Kayla Carter

Recruiter

Waynesboro, Virginia, United States5 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in strategic sourcing and recruitment.
  • Proven track record of enhancing candidate experience.
  • Strong ability to build and maintain talent pipelines.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in SaaS recruitment and strategic sourcing.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitingStrategic SourcingCandidate Experience

Other Skills

Greenhouse SoftwareCross Functional RelationshipsADP WorkforceJazzHR Recruiting SoftwareTime ManagementOral CommunicationWorkdayMicrosoft ExcelRelationship BuildingStrategyDiversity & InclusionSales HiringBusiness Process ImprovementHiringNew Hire Training

About

Results-oriented talent acquisition partner with a passion for connecting talented individuals with their ideal career opportunities. I have honed my skills in identifying and attracting top-tier professionals across various industries. Throughout my career, I have successfully partnered with hiring managers to understand their unique talent needs and develop strategic recruitment plans. I have effectively utilized a wide range of sourcing strategies, including job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks, to identify and engage with high-potential candidates. I am adept at conducting comprehensive interviews, assessing candidates' skills, and presenting qualified individuals. One of my key strengths lies in my ability to provide a personalized and positive candidate experience. I understand that the job search process can be challenging, and I strive to ensure that candidates feel supported and well-informed throughout their journey.

Experience

5 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Remote

GTM Recruiter

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos

Custom ink

Talent Acquisition Specialist

May 2025Oct 2025 · 5 mos · Remote

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Remote

GTM Recruiter

Sep 2024Mar 2025 · 6 mos · Remote

  • Remote makes running global teams simple. By making it simple to hire, manage, and pay anyone, anywhere.
  • Streamlined end-to-end recruitment for Go-To-Market teams in NAMER and EMEA
  • Collaborated with hiring managers, VPs, and FP&A to align on headcount growth, developing targeted recruiting plans that improved team scalability and hiring efficiency.
  • Reduced average time in each stage through building strong cross-functional partnerships, process optimization, and data-driven adjustments.
  • Enhanced recruitment plan effectiveness by conducting regular follow-ups with hiring managers, resulting in improved candidate fit and retention.
  • Led strategic initiatives, including BrightHire rollout to leadership teams, creation of evergreen pipelines, policy revisions, and creation of candidate engagement content, driving alignment and a stronger candidate
  • experience.
Greenhouse SoftwareRecruitingStrategic Sourcing

Paynada

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jul 2023Jul 2024 · 1 yr · Remote

  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for Go-To-Market teams driving efficient hiring processes
  • Sourced over 150 high-quality candidates weekly consistently filling pipelines with top-tier talent.
  • Achieved a 96% manager interview-to-offer rate, reflecting exceptional candidate quality and alignment with team needs.
  • Improved recruitment outcomes through regular follow-ups with hiring managers, enabling data-driven adjustments to enhance plan success.
  • Built and maintained a talent pipeline, ensuring readiness for future hiring needs
  • Delivered daily pipeline health reports, providing actionable insights to stakeholders and maintaining robust recruitment performance metrics.
ADP WorkforceJazzHR Recruiting SoftwareRecruitingCandidate Experience

Zendesk

Talent Acquisition Partner, GTM

Feb 2022Jul 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Remote · Remote

  • Executed end-to-end recruitment for Go-To-Market roles across the US and Latin America, successfully hiring top-performing professionals and expanding talent acquisition capabilities internationally.
  • Implemented candidate-centric initiatives, boosting positive hiring manager feedback by 30% and enhancing the overall candidate experience.
  • Developed and rolled out competency-based hiring guides, reducing bias in the selection process and fostering a fair, inclusive recruitment framework.
  • Achieved a 95% candidate acceptance rate, reflecting strong alignment between candidate expectations and organizational goals.
  • Spearheaded the team’s expansion into Latin America, building a scalable recruitment strategy and fostering partnerships with regional leaders.
  • Facilitated weekly syncs with 30+ hiring leaders, ensuring alignment on priorities, progress, and strategic hiring needs across departments.
  • Mentored interns aspiring to transition into recruiting, providing guidance on sourcing techniques, candidate engagement strategies, and best practices to build future talent acquisition professionals.
Oral CommunicationWorkdayMicrosoft ExcelRecruitingCandidate ExperienceTime Management+6

Innovative refrigeration systems, inc.

Recruiter

Nov 2018Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Led full-cycle recruiting for diverse roles, including Go-To-Market, General & Administrative, Manufacturing, and
  • Field Construction employees across the US, driving timely and effective hiring outcomes.
  • Executed high-volume sourcing and recruiting, averaging 5 accepted offers weekly, ensuring critical roles were filled promptly to support business needs.
  • Established and managed campus recruiting programs, forging strategic partnerships with trade schools nationwide to build a steady pipeline of skilled talent.
  • Additional Responsibilities:
  • Streamlined new employee onboarding, creating a seamless experience by managing offer finalization, new hire documentation (W-4s, I-9s), and data entry for benefits and training.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, resolving issues efficiently to ensure a positive
  • employee experience.
  • Collaborated with leaders to develop comprehensive onboarding and training programs, enhancing new hire integration and readiness.
  • Maintained and updated company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
Business Process ImprovementRecruitingCandidate ExperienceTime ManagementRelationship BuildingHiring+4

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