Layna Shields
Strategic Talent Sourcing & Recruiting Consultant at Freelance | Urbandale, Iowa, United States
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Layna Shields currently serves as a Strategic Talent Sourcing & Recruiting Consultant at Freelance, where she leverages her extensive expertise to deliver tailored talent acquisition solutions during challenging economic times. In this role, Layna focuses on developing innovative sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring clients can attract and secure top-tier leadership and specialized talent across industries such as biotechnology, financial services, and health sciences. Her agency headhunter approach allows her to penetrate hard-to-fill roles, particularly in executive and senior management positions, by tapping into her vast network and relationship-building skills.
Throughout her engagements, Layna has successfully managed full-desk recruiting processes, from candidate sourcing and technical recruiting to employee relations and vendor management. Her proficiency with tools like PeopleSoft and her SPHR certification enable her to streamline recruitment workflows, enhance candidate experience, and ensure compliance with industry standards. During periods of economic downturn, she has demonstrated resilience and adaptability by organically expanding her client base through referrals from past talent acquisition peers and business line contacts, emphasizing her ability to foster long-term relationships and generate sustainable business development.
Layna’s expertise in change management and her strategic approach to talent sourcing have consistently driven impactful recruitment outcomes, helping organizations navigate market fluctuations while maintaining a competitive edge. Whether consulting on college recruiting initiatives, employee benefits, or training programs, she remains committed to aligning talent strategies with organizational objectives. If you're seeking a dedicated partner to optimize your talent acquisition efforts in a complex market, Layna Shields is ready to collaborate—reach out, and let’s schedule a time to discuss how she can support your hiring needs.
Strategic Talent Sourcing & Recruiting Consultant at Freelance in February 2023 to Present
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Leader at Trace Genomics in May 2024 to March 2025
Talent Manager at Bullpen in August 2023 to December 2023
Lead Recruiter | Brokerage Support, Americas at Cushman & Wakefield in June 2021 to February 2023
Sourcing Manager | Global Occupier Services at Cushman & Wakefield in January 2022 to May 2022
Senior Recruiting Consultant | Optum Corporate at Optum in February 2021 to June 2021
Property & Casualty Lead Recruiter at Nationwide in January 2020 to November 2020
Senior Sourcing & Recruiting Consultant | Talent Acquisition & Staffing at Union Bank in October 2018 to October 2019
Lead Recruiter | Wholesale Banking at Wells Fargo in March 2015 to October 2018
Vice President - Executive Recruiter for Global Functions, Operations & Technology at Citi in May 2012 to March 2015
Recruiting Manager | Mortgage Division at Bainesbridge Consulting in March 2009 to May 2012
National Lead Recruiter | Wells Fargo Home Mortgage at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in September 2002 to March 2009
Human Resources Business Partner | Medicare Operations at Mutual of Omaha in January 1998 to January 2002
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University of Nebraska at Omaha, BA
Nebraska College of Business, AS
University of Iowa
Indianola High School
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Human Resources (HR)
Change Management
Applicant Tracking Systems
College Recruiting
Onboarding
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting
Employee Relations
Internet Recruiting
Mortgage Lending
Human Resources
Technical Recruiting
Talent Management
Employee Benefits
Succession Planning
Temporary Placement
Sourcing
Taleo
Performance Management
Executive Search
SPHR
Contract Recruitment
Personnel Management
Training
Temporary Staffing
Organizational Development
Finance
Screening Resumes
Interviews
Consulting
Benefits Negotiation
Leadership
Hiring
Staffing Services
Resume Writing
Vendor Management
PeopleSoft
Call Centers
Workforce Planning
Building Relationships
Screening
Management
Interviewing
Relationship Building
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Discover more about FreelanceWhat is Layna Shields email address?
Email Layna Shields at [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated Layna Shields's email found in 2026.
What is Layna Shields phone number?
Layna Shields phone number is 515-343-4623.
How to contact Layna Shields?
To contact Layna Shields send an email to [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]. If you want to call Layna Shields try calling on 515-343-4623. (updated on May 19, 2025)
What company does Layna Shields work for?
Layna Shields works for Freelance
What is Layna Shields's role at Freelance?
Layna Shields is Strategic Talent Sourcing & Recruiting Consultant
What industry does Layna Shields work in?
Layna Shields works in the Staffing & Recruiting industry.
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