Jen Battle
About Jen Battle
Jen Battle is a Talent Acquisition Partner currently working at U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. in Houston, Texas. She has extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment across various organizations, including roles at Creative Circle, Newell Brands, and dentsu.
Current Role at U.S. Physical Therapy
Jen Battle serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner at U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and attracting top talent to meet the organization's staffing needs. Her work involves collaborating with hiring managers to understand their requirements and implementing effective recruitment strategies. Based in Houston, Texas, she has been with the company for 8 months.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current position, Jen Battle held several roles in talent acquisition. She worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at Newell Brands for 5 months in 2023. Before that, she was a Talent Acquisition Manager at Vetcor from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner at dentsu for 2 years, from 2021 to 2023, and as a Corporate Recruiter at PetWell Partners for 1 year from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Jen Battle has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Advertising/Public Relations from Grand Valley State University. Additionally, she studied Graphic Design at The Art Institutes, achieving an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree. She also completed a User Experience certificate program at Designlab. This educational foundation supports her work in talent acquisition and recruitment marketing.
Skills and Professional Approach
Jen Battle incorporates behavioral psychology into her recruitment strategy, enhancing her ability to connect with candidates. She emphasizes empathy in her professional interactions, which helps her build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. Her passion for designing and writing informs her approach to recruitment marketing, allowing her to create compelling narratives that attract talent. She is also actively involved in employee branding to foster a positive image for the organizations she represents.
Early Career Experience
Jen Battle began her career in marketing and recruitment. She worked as a Marketing Event Coordinator at Braman Winery for one month in 2013. She then transitioned to recruitment, serving as a Recruiter at Creative Circle from 2014 to 2017. She also held the position of Talent & Culture Supervisor at 9thWonder Agency from 2018 to 2019, and later as a Talent Acquisition Manager at the same agency from 2017 to 2018.