the build, installation, and dismantling of booths for 50+ annual trade shows including the Twin Cities Auto show, Medical Design and Manufacturing Trade Show, and Polaris Dealership Meetings.

Trained new employees, managed inventory, procurement, and accounts payable and receivable. Grew business to 7-figures pre-Pandemic.

Vice President

Map Your Show

Contribute to designing, testing, and releasing infrastructure utilizing Terraform

Manage the infrastructure for a robust line of applications supporting the event industry

Troubleshoot and debug to optimize cloud performance

Support the entire infrastructure application lifecycle

Key Technologies:

GIT, GitHub, Web server technologies
EC2, CodePipeline, Lambda, ALB
MSSQL Server, JIRA, Windows Server, Linux
REST APIs, JSON, JavaScript
Networking, VPC
AWS CLI, IAM, Route53, CloudWatch, CloudFormation

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Level Up In Tech

Success Coach

60 Second Workouts | Fitness Coach for Tech Leaders | Simple Health Solutions in a Modern World

Life has a way of throwing curveballs. Mine came in the form of a 450-pound tractor tire. 🚜


Years ago, I faced an excruciating setback after attempting to lift a mammoth tractor tire - two herniated discs and a long list of spinal complications. 

The injury took its toll on my body and mind, but through a combination of mindset shifts, research, and sheer determination, I've transformed my life. 

And, as a result, I found my life's purpose: helping others transform theirs.

This decade-long journey of recovery saw me experimenting with multiple remedies - from diet and exercise to alternative therapies. 

But the magic lay in the small, daily habit changes. It's these subtle shifts that propelled me from pain to strength, and from despair to joy.

2020 threw another challenge at me: the pandemic halted my family's business and pushed me to pivot. I dived into tech, and as I understood the digital world better, I recognized a recurring theme. 

Professionals, constantly glued to their screens, were experiencing health issues I had solutions to.

Thus, my mission was reborn: Wellness Coaching for Tech Professionals. 

If you're trying to transform your brain & body without spending countless hours in the gym or parting with the foods you love, you're in the right place. I offer:

●1:1 Custom Wellness Coaching
●Corporate Speaking
●Community Wellness Challenges
●Micro Workouts

Want to work together? Check out my featured section!

In a digital age, I'm zealous about crafting straightforward solutions for those who seek energy, confidence, and holistic wellness. Because a fulfilling life should be intentional and enjoyable.

I hope that during the time we share here, you'll find a spark, a tip, or an idea that brings value to your life.

Thanks for joining me on this journey!  -Michael

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