Colin Sanders
About Colin Sanders
Colin Sanders serves as the Lead Talent Partner at Physna, where he has been instrumental in enhancing recruitment strategies and processes since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Canon Solutions America, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, among others.
Current Role at Physna
Colin Sanders serves as the Lead Talent Partner at Physna, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the talent recruitment strategy, which has successfully facilitated the hiring of over 25 employees. He focuses on enhancing the efficiency of the applicant tracking system (ATS) and improving the overall candidate experience. Additionally, he has developed onboarding best practices and ensures compliance with recruitment processes, contributing to a streamlined hiring approach.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current role, Colin Sanders worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Technical Recruiter at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory from 2015 to 2019. His experience in these positions has equipped him with extensive knowledge in recruiting for various technical roles, including Full Stack Developers and Front End Software Engineers.
Early Career Background
Colin Sanders began his career in customer service roles, working as a Cashier Assistant at Costco Wholesale from 2009 to 2011 and as a Barista at Starbucks Coffee Company from 2007 to 2008. He also held a position as a Small Group Coordinator at Whitworth University for nine months in 2008-2009. These early experiences provided him with foundational skills in communication and service that have been beneficial in his later roles in talent acquisition.
Education and Academic Background
Colin Sanders studied at Whitworth University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from 2007 to 2011. His academic background has contributed to his understanding of human behavior, which is essential in the field of talent acquisition and recruitment.