09 - Navigating growth as a TA lead in today's shifting market w/ Amanda Gregg, Talent Acquisition Manager at Second Front Systems

In this episode of The Headcount People, talent acquisition expert Amanda Gregg shares her insights on headcount management and the importance of a unified data source for recruitment success. She discusses how hiring managers and recruiters play a vital role in ensuring accurate information for a reliable single source of truth. Key Highlights: Building a robust tech stack with sourcing tools and ATS enhances productivity and efficiency. Gathering compensation data facilitates informed decisions and better alignment with finance. Understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) fosters collaboration with finance and other stakeholders. The dynamic tech landscape and remote work environment have rekindled the focus on company missions and culture. Amanda's engaging discussion offers valuable takeaways for talent acquisition professionals seeking innovative approaches to navigate the evolving job market. ---------------------------------- CHAPTER LIST: 00:00 - Amanda Gregg’s🔥Hottest Tip 02:07 - Tell us about your background in TA and current role at Second Front Systems 03:30 - How do you contribute to strategy discussions? 06:52 - What is the ultimate goal of a hiring strategy? 07:47 - How is your team structured and what does that look like? 09:37 - What does your hiring plan look like? 13:05 - What is the evaluation process for the roles and what is the timeline for it? 14:38 - Why is headcount management important? 17:27 - How do you do headcount planning? 19:47 - Can you explain cross-education among teams in practical terms? 25:14 - How can managers ensure a reliable single source of truth for all involved in hiring? 28:50 - What's the best tech stack for talent acquisition? 33:10 - How are you currently creating your hiring plan? Are you using spreadsheets or another tool? 35:49 - How do you effectively collaborate with the CFO and what role do KPIs and metrics play in this? 43:32 - What gives you optimism about the future of talent acquisition and scaling for larger companies in that market?