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.

It's time to start giving people chances. 

The job market is really rough. 

Years ago, someone gave me a chance. 
I'll never forget that person. We still talk and are friends today. 

The best thing you can do for your career, is to find and surround yourself with people who you know 150% will advocate for you in a room full of opportunities. 

People who bring value to the table and vice versa. 
If someone in your circle needs help, you are there for them. 

That's what a "real" inner circle should look like.  

This is your sign to go out and find your inner circle.

Talks about #jobs, #jobsearch, #resumetips, #interviewtips, and #contentstrategy

Talent Acquisition | AI | Featured in MarketWatch - Business Insider - BambooHR | Brand Partnerships

Jade Head

Someone reached out to me recently who had been extremely frustrated with the current job market. They have been constantly getting rejected for roles they were qualified for. 

You could tell they were disappointed, not angry, just looking for feedback, tips, or anything I could give. 

I always try my best to respond to as many DMs as I can. But the truth is… my LinkedIn inbox is constantly flooded.

Still, I took a few minutes to reply.
I shared a few tips, and some encouragement.

A week later, they messaged back, they landed another interview using that same advice i gave them a few weeks earlier. 

That’s the part we don’t see often on LinkedIn.

It’s not just about networking. 
It's about paying it forward. 
It’s about connecting.

At some point in your career, someone took a chance on you and gave you some guidance. Now its time to pay it forward. 

Even a short response can change the course of someone’s job search.

Executive Recruitment | AI | Brand Partnerships | Personal Branding | Social Media

Jennifer Sasse, MBA

I survived five rounds of layoffs in the winter of 2022. I knew my time at xx company was coming to an end at some point. 

Instead of panicking, I put my head down and kept working.
But more importantly… I started building visibility outside my job.

I started showing up on LinkedIn.
I started talking about different topics. 
I started connecting with people who cared about the same things I did.

At first, it was just a small act of control in a season that felt completely uncertain. But looking back, it was the smartest thing I ever did for my career.

Because here’s what happened next:

Someone who had been following my content for 6+ months, quietly, and consistently supported my content had reached out when I was job hunting last year.

They referred me to their company… 
That connection changed everything for me. 

The lesson here?

No matter how unstable things feel, you are never powerless.
You can still build, still grow, still create opportunities, even when everything around you is shifting.

If I can survive five rounds of layoffs, stay focused, and use this platform to open new doors for myself… So can you.

Your visibility is your power.
Keep showing up.  
Start connecting.
Use your voice. 
Start posting.
Keep going. 
Start now.

Someone’s watching. 
Your next opportunity might already be following you.

taplio

Kevin Grunewald's Linkedin Analytics

Kevin Grunewald

Performance ScoreKevin Grunewald's LinkedIn Performance

What is Kevin talking about?

Who is engaging with Kevin

Kevin Grunewald's Best Posts (last 30 days)

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

taplio

.css-6ytdur{background-image:linear-gradient(284deg, rgba(39, 43, 72, 1) 0%, rgba(33, 47, 183, 1) 100%);color:transparent;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;}Kevin Grunewald's Linkedin Analytics

Kevin Grunewald

Performance Score.css-goub6s{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:500;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);display:block;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-1);}Kevin Grunewald's LinkedIn Performance

What is Kevin talking about?

Who is engaging with Kevin

Kevin Grunewald's Best Posts .css-1emoo84{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:400;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);}(last 30 days)

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

Kevin Grunewald's Linkedin Analytics

Performance ScoreKevin Grunewald's LinkedIn Performance

Kevin Grunewald's Best Posts (last 30 days)