RENALDO D. RUSSELL
Gwynn Oak
Summary
A results-driven human resources professional dedicated to enhancing recruitment techniques resulting in increased hiring of quality talent to drive the needs of the business. Adept at managing a full cycle recruiting processes across multiple regions; educational benefits, procedure and policy training and committed to creating innovative strategies to deliver a positive candidate experience and promote future company growth and success. Known for effective collaboration and interpersonal communication with diverse groups of hiring managers and other business partners to streamline business processes and operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate Recruiter
IKEA North America Services, LLC
02.2021 - Current
- Overseeing the HR/Recruitment Process for IKEA Headquarters office and all IKEA Remote Customer Meeting Point(RCMP) Contact Center locations Nationwide(CA to MD)
- Led full-cycle recruitment processes across diverse functional areas to align talent with organizational needs.
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier candidates in competitive markets.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and create clear, compelling job descriptions.
- Streamlined candidate evaluation processes by integrating advanced assessment tools and techniques for improved selection accuracy.
- Provided consistent guidance and trained new hires regarding benefit eligibility, compensation guidelines, plan options, enrollment dates and IKEA's bonus structure
Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
IKEA North American Services, LLC
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Overseeing the HR/Recruitment Processes for IKEA Headquarters office and 40+ retail store locations Nationwide(CA to DC)
- Strategic Talent Partnership: Consult with executive leadership to steer the selection process for high-level corporate roles, leveraging data-driven insights to influence hiring decisions and organizational design.
- High-Stakes Org Transformation: Hand-selected as 1 of 4 lead recruiters (from a team of 40+) to architect and execute the recruitment strategy for a massive U.S. company reorganization. Provided severed coworkers with benefit options and general severance information to use at their discretion.
- Process Engineering: Authored comprehensive recruitment policies and SOPs for the enterprise-wide reorganization, ensuring streamlined selection and compliance across multiple functions.
- Lifecycle Excellence: Managed the end-to-end candidate journey with a focus on white-glove service, ensuring all touchpoints—from initial outreach to onboarding—reflected core company values.
- Engagement & Retention: Designed and scaled pre-employment and onboarding programs that optimized the “first 90 days” experience for both internal and external hires. Policy and Benefits overview.
- Internal Capability Building: Facilitated monthly “Lunch and Learn” summits to upskill internal teams on advanced sourcing techniques, recruitment best practices, and emerging TA technologies.
- Cross-Functional Impact: Active contributor to high-impact committees including DEI Training, TA Employee Engagement, and Avature Focus Groups to drive global recruitment innovation.
- Executive Recruiting & Strategy
- Candidate Experience & Cultural Alignment
- Training & Leadership
Full Cycle Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Ikea North American Services, LLC
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Overseeing the HR/Recruitment Processes for 8 Retail Unit Locations within IKEA's Central Region (CO to OH)
- Strategic Talent Advisor: Partner with executive leadership to define workforce requirements and provide market intelligence, leveraging data to influence candidate qualifications and competitive positioning in the external market.
- Full-Cycle Lifecycle Management: Direct the end-to-end recruitment process for high-impact roles, ensuring seamless candidate transitions from initial outreach through white-glove onboarding and pre-employment integration.
- Offer & Negotiation Expert: Orchestrate complex offer management strategies, including salary and relocation negotiations and executive approvals, to consistently secure top-tier talent in a competitive landscape.
- Multi-Channel Talent Sourcing: Architect creative sourcing strategies using advanced platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Avature) and served as a Corporate Brand Ambassador to launch innovative DEI hiring events that diversified the talent pipeline.
HR/Human Resources Staffing Specialist
IKEA Human Resources Services Center
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Overseeing HR/Recruitment Processes of 14 retail unit locations from coast to coast (CA to NY)
- Multi-Site Talent Operations: Scaled recruitment support across 14 high-volume service and retail locations nationwide, partnering with HRBPs to execute targeted hiring events that filled critical, high-difficulty requisitions.
- Data-Driven Performance Tracking: Managed enterprise-level reporting for 40 U.S. locations, delivering monthly “Time-to-Fill” analytics and ensuring 100% data accuracy to drive accountability against key performance metrics.
- Brand Advocacy & Sustainability Leadership: Championed the “People, Planet, Positive” initiative, winning a nationwide competition for the HRSC site and leading 3–5 monthly community engagement events to strengthen employer branding and culture-aligned talent attraction.
Recruiting Specialist
Aerotek
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Regional Recruitment Leadership: Managed full-cycle recruiting across the Northeast Maryland region, specializing in high-demand sectors including Warehouse/Distribution, Construction, and Financial Services for a portfolio of 20+ diverse clients.
- Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Engineered creative sourcing strategies for high-volume roles in scarce labor markets, successfully placing talent ranging from specialized HVAC Engineers to Warehouse Managers to meet urgent client production needs.
- Revenue & Retention Optimization: Negotiated competitive wage rates and contract terms to ensure profitable placements while simultaneously reducing turnover and increasing workforce productivity for all client accounts.
- Recruiting and Staffing Placement Agency
Supplemental Insurance Specialist (Insurance Sales Agent)
AFLAC
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Strategic Business Development: Generated a high-volume pipeline by sourcing 100+ prospective regional clients through targeted research, cold-calling, and proactive networking to secure new business accounts.
- Consultative Sales & Negotiation: Managed and closed 10+ weekly customer accounts by conducting data-driven needs analyses and delivering tailored product presentations that effectively outperformed market competitors.
- Account Management & Retention: Optimized client satisfaction and retention by orchestrating seamless onboarding for new accounts and maintaining long-term relationships through consistent product updates and policy education.
- Insurance Company
Social Recreation/Fleet Management Director (Youth Development Professional)
Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of Greater Washington
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Operational Leadership & Program Excellence: Directed daily youth development activities for diverse populations, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards while managing athletic budgets, inventory, and volunteer driver performance to meet organizational goals and ensure compliance.
- Strategic Community Engagement: Cultivated high-impact partnerships with community leaders to drive fundraising initiatives and executed public relations strategies that significantly increased program visibility and club membership.
- Nonprofit childcare organization
Co-Owner/Sales and Marketing Director
InsideOut Cleaning Industries Incorporated
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Strategic Business Growth: Orchestrated a comprehensive marketing and sales strategy, including the design of digital collateral and executive proposals, resulting in a 15% revenue increase and the successful negotiation of all commercial service contracts.
- Operational & Human Capital Leadership: Directed full-scale operations for a workforce of 60+ contractors and managers, overseeing recruitment, safety training, and financial controllership, including budgeting, asset management, and regulatory compliance.
- Commercial and Residential Cleaning Company
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2009
B.S. - Agricultural Business
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2009
Minor - Economics
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2009
Skills
- Full-cycle Recruiting
- Talent Sourcing
- Customer Service Excellence
- Social Media Recruiting
- Building Candidate Pipelines
- Hiring Manager & Client Relationship Management
- Avature, Kenexa Brassring and RWS ATS Utilization
- Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- NAAAHR, Member
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$100000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Senior Corporate Recruiter
IKEA North America Services, LLC
02.2021 - Current
Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
IKEA North American Services, LLC
08.2019 - 02.2021
Full Cycle Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Ikea North American Services, LLC
06.2017 - 08.2019
HR/Human Resources Staffing Specialist
IKEA Human Resources Services Center
09.2014 - 06.2017
Recruiting Specialist
Aerotek
03.2014 - 09.2014
Supplemental Insurance Specialist (Insurance Sales Agent)
AFLAC
07.2013 - 04.2014
Social Recreation/Fleet Management Director (Youth Development Professional)
Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of Greater Washington
09.2011 - 05.2013
Co-Owner/Sales and Marketing Director
InsideOut Cleaning Industries Incorporated
08.2005 - 08.2011
B.S. - Agricultural Business
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Minor - Economics
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
B.S. - Business Administration
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University