Jenny Graham
About Jenny Graham
Jenny Graham serves as the Talent Acquisition Strategic Partner to the Global Operations Function at Materion Corporation, where she has worked since 2015. She has a strong background in recruitment and has significantly contributed to the company's Early Career Program and diversity initiatives.
Work at Materion
Jenny Graham has served as the Talent Acquisition Strategic Partner to the Global Operations Function at Materion Corporation since 2015. In this role, she has managed a diverse requisition caseload, successfully filling a minimum of 70 niche requisitions annually. She has consistently exceeded performance benchmarks related to time-to-fill, stakeholder satisfaction, diversity, and talent quality. Graham played a key role in launching and growing the Early Career Program at Materion, which focuses on attracting and developing new talent within the organization. Her contributions have been recognized through 'exceeds expectations' ratings in every performance evaluation since her start at the company.
Previous Experience at Apex Life Sciences
Prior to her role at Materion, Jenny Graham worked at Apex Life Sciences, formerly known as Lab Support, from 2012 to 2015. During her three years in Wisconsin, she held positions as a Recruiter and Field Trainer. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in talent acquisition and training, which contributed to her professional development and expertise in recruitment strategies.
Background in Chemistry and Biology
Jenny Graham has a background in the sciences, having studied at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. This educational foundation has supported her career in talent acquisition, particularly in industries related to science and technology.
Achievements in Diversity and Cost Savings
In 2020, Jenny Graham achieved significant results in increasing operational diversity at Materion. She increased the female staff in operations by 7% and the overall diversity staff by 9%. Additionally, her efforts in recruitment strategies led to cost savings exceeding $500,000 by avoiding the use of search firms for talent acquisition.
Experience at Share Corporation
Before her tenure at Apex Life Sciences, Jenny Graham worked at Share Corporation as a Sales Support Chemist from 2006 to 2010. This four-year experience in Milwaukee, WI, provided her with a strong foundation in the chemical industry, enhancing her understanding of the technical aspects of the roles she later recruited for.