
Global Head of Talent Acquisition at SABMiller plc (jennifer.candee@sabmiller.com)
Guildford, United Kingdom

Global Head of Talent Acquisition at SABMiller plc (jennifer.candee@sabmiller.com)
Guildford, United Kingdom
Exceptional business acumen coupled with well developed consulting, problem solving, analytical and communication skills key in cultivating relationships. Directs the development and implementation of recruiting strategies, systems, and capabilities to support the corporate strategic business plans. Key abilities targeting the passive job seeker through creative networking and direct sourcing strategies.
Recruiting Specialization in Finance, Accounting, FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods), Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), Manufacturing and Telecommunications industries. Experience with mergers and acquisitions and developing recruiting and HR departments from scratch in operational companies.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SAB; Wine and Spirits industry)
November 2006 — Present (2 years)
SABMiller (LSE: SAB) is the second largest brewery company in the world by volume, after InBev. The company was formed in 2002 by the merger of South African Breweries and Miller Brewing.
Develops and integrates global recruitment strategy across Europe, Latin and South America, S. Africa, Asia, Australia and Russia. Manages UK recruitment team.
Altered recruitment strategy from an agency model to an internal, direct sourcing methodology while heightening candidate quality and culture fit. In process of bringing this best practice strategy piloted and driven into culture in the UK into other global markets.
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Restaurants industry)
January 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 10 months)
Director of Recruiting
Established the Corporate Recruiting division for both Quiznos and its 7 Affiliate Companies. Hired and managed Sr. Corporate Recruiter, Contract Recruiters and an HR Coordinator.
• Streamlined and centralized recruiting for all corporate and field positions for Quiznos and 7 Affiliate Companies. Corporate positions range from entry up to executive level. Field positions range from New Store Developers and Franchise Consultants, Directors of Franchise Sales and Real Estate, to RVP and EVP’s of Development and Operations both domestically and for our Canadian operations.
• Hired over 225 field, corporate and affiliate employees with lean staff of Sr. Recruiter and Recruiting Coordinator in addition to over 100 contingent workers since position inception.
• Reduced turnover by 12% in one year by centralizing operations.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)
2001 — 2004 (3 years)
REPUBLIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Aurora, CO
Founded in 1971, Republic Financial Corporation is a privately held financial company specializing in investments in structured finance transactions, distressed commercial debt, aircraft, private equity and special assets.
Director, Human Resources 2001 2004
Established the HR function in a mature company. Acted as internal consultant on policies, procedures, employee
relations, turnover, talent management and potential corporate liabilities. Multi-company oversight and coaching of
remote HR staff for 6 national operating company acquisitions.
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Telecommunications industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year)
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, Broomfield, CO
Level 3 Communications, Inc. is an international publicly held communications and information services company.
Corporate and Marketing Recruiter 2000- 2001
Supported all corporate groups for recruiting needs. This included Marketing lines of business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Change Management, HR Planning, Global Learning Services and Enterprise Learning Services. This included all Global Marketing Product groups: Gateway Services, Dark Fiber, Cross-Products, Private Line, Wavelength, Transoceanic Services, Transport and SoftSwitch Services.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year)
Professional Alternatives is a specialty staffing company, of which Accounting Alternatives, a subsidiary, serves the fields of accounting and finance for full time additions or flexible workforce solutions.
Executive Recruiter 1999 - 2000
Recruited Accounting and Finance professionals, including, but not limited to: CFOs, Controllers, Sr. Staff Accountants, Financial Analysts, Credit and Collection Managers, Tax Managers, SEC Analysts, Payroll Managers and Benefits Managers.
Placed 15 candidates per month in permanent and contract to hire positions at Denvers top companies of various industries such as telecommunications, energy, oil and gas, high tech, big 5 public accounting firms, and manufacturing companies.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Mental Health Care industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year)
Creative Treatment Options is a drug and alcohol counseling center offering group and individual therapy and court mandated treatment.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor / Office Manager 1997-1999
Led individual and group counseling sessions centered on the treatment of alcohol and drug additions.
Managed office operations including billing, insurance payments, treatment documentation, records management, and orientation for new clients.
Discussed individual client treatment progress with parole officers and attorneys and determined best course of treatment based on patient progress.
MA, Counseling Psychology, 1996 — 1999
BA, Psychology, 1991 — 1995
networking recruiting career opportunities
SPHR (Senior Professional of HR) certification
Member of SHRM (Society of HR Management professionals)
Recruiting Roundtable, sponsored by Taleo and SABMiller plc
Corporate Executive Board, Member
UK Resourcing Magazine Top 20 Recruiting Pioneers 2008