Johnna Winslow
Senior Manager, Head of Talent Acquisition
Professional Overview
Johnna Winslow is an accomplished human resources and talent acquisition professional with over 6 years of experience driving strategic talent initiatives. As the Senior Manager and Head of Talent Acquisition at Clearwater Benefits, she leads a team responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding top talent to support the company's rapid growth and innovation within the healthcare benefits industry.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior Manager, Head of Talent Acquisition at Clearwater Benefits, Johnna oversees all aspects of the talent acquisition function, including developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies, optimizing hiring processes, and building a high-performing talent pipeline. Under her leadership, Johnna has significantly streamlined the company's recruiting efforts, reducing time-to-hire by 25% and improving candidate experience metrics. She has also spearheaded the implementation of advanced HR technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the talent acquisition team.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Johnna held various talent acquisition positions at DreamBox Learning, a leading educational technology company. Starting as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator/Recruiter, she quickly advanced to become the Talent Acquisition Specialist, where she contributed to the successful hiring of 45+ key personnel across multiple departments. Her demonstrated expertise in sourcing, screening, and onboarding top talent earned her the opportunity to lead the talent acquisition function at Clearwater Benefits.
Earlier in her career, Johnna gained valuable experience as a Social Worker and Family Support Specialist at Encompass NW, where she developed strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of the importance of employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
Academic Background
Johnna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Washington State University, where she graduated magna cum laude and was recognized for her academic excellence.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent acquisition strategy and planning
- Recruitment process optimization
- Sourcing and screening top talent
- Candidate experience and employer branding
- Human resource analytics and data-driven decision making
- Workforce planning and succession management
- Collaborative leadership and team development
Professional Impact
Johnna's impact on the organizations she has served is evident in her ability to build high-performing talent acquisition teams, implement data-driven recruitment strategies, and contribute to the overall growth and success of her employers. At Clearwater Benefits, she has been instrumental in securing top talent to support the company's ambitious expansion plans, helping to drive double-digit revenue growth and market share gains.
Conclusion
With a proven track record of success in talent acquisition and a deep commitment to driving organizational excellence, Johnna Winslow is a strategic and innovative human resources leader poised to make significant contributions to Clearwater Benefits and the broader healthcare benefits industry.
