Elizabeth B. Onishuk, SHRM-SCP
Cambridge
Summary
Data and process-focused leader with strong background in people operations, strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Talent Acquisition
Boston Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Develops high-performing team (e.g., 9 Talent Partners and 1 Coordinator) by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth. Result: team responsible for filling >2,000 roles per year with a time-to-fill average of 45 days and $2,300 cost-per-hire
- Presents weekly hiring/funnel data to CNO, COO, and CHRO
- Designs and delivers training relevant to compliance, process changes, and skills' development
- Develops community partnerships and aligns vendors to build pipeline that solve for labor shortages
- Builds international RN program to offset US market talent deficit
- Partners with Marketing to enhance BMCs employment brand
- Creates university and clinical conference schedules to drive consistent inbound applicant traffic
- Architects and executes unique events to attract and convert talent
- Member of BMC Recruitment & Retention Council, a body that meets monthly with the objective of attracting new talent, while maintaining existing high-performers
Talent Acquisition & HR Manager (Special Projects)
Fresenius
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Builds and leads a team of 6 Recruiters, 4 Coordinators and 6 Credentialing Officers
- RESULT: 108 hires per quarter; average cost-per-hire ~$1,200; average time-to-hire = 24 days
- Develops KPIs for Recruiters and Recruiting Coordinators RESULT: 100% quarterly target achievement
- Leads annual open enrollment for Travel Nurse workforce
- Point-of-resolution for workforce issues (e.g., compensation, benefits, compliance, employee relations) on behalf of my direct reports and the 1,200+ Travel Nurse workforce
- Negotiates and executes contracts with vendors for housing and car transportation services.
Global Talent Manager
Workable
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Drives global hiring initiatives for all business sectors, from Engineering, Sales, Product Marketing, Customer Success RESULT: cost-per-hire <$2,000 and time-to-fill ~35 days
- Develops thought-leadership content for Workable Resources blog RESULT: Traffic increase ~60%.
- Delivers product webinars to global audiences
- Elevates employment brand through events, partnerships and speaking engagements
- Acts as a beta tester for new product features
- Develops reports and insights for Workable's Leadership Team.
Manager of Talent Acquisition & People Operations
Lavastorm Analytics
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Instituted competency-based interview models and stack-ranking to support >100 global hires in Engineering, Professional Services, Sales & Marketing. RESULT: Reduced cost-per-hire by 70%
- Led employment-brand-elevation initiative for Lavastorm. RESULT: Traffic increase >80%
- Implemented an ATS (Jobvite) to increase pipeline, streamline reporting and increase process efficiency.
- Partnered with capability leaders to identify future headcount and succession planning, including compensation benchmarking and performance management.
- Implemented a rotational associate and mentor/mentee program
- Acted as POC for all immigration sponsorship and employee relations’ issues (including compensation and benefits) for all US-based employees.
Manager of Talent Acquisition
Jumptap
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Established and led a team of 4 TA professionals to facilitate the company’s aggressive growth goals. RESULT: captured >70 new exempt-level hires (for hart-to-fill roles) in
- Built TA and HR infrastructure (from scratch), which included ATS (Bullhorn) and performance management software (Success Factors) to track and report outcomes for Jumptap's leadership team
- Achieved cost efficiency in recruitment efforts by utilizing creative sourcing techniques and minimizing reliance on external agencies
- Achieved cost efficiency in recruitment efforts by utilizing creative sourcing techniques and minimizing reliance on external agencies.
- Managed complex executive search assignments, consistently delivering high-quality candidates in tight timelines.
Principal, Healthcare Recruiting
Nuance Communications
07.2009 - 05.2011
- Managed an average of 25-30 requisitions for Director and VP level roles in Engineering and Professional Services. RESULT: Time-to-fill goal of
- Developed business cases for ATS and SEO channel selection.
- Acted as POC for junior-level staff on matters ranging from immigration, non-compete agreements and rescindable offers of employment.
- Performed Contract Recruiting for various clients from 2005-2009; Staffing Addendum furnished upon request
Sr. Staffing Specialist
Tufts Health Plan
07.2001 - 02.2005
- Reporting to senior leaders, provided full lifecycle recruitment support for business units such as Sales & Marketing, Actuarial, Strategy & Business Planning, Legal & Compliance, and Information Technology.
- Developed and implemented measurement tools to track and improve Staffing Specialists’ performance, as well as candidate experience
- Mentored Junior Staffing Specialists and Staffing Associates
- Led behavioral interview techniques’ workshops for hiring managers and their staff.
Education
Executive Education - HR Management & Analytics: Unlock the Value of Human Capital
Wharton School
09-2020
B.A. Degree - Political Science, Women’s Studies
Stonehill College
Easton, MASkills
- Inbound/Outbound Recruitment Strategies
- Funnel Analysis
- Scorecards and Stack Ranking
- Retention Initiatives
- Team Leadership
- Workforce Development
- Immigration
- Employment Law
- Labor Relations
- Employment Branding
- Credentialing
- RPO & Vendor Negotiation
Timeline
Director, Talent Acquisition
Boston Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition & HR Manager (Special Projects)
Fresenius
03.2018 - 09.2022
Global Talent Manager
Workable
01.2017 - 03.2018
Manager of Talent Acquisition & People Operations
Lavastorm Analytics
09.2013 - 09.2016
Manager of Talent Acquisition
Jumptap
06.2012 - 05.2013
Principal, Healthcare Recruiting
Nuance Communications
07.2009 - 05.2011
Sr. Staffing Specialist
Tufts Health Plan
07.2001 - 02.2005
Executive Education - HR Management & Analytics: Unlock the Value of Human Capital
Wharton School
B.A. Degree - Political Science, Women’s Studies
Stonehill College
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