Adel Young
About Adel Young
Adel Young serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at The New York Times, bringing extensive experience in recruitment and human resources across various industries. With a background that includes roles at REX, RetailMeNot, and Accenture, Young specializes in diversity recruitment and has expertise in multiple Applicant Tracking Systems.
Current Role at The New York Times
Adel Young serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at The New York Times, a position held since 2021. In this role, Young is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process and developing strategies to attract top talent to the organization. The focus includes enhancing the candidate experience and ensuring alignment with the company's diversity and inclusion goals.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining The New York Times, Adel Young held various roles in talent acquisition across multiple organizations. Young worked at REX as a People Operations Manager for two months in 2021 and previously served as the Principal Talent Acquisition/HR Business Partner from 2020 to 2021. Young also contributed to RetailMeNot, Inc. as a Senior Corporate Recruiter/Business Partner from 2018 to 2020, and at Whole Foods Market as a Senior Global Recruiter from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Background
Adel Young studied at Prairie View A&M University, where foundational knowledge and skills in human resources and talent acquisition were developed. This educational background supports Young's extensive career in recruitment and human resources management.
Expertise in Applicant Tracking Systems
Adel Young possesses expertise in utilizing a variety of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). This includes systems such as ADP, Brass Ring, HR Smart, Taleo, Vurv, Avature, Workday, Lever, and JazzHR. This proficiency enables Young to streamline recruitment processes and enhance the efficiency of talent acquisition efforts.
Specialization in Diversity Recruitment
Adel Young specializes in diversity recruitment across various industries, including Corporate, Healthcare, Technical, Engineering, Retail, Sales, Real Estate, and Media. This specialization reflects a commitment to fostering inclusive hiring practices and ensuring diverse talent representation within organizations.