Lydia Strickland
About Lydia Strickland
Lydia Strickland is a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with extensive experience in recruitment and human resources across various organizations. She has held key roles at companies such as Volkswagen Group of America and Dura-Line, and specializes in crowd sourcing methodology and digital transformation within talent acquisition.
Current Role at Academic Partnerships
Lydia Strickland serves as the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Academic Partnerships, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on strategically managing talent acquisition efforts, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the hiring process. Her responsibilities include overseeing recruitment strategies and ensuring alignment with the organization's goals.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Lydia Strickland accumulated extensive experience in various talent acquisition positions. She worked as the Recruiting Manager at Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. from 2020 to 2022. Before that, she served as a Talent Acquisition Manager and Global Business Process Manager at Dura-Line from 2015 to 2020, where she created a global benchmark for recruitment. Her earlier roles include Lead Recruiter at Volkswagen Group of America and Sr. Recruiter at Navigation Solutions, LLC.
Education and Academic Background
Lydia Strickland earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from East Tennessee State University, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to her career in human resources and talent acquisition.
Expertise in Recruitment and HR Processes
Lydia Strickland specializes in crowd sourcing methodology and digital transformation within talent acquisition. She has designed and built corporate Talent Acquisition departments to support operational needs. Additionally, she has led the global implementation of SuccessFactors HRIS across 37 countries, showcasing her capability in managing complex HR systems and processes.
Advocacy for Team Development and Inclusion
Lydia advocates for emotional safety and servant leadership within team environments. She has developed apprenticeship and internship programs, focusing on their design and implementation to foster talent development. Her strategic approach to talent acquisition includes a commitment to enhancing workplace diversity and promoting inclusive hiring practices.