Tessa G.

Experience

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  Tessa Grashuis Agency, LLC

  CEO | Fractional Head of Talent

  Feb 2023 - Present

  One focus area of Tessa Grashuis Agency: fractional talent-acquisition leadership for early-stage startups — the hiring infrastructure, process, and pipeline a growing company needs, without the cost of a full-time seat. Available for retainer-based or project-scoped engagements, up to 20 hrs/week per client.

  • Brings the same playbook that drove 54% employee growth and a 95%+ offer-acceptance rate as a solo-operating Head of Talent at Nomad (real estate tech/fintech, Series A startup)
  • Endorsed by former CEO and COO leadership for building scalable people infrastructure
  • Available for retainer-based or project-scoped engagements, up to 20 hrs/week per client
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  Nomad

  Founding Senior Recruiter | Talent Operations & Recruiting Programs Management

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Nomad is a long-term rental marketplace focused on unlocking economic opportunity for renters and property owners, best known for guaranteed rent. Founding Senior Recruiter, operating as the sole Talent Operations and Recruiting Programs Manager — built the company's entire talent function from the ground up. (Role eliminated in a company-wide RIF.)

  • Designed and executed recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes that drove 54% employee growth in 10 months
  • Achieved a 95%+ offer-acceptance rate and 5-week average time-to-hire, with continued focus on DEI
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting company-wide across Executive, Sales, Customer Service, Brokerage, Market/Field, Marketing, Product & Tech
  • Authored the company's Recruiting, Interview & Hiring Handbook and Respectful Workplace & Compliance Policy
  • Led research and rollout of an expanded PTO and leave policy, and the company's Employee Value Proposition
  • Owned Greenhouse ATS configuration + administration plus DocuSign, LinkedIn Recruiter, Calendly, and Checkr
  • Chaired the Women+ Employee Resource Group
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  Zillow

  Recruiter, P3

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2021

  Zillow Group is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter. Recruiter, P3 — led hiring projects and recruiting campaigns to launch new business lines and rebuild teams following company M&A, including the build-out of a new multi-million-dollar brokerage venture.

  • Sole recruiter driving talent acquisition for an 18-month, multi-million-dollar new business venture — the brokerage arm Zillow built — from the ground up
  • Led candidate-experience-focused recruiting campaigns achieving a 91% offer acceptance rate in 2021.
  • Project managed a hiring initiative with 8 recruiters, 2 sourcers, and 2 agencies to achieve 150 hires in 6 weeks.
  • Led and managed hiring projects and recruiting campaigns to launch new businesses and build teams after M&A.
  • Managed full lifecycle recruiting across multiple business lines and stakeholders.
  • Reimagined recruiting practices to help fuel business growth.
  • Built and maintained a recruiting resource center to fuel hiring scalability across business lines.
  • Owned process improvement and operations management by facilitating and leading team and partner meetings.
  • Owned design, organization, and maintenance of process documentation, candidate tracking, and headcount updates.
  • Managed third-party agency relationships to set clear hiring expectations and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in redesign and implementation of New Hire Recruiter Training and trained new recruiters.
  • Awarded Q3 2020 Recruiting org MVP "Yeti Award" for recruiting and process project outcomes.
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  Zillow

  Recruiter, P2

  Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  Zillow Group is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter. Recruiter, P2 — managed the full lifecycle recruiting process and served as the key point of contact for Mortgage Lenders of America (now Zillow Home Loans) Operations leaders during the first year of a major acquisition.

  • Served as point of contact to Mortgage Lenders of America (now Zillow Home Loans) Operations leaders during first-year post-acquisition integration, designing and implementing Zillow's hiring processes
  • Led Zillow's recruiting strategy to build out the fulfillment business and redefine candidate profiles company-wide
  • Partnered with leaders on candidate profile determination, business alignment, and interview debriefs
  • Organized, facilitated, and designed materials for recruiting events
  • Utilized WorkDay and Smashfly for recruiting operations
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  Zillow

  Contract Recruiter

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Zillow Group is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter. Contract Recruiter — managed the end-to-end recruiting process in partnership with Sales and Internal Mobility teams; transitioned into a full-time Recruiter, P2 role, for 4+ years total tenure at Zillow.

  • Led hiring for Zillow's early-talent, rotational program initiative
  • Managed the entire recruiting process in partnership with Sales and Internal Mobility teams
  • Formally presented candidate offers and led offer negotiation
  • Scheduled and conducted candidate phone interviews
  • Utilized applicant tracking systems JobVite and WorkDay
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  DaVita Kidney Care

  Senior Recruiter

  Dec 2015 - Oct 2017

  DaVita means "to give life," reflecting its history as a leader in dialysis — an essential, life-sustaining treatment for those living with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Senior Recruiter — owned full-cycle recruiting of licensed clinical positions across East Coast territories, including RNs (Acute & Chronic), Registered Dietitians, Social Workers, and Clinical Managers.

  • Coordinated the STAR Dialysis Registered Nurse Training Program across southern Maryland, northern Virginia, and Washington, DC
  • Owned full-cycle recruiting of licensed clinical positions, including RNs, Registered Dietitians, Social Workers, and Clinical Managers
  • Generated candidate flow via Indeed, LinkedIn, Facebook, and targeted marketing/advertising campaigns
  • Created and presented formal offer letters; assisted in candidate onboarding
  • Utilized applicant tracking systems Taleo, JobSync, and WorkDay
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  Southwestern Michigan College

  Recruiter, Admissions

  Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

  SMC's top priority is student success — offering quality transfer courses, occupational skills training, and multi-campus support. Recruiter, Admissions — advised and guided incoming students through the full admissions process across a territory of 21 high schools in Southwest Michigan.

  • Developed and maintained relationships with counselors, staff, and administrators across 21 high schools in Southwest Michigan
  • Designed and led enrollment activities, including College Nights, High School Visits, and Fairs
  • Guided students through the admissions process via presentations, individual registration, and group guidance sessions