Fractional Head of Talent Acquisition for Small - Midsize Businesses
Help companies hire smarter when hiring isn’t working the way it should.
Lead, improve, and stabilize talent acquisition functions, turning inconsistent hiring into repeatable capability.
Structure Clarity Accountability
Hiring Shouldn’t Feel This Hard
When it does, it’s usually a sign the system hasn’t kept pace with the business.
After over two decades in Talent Acquisition Leadership and Recruiting Operations, I founded Trusted Talent Strategies to help small and mid-sized companies bring clarity, consistency, and confidence in how they hire. I step in as a Fractional Head of Talent Acquisition when hiring isn’t working the way it should: sometimes to diagnose what’s off, sometimes to run the function, and sometimes to improve it and transition ownership back to the team.
Partnering closely with founders, CEOs, COOs, and HR leaders I strengthen recruiting operations, design scalable interview and evaluation processes, and improve decision quality.
I also work selectively with professionals, often leaders or sponsored employees, who need strategic support navigating career decisions, positioning their experience, and preparing for high-stakes interviews.
Let’s connect if you’re looking to:
• Improve hiring clarity, consistency, and outcomes
• Strengthen interview and decision-making systems
• Bring experienced TA leadership into a growing organization
• Support leaders through strategic career or hiring transitions
What I Do For Growing Companies:
When talent acquisition isn’t keeping pace with growth, I step in as your Fractional Head of TA to:
Assess current hiring systems
Lead and stabilize recruiting operations
Improve interview and evaluation processes
Design hiring frameworks that support future growth
Optimize recruiting operations
Structure interviews and evaluation scorecards
Improve workflows and implement ATS
How I Engage With Businesses:
Every business is different, so I adapt my engagement based on your needs:
Diagnose: uncover where hiring is losing momentum
Run: lead the talent acquisition function with hands-on ownership
Improve & Transition: build sustainable systems and enable your team to take ownership
What I Do For Those In Career Transition:
I partner with senior leaders and employer-sponsored professionals who need strategic support with:
Career Strategy & Direction
Executive Positioning
Interview Simulation
Career Advisory Partnership
Testimonials
“Kerri provided invaluable guidance in improving my resume and LinkedIn profile, helping me showcase my skills effectively. Her expertise and attention to detail made a significant impact on my professional presence. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to enhance their career prospects.”
“Kerri quickly improved our efficiency, revamped TA processes, and created better documentation. Her ability to optimize processes, lead with integrity, and deliver results makes her a truly exceptional leader.”
“Kerri is the best Human Resources recruiter I have worked with in my 50 years.”
“You aided me in giving a stellar interview this afternoon, probably the best I’ve had in quite some time. You helped to equip me with the right things to say and I’m so happy it paid off! They definitely asked the “tell me about yourself” question and I nailed it! They asked many of the questions we practiced, and I think I used the STAR method without actually realizing that I was using it. It all worked. Thanks so much! I GOT THE JOB!”
“Beyond her technical expertise, what impressed me the most was her responsiveness, professionalism, and commitment to delivering results. Kerri made sure to answer all of my questions, offering thoughtful advice and providing clear, actionable steps throughout the entire process. Her dedication and passion for helping clients succeed are truly unmatched.”
“She is a capable recruitment leader and an innovative problem solver. Kerri is the right kind of leader for any organization that requires strategic alignment of their recruiting function for their business plans to be successful.”
“Kerri made a huge impact on our organization in a short period of time, filling a number of key positions quickly and with excellent candidates. Kerri is professional, driven, and acts with great urgency. We were very fortunate to work with Kerri and the impact of her tenure will be felt for years to come.”