Eric Sylvester
About Eric Sylvester
Eric Sylvester is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Lessen, with extensive experience in HR and talent management roles across various industries.
Current Role at Lessen
Eric Sylvester has been serving as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Lessen since 2021. Based in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, he oversees the talent acquisition strategies for the company. His role includes ensuring that Lessen attracts and retains the best talent to meet the company’s needs. His leadership in talent acquisition plays a crucial part in aligning the hiring processes with organizational goals and facilitating continuous improvement in the HR department.
Previous Position at Ashley Furniture Industries
From 2019 to 2021, Eric Sylvester worked as the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Ashley Furniture Industries in Tampa, Florida. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing the recruitment and talent management processes. He collaborated with various business lines to ensure that hiring strategies were efficient and effective, contributing significantly to the company's growth and employee satisfaction.
Experience at DHL Express
Eric Sylvester served as the Director of Talent Acquisition Americas at DHL Express from 2016 to 2018 in Plantation, Florida. In this role, he managed talent acquisition initiatives across the Americas, ensuring the company’s recruitment processes were aligned with its strategic objectives. His leadership helped streamline HR processes and achieve impeccable quality and delivery standards.
Educational Background
Eric Sylvester studied Management with an Emphasis in Human Resources Management at the University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration, earning a BBA from 1998 to 2003. His educational background provided a solid foundation in HR practices and principles, equipping him with the necessary skills to excel in various HR roles throughout his career.
Professional Experience in HR Consulting
From 2013 to 2016, Eric Sylvester worked as an HR Consultant at LyondellBasell in Houston, Texas. In this role, he developed employee retention initiatives, evaluating retention drivers and turnover statistics to create effective retention plans. He also played a pivotal role in improving HR processes and data requests, achieving zero defects in quality and delivery.
Role at Norfolk Southern Corporation
Eric Sylvester was a Property Manager at Norfolk Southern Corporation from 2004 to 2013, based in Atlanta, GA and Columbus, OH. He managed property affairs and supported various HR functions. His long tenure in this role reflects his capability and reliability in handling complex managerial responsibilities.