Joshua Wigchers, MBA
About Joshua Wigchers, MBA
Joshua Wigchers, MBA, serves as the Associate Manager of Recruiting Coordination at Anaplan, where he leads a team of Recruiting Coordinators. He has a diverse background in talent acquisition and operations, having previously worked at Ecolab, Shopko, and Minnesota United FC, among others.
Work at Anaplan
Joshua Wigchers currently serves as the Associate Manager of Recruiting Coordination for the Americas at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of 7-10 Recruiting Coordinators, focusing on goal setting, mentorship, and resource alignment to support the global organization. Prior to this role, he worked as a Recruiting Coordinator at Anaplan for four months in 2021 and as a Lead Recruiting Coordinator for ten months in 2022. His responsibilities include developing training guides, conducting team meetings, and coaching team members on standard processes.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Wigchers holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Project Management from LSU Shreveport, which he completed in 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating in 2017. Additionally, he studied General Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County for one year. His educational background supports his expertise in recruiting and talent acquisition.
Background
Joshua Wigchers has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in talent acquisition and operations. He began his career as a Pharmacy Technician at Shopko from 2013 to 2015. He then transitioned to operational roles, including Operations Supervisor at Metropolis Resort and Conference Center from 2015 to 2018, and later as an Operations Team Member and Stadium Operations Supervisor at Minnesota United FC from 2019 to 2022. His experience in these roles has contributed to his skills in team leadership and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Talent Acquisition
In his role as Associate Manager at Anaplan, Joshua Wigchers has developed a Recruiting Coordinator capacity model in collaboration with Talent Analytics to optimize team coverage across various geographies and business units. He has also created career development paths for Recruiting Coordinators, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools for professional growth. Additionally, he assisted in developing a candidate survey to gather external feedback, which was used to recommend improvements for the candidate experience.
Previous Experience
Before joining Anaplan, Joshua Wigchers worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in recruiting and operations. He served as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Ecolab for seven months in 2018 and briefly as a Talent Recruiter at Kelly Services. His involvement with AIESEC in the United States included several leadership positions, such as Vice President of Outgoing Global Volunteer and National Support Team roles in marketing and customer care. These experiences have shaped his approach to recruitment and team management.