October 17, 2026
Dear [Hiring manager's name],
I carry a rolling load of 20 to 25 open requisitions across finance, operations and IT at Ferncrest Industrial Group, working directly with hiring managers from intake to offer. I want that same variety in my next role, filling positions across a whole business rather than specializing in a single department.
Over the past two years I brought average time-to-fill down from 51 to 29 days by restructuring intake meetings so hiring managers commit to a real interview loop before a req goes live. I also rebuilt our employee referral program, which now delivers 30% of all hires at a fraction of the cost of agency fees, and I track every req's funnel weekly so nothing goes stale.
I run full-cycle recruiting in Workday Recruiting, from writing the requisition through reference checks, and I negotiate offers directly with candidates rather than routing everything through a hiring manager. I partner closely enough with department leaders that three of them now come to me first when they're planning headcount for the following quarter, before a req is even approved.
I'd welcome a conversation about the hiring priorities at [Company name] and where I could help bring down time-to-fill in your busiest departments. I'm glad to speak this week or next, whatever suits your calendar. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Zara Lewis