Alicia Wacker
About Alicia Wacker
Alicia Wacker serves as the Assistant Vice President and Campus Recruiting Manager at Piper Sandler, where she oversees recruiting efforts and manages the summer internship program. With extensive experience in human resources and campus recruiting, she has held significant roles at various organizations, including Grant Thornton LLP and Emerson Process Management.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Alicia Wacker serves as the Assistant Vice President, Campus Recruiting Manager at Piper Sandler. She has held this position since 2019 in Minneapolis, MN. In her role, she manages the summer internship program for all interns in the Minneapolis office. Wacker collaborates with the Resource Manager to facilitate the onboarding of new employees and to implement local in-office training sessions.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Piper Sandler, Alicia Wacker accumulated extensive experience in human resources. She worked at Grant Thornton LLP as a Campus Recruiting Senior Associate from 2008 to 2019, where she coordinated recruiting efforts for Audit, Tax, and Advisory service lines across more than eight campuses. Her earlier roles include a Human Resources position at Decimet Sales Inc. for ten months in 2007 and an internship at Emerson Process Management in 2006.
Education and Qualifications
Alicia Wacker studied at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Resources Management and Services. Her studies spanned from 2004 to 2007. During her time at the university, she also pursued coursework in Business, further solidifying her foundation in human resources.
Recruiting and Program Development Expertise
In her current and previous roles, Alicia Wacker has demonstrated expertise in recruiting and program development. She manages applicant tracking and onboarding processes through Taleo and develops programs aimed at enhancing the firm’s brand and student engagement within the Great Plains market. Additionally, she prepares and submits the annual University Recruiting budget for the Minneapolis office and the Great Plains territory.
Leadership and Team Management
Alicia Wacker coaches and supervises a team of recruiters in the Great Plains market territory. She is responsible for planning and executing a regional summer leadership conference, showcasing her leadership skills and commitment to fostering professional development within her team.