Alexander La

Senior Talent Sourcer
New York, New York, United States

Professional Overview

Alexander La is an experienced talent acquisition professional with a proven track record of sourcing and recruiting top talent for high-growth technology companies. As a Senior Talent Sourcer at Garner Health, he leverages his expertise in strategic sourcing, candidate engagement, and data-driven recruitment to build diverse, skilled teams that drive organizational success.

Experience Summary

Current Role

Senior Talent Sourcer, Garner Health (2024-04-01 to Present)

• Responsible for developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive and active candidates for a wide range of roles, from engineering to product management.

• Collaborates cross-functionally with hiring managers to deeply understand their talent needs and align sourcing efforts to business objectives.

• Leverages data analytics and market insights to optimize sourcing channels, improve candidate conversion rates, and enhance the overall recruitment process.

• Serves as a subject matter expert, providing training and mentorship to junior members of the talent acquisition team.

Career Progression

Senior Recruiter, Carrot Fertility (2023-02-01 to 2024-02-01)

• Managed the full-cycle recruitment process for a rapidly growing fertility benefits company, delivering high-quality talent that supported the organization's expansion.

• Developed and implemented targeted sourcing strategies to attract diverse, top-tier candidates for a variety of roles, including engineering, product, and customer success.

• Collaborated with hiring managers to improve job descriptions, interview processes, and onboarding procedures to enhance the candidate experience.

Recruiter, Carrot Fertility (2021-08-01 to 2023-02-01)
Recruiter, Conductor (2021-04-01 to 2021-08-01)
Recruiter, Newsela (2020-12-01 to 2021-04-01)
Associate Recruiter, Newsela (2020-02-01 to 2020-12-01)
Recruiting Coordinator, Newsela (2019-06-01 to 2020-02-01)
Director of Admissions, WorldTeach (2018-12-01 to 2019-04-01)
Admissions Coordinator, WorldTeach (2017-10-01 to 2018-12-01)
Spanish Teacher, Jefferson County Public Schools (2015-08-01 to 2017-07-01)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, University of Colorado Boulder (2011-2015)

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic talent sourcing and candidate engagement

• Applicant tracking system (ATS) management and optimization

• Data-driven recruitment and analytics

• Talent pipeline development and nurturing

• Employer branding and candidate experience

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Professional Impact

• Implemented innovative sourcing strategies that resulted in a 25% increase in qualified candidate pipeline for critical roles at Carrot Fertility.

• Established a referral program that contributed to a 40% improvement in employee retention at Newsela.

• Collaborated with marketing and HR teams to develop an employer branding campaign that increased Conductor's LinkedIn followers by 20% and improved candidate conversion rates.

Conclusion

With a wealth of experience in talent acquisition and a passion for building high-performing teams, Alexander La is poised to continue making a significant impact in the technology industry. As a Senior Talent Sourcer at Garner Health, he leverages his expertise to attract and engage top talent, contributing to the company's growth and success.