Julia Straley
San Diego
Summary
Results-driven professional with 8 years of full-cycle recruitment expertise across multiple industries. Skilled in sourcing, screening, and placing top talent while optimizing recruitment processes to improve efficiency and candidate quality. Strong relationship builder with a focus on delivering tailored talent solutions that align with business objectives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Recruiting
Northwestern Mutual
San Diego, CA
2025 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruiting to attract executive-level candidates using multi-channel sourcing strategies
- Manage candidate flow from early stage engagement, multi stage interview organization, offer acceptance, to onboarding
- Analyze market trends to adjust search efforts and update budget planning to ensure alignment with recruiting priorities
- Established strong relationships with key leaders creating mutually beneficial opportunities for company growth and collaboration.
- Educate strong sales and business development professionals from a variety of different industries on the benefits of making a career change to Northwestern Mutual
Talent Acquisition Specialist
LHH
01.2023 - 2025
- Executed strategic recruitment for talent in HR, Operations, Administration, Logistics, and Supply Chain across diverse sectors, aligning talent acquisition with organizational goals.
- Manage end-to-end recruiting process, including job postings, sourcing, assessments, and offer negotiation.
- Collaborated with C-suite executives and hiring managers to assess business needs and deliver tailored talent insights for effective hiring strategies.
- Leverage key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire) to optimize processes, improve sourcing efficiency, and forecast hiring needs across diverse client portfolios.
- Streamlined recruitment processes to enhance candidate experience, achieving higher offer acceptance rates and strengthening employer branding for clients.
Senior Recruiter & HR Manager
Code/&/Trust
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded recruitment and HR processes across two startups, driving a 100% growth in workforce for each company.
- Developed an internship program with structured learning and mentorship, strengthening the talent pipeline and achieving high intern-to-hire conversion rate.
- Collaborated with owners and department heads to develop role-specific onboarding and training plans, improving new hire integration.
- Led employee engagement and retention strategies by creating initiatives such as recognition programs, professional development workshops, and wellness events.
- Managed employee relations by addressing complex issues and resolving conflicts while ensuring compliance with employment laws, fostering a positive workplace culture.
National Recruiter & Business Development Specialist
Homeside Financial
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed ongoing growth initiatives, resulting in recruiting a $100 million-producing team, successfully expanding the company’s presence into a new state.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor offerings to adapt business development tactics for emerging leads and opportunities.
- Advised prospects on tailored mortgage products to enhance client satisfaction and expand branch’s product reach.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop effective campaigns for mortgage products, increasing brand awareness and attracting new business.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Mass Communications with a focus in Public Relations
University of South Florida
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Recruitment Strategy
- Full-Cycle Sales Recruitment
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Talent Assessment
- Client Prospecting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analytics
- Coaching
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
LHH
01.2023 - 2025
Senior Recruiter & HR Manager
Code/&/Trust
01.2022 - 01.2023
National Recruiter & Business Development Specialist
Homeside Financial
01.2020 - 01.2022
Associate Director of Recruiting
Northwestern Mutual
2025 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Mass Communications with a focus in Public Relations
University of South Florida
Achievements
Category 1-Top Recruiting Team of 2025, You Make the Future Work Award 2024, Rookie Rocket Award 2023, Recruited team’s top-producing mortgage group in 2022, CNPR Certification 2018