Felesha Holmes
Spotsylvania
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition professional with over eleven years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, high volume staffing, and client delivery within fast paced, metrics driven environment. Proven track record of managing large requisition loads, building robust talent pipelines, and consistently exceeding KPI's. Skilled in strategic sourcing, stakeholder, partnership, and delivering high-quality candidate and client experiences. Recognized for strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities that drive performance and retention. Proficient in ATS/VMS platforms, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and social recruiting tools.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Randstad
Fredericksburg, VA
03.2012 - Current
- Led full-cycle recruiting for high volume and professional roles managing sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding.
- Consistently met and exceeded KPI's including fill rate, time-to-fill, and candidate submittals in a metrics-driven environment.
- Exceeded annual gross margin target by 35% earning top tier ranking within the company in 2025.
- Built and maintained pipelines of 100+ candidates using job boards, networking, referrals, and community outreach.
- Partnered with hiring managers to align on workforce needs, improving hiring efficiency and reducing time-to-fill for critical roles.
- Improved quality of hires through structured screening, behavioral interviewing, and targeted assessments.
- Utilized ATS and VMS systems to manage requisitions, track candidates, and ensure compliance.
- Analyzed recruiting data and market trends to optimize hiring strategies and inform decision making.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages aligned with budget and internal equity.
- Managed background checks, drug screenings, and onboarding processes tp ensure compliance and seamless candidate experience.
- Increased retention and performance through candidate coaching and ongoing engagement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spotsylvania High School
Spotsylvania, VABusiness Administration
Piedmont Community College
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting (High-Volume & Professional Roles)
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Workforce Planning
- Offer Negotiation & Closing
- Client & Hiring Manager Partnership
- Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development
- Cold Calling & Passive Candidate Engagement
- ATS & VMS Systems
- Metrics-Driven Performance (KPI's, Time-to-Fill, Fill Rate)
- Talent Market Research & Competitive Analysis
- Process Improvement & Recruiting Optimization
- Compliance & Onboarding
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Analytical problem solving
- Adaptability in Fast Paced Environments
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Randstad
03.2012 - Current
Business Administration
Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Spotsylvania High School