Joanne Elliott (Dip Rm)
About Joanne Elliott (Dip Rm)
Joanne Elliott is a Senior Global Talent Acquisition Manager at Turnitin, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations, she has implemented innovative practices to optimize hiring processes and enhance diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Work at Turnitin
Joanne Elliott has been serving as the Senior Global Talent Acquisition Manager at Turnitin since 2020. In this role, she has adopted and managed a 360-degree recruitment process, which has significantly optimized recruitment operations. She trains and develops hiring managers to engage candidates effectively and minimize risks associated with hiring practices. Additionally, she led the first-ever global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) reporting initiative at Turnitin, focusing on analyzing the impact of DEI and coordinating with hiring managers to advance the company's DEI agenda. Joanne has also introduced innovative selection methodologies and assessment tools to enhance the recruitment process.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Joanne Elliott has extensive experience in recruitment prior to her current position at Turnitin. She worked at The AA as a Recruitment Specialist for 11 years from 2002 to 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Following that, she served as the Resourcing Recruitment Manager at Vertu Motors plc from 2016 to 2018, overseeing recruitment for a national role across 130 sites. She also held the position of Recruitment Manager at Rocket X, part of the LeoVegas Group, from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Resourcing Team Leader at North East Ambulance Service for four months in 2014 and as a Recruitment Manager at Benfield Motor Group from 2015 to 2016, managing recruitment for 160 sites.
Education and Expertise
Joanne Elliott studied at Newcastle University from 1999 to 2002, where she developed foundational knowledge and skills relevant to her career in recruitment. Prior to that, she attended St Thomas More School from 1992 to 1999. Her educational background has equipped her with the expertise necessary to excel in talent acquisition and recruitment management. Throughout her career, she has focused on optimizing recruitment processes and fostering relationships with various stakeholders, including agencies, universities, and talent groups.
Achievements in Recruitment
Throughout her career, Joanne Elliott has achieved significant milestones in recruitment. At Turnitin, she has introduced innovative selection methodologies and assessment tools, enhancing the overall recruitment process. She has also fostered relationships with agencies, supply chains, local universities, and talent groups to explore suitable talent markets. Her leadership in the global DEI reporting initiative at Turnitin demonstrates her commitment to diversity and inclusion within the recruitment landscape. These initiatives reflect her proactive approach to improving recruitment practices and outcomes.