Megan Crespo - SHRM CP
Gaithersburg
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition and Human Resources leader with a proven track record in developing and implementing effective recruitment, talent management, compensation, and workforce planning strategies. Recognized for a strong commitment to fostering team collaboration while consistently achieving measurable results that drive organizational success. Expertise in identifying top talent and managing full-cycle recruitment processes, coupled with the agility to swiftly adapt to evolving organizational needs and market trends.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager (Promoted from Talent Acquisition Specialist)
EveryMind
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised and developed the recruitment team, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and consistent hiring standards for staff, volunteers, and interns.
- Directed full-cycle recruitment, clearance, and HRIS management, including onboarding and orientation of new hires, volunteers, and interns, as well as promotions and status changes, while implementing AI solutions to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented a compensation philosophy, proficiency model, and graded pay structure, linking pay to performance, engagement, and retention.
- Introduced a market-aligned grade structure using PayScale, streamlining compensation processes for efficiency and consistency.
- Partnered with leadership to redesign job descriptions and titles, supporting succession planning, organizational alignment, and career pathways.
- Enhanced HRIS and position management accuracy, ensuring data integrity, and seamless integration across systems.
- Reduced time-to-fill by 50% and cut recruitment advertising by 29% through targeted sourcing strategies and improved visibility.
- Expanded the internship program from 15 to 50 graduate level participants by strengthening university and community partnerships.
- Managed recruitment and assessment budgets across federal, county, and state contracts, optimizing spend while maintaining hiring outcomes.
- Created monthly HR dashboards tracking key talent metrics, including time-to-fill, turnover, and offer acceptance, to inform leadership decisions.
- Conducted annual compensation analyses, and presented market adjustment recommendations to senior leadership.
- Designed and delivered interview and supervisor training, strengthening hiring quality and leadership capability.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
EveryMind
11.2022 - Current
- Recruited across all departments and levels, including director positions, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and strategic workforce goals.
- Managed 16+ concurrent requisitions across clinical, case management, marketing, development, finance, and leadership roles.
- Executed full-cycle recruitment—intake, posting, sourcing, interviewing, clearance, and onboarding—enhancing candidate experience and reducing time to fill.
- Lead ATS Implementation transitioning from ADP to Paycom.
- Developed behavioral interview training and recruitment handbook, standardizing hiring practices organization-wide.
- Conducted salary benchmarking to support equitable and competitive offers.
- Represented EveryMind at job fairs and community events, building talent pipelines and strengthening employer branding.
- Facilitated weekly new hire orientation, ensuring compliance with employment documentation.
- Produced monthly recruitment reports, tracking vacancies, interviews, offers, and hires to inform leadership decisions.
Human Resources Specialist
Express Employment Professionals
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Served as primary HR contact for 80+ associates and contractors, managing payroll, employee relations, and compliance with labor regulations.
- Conducted 25+ interviews weekly and placed candidates in administrative and operational roles, ensuring quality matches for clients.
- Supported client workforce planning, aligning staffing strategies with labor regulations and organizational needs.
- Oversaw new hire documentation, background checks, and E-Verify compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Maintained and strengthened client relationships through proactive outreach, cold calling, and business development, securing new partnerships and expanding account growth.
- Managed employee relations for contractors, resolving issues, addressing performance concerns, and ensuring engagement and retention.
Luxury Bridal Consultant
Couture Bridal of Maryland
03.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager
Francesca’s
11.2017 - 08.2019
Shift Supervisor
Francesca’s
11.2016 - 11.2017
Education
B.S - Psychology
Towson University
12.2021
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Talent Sourcing
- Compensation Strategy and Market Benchmarking (PayScale)
- ATS Implementation & Management (Paycom)
- HRIS Management (Paycom, ADP),
- Data Integrity & Reporting (Excel, Mondaycom, HRIS reports)
- Budget & Vendor Management
- Employee Development & Onboarding
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager (Promoted from Talent Acquisition Specialist)
EveryMind
03.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
EveryMind
11.2022 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Express Employment Professionals
09.2021 - 11.2022
Luxury Bridal Consultant
Couture Bridal of Maryland
03.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager
Francesca’s
11.2017 - 08.2019
Shift Supervisor
Francesca’s
11.2016 - 11.2017
B.S - Psychology
Towson University