Carson Hagar
Fort Mill
Summary
Dynamic executive with a proven track record in developing and executing innovative hiring strategies for C-Suite roles across operations, sales, and corporate support. Expertise in designing scalable hiring programs and implementing successful talent pipelines, complemented by hands-on experience with Workday HCM and ATS integrations. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through targeted process improvements, achieving over a 25% reduction in time-to-hire through Kaizen initiatives. Recognized for leading high-performing teams and driving strategic initiatives that foster organizational growth and collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Talent Acquisition
Weisiger Group (Caterpillar and Hyster Yale)
07.2024 - Current
- Lead talent strategy and execution for Corporate Support, Power Systems, Construction and Material Handling divisions
- Implemented proactive executive search strategy for C-Suite positions directly reducing staffing costs by 50%
- Lead 11 talent acquisition professionals, setting goals, coaching, and delivering excellent user experience for hiring teams
- Implemented KPI dashboards to senior leadership to drive hiring initiatives and recruiting outcomes through Kaizen
- Conduct workforce planning with Finance leadership analyzing headcount requirements prioritizing critical needs
- Analyze recruitment metrics and optimize systems, team workloads and processes reducing hiring time by 25%
- Launched DOD SkillBridge recruiting program with estimated cost savings of $375,000 in 1st year
Head of Global Talent Acquisition
3D Systems
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed talent strategy for global recruiting support
- Led recruiting and onboarding teams overseeing end-to-end user experience
- Executed new vendor management strategy to consolidate spending, track performance and reduce overall spend by 15%
- Collaborated with HR for global hiring and vendor management in EMEA and APAC
- Streamlined offer and onboarding process reducing time to hire by 20%
- Developed and executed early career strategy and intern program
Director of Talent Acquisition
Sunbelt Rentals Inc
05.2014 - 04.2022
- Led decentralized team of 65 supporting aggressive 5 year growth strategy
- Increased footprint from 450 to 1,000+ locations in US and Canada in 5 years
- Implemented enterprise talent programs bench programs to develop sales, management, transportation and skilled trades workforce
- Created DOD SkillBridge program developing a talent pipeline for skilled trades and operations professional nationwide
- Developed workforce plan and prioritization model supporting 100+ new locations annually through greenfields and acquisitions.
- Implemented Workday HCM and integrated bolt on ATS creating operational efficiencies, improved UX and data ecosystem
- Created and managed vendor network for temporary labor and technology functions exceeding $60MM annually
Recruiting Manager
SPX Flow
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Support executive hiring for engineering, finance, IT, and operations
- Collaborated with C-suite to implement executive hiring protocols
- Facilitated interview skills and onboarding training for new managers
Account Manager
Monster Jobs
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Recruitment advertising and technology solutions to Fortune 1000 clients
- Managed client portfolio of $1MM annual recruitment spend
- Developed custom talent strategies and facilitated best practices workshops for clients
Account Manager
Aerotek
03.2005 - 06.2009
- Talent development program lead for Southeast region
- Hired and trained recruiters and account managers for local field offices
- B2B sales for manufacturing, distribution, and industrial sector customers
- Presidents Club 2007 & 2008
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Employment Relations
SUNY Potsdam
05-2004
Skills
- Effective relationship management
- Organizational strategy development
- Data analysis
- Business development
- Financial oversight and vendor coordination
- Skilled in utilizing AI recruitment technologies
- Talent development programs
Timeline
Director, Talent Acquisition
Weisiger Group (Caterpillar and Hyster Yale)
07.2024 - Current
Head of Global Talent Acquisition
3D Systems
09.2022 - 07.2024
Director of Talent Acquisition
Sunbelt Rentals Inc
05.2014 - 04.2022
Recruiting Manager
SPX Flow
05.2012 - 05.2014
Account Manager
Monster Jobs
03.2010 - 04.2012
Account Manager
Aerotek
03.2005 - 06.2009
Bachelor's Degree - Employment Relations
SUNY Potsdam