Erin Symons Drooks

Experience

• Fractional Head Of Talent Recruiting Consultant

  Drooks Talent Consulting • Current • Jul 2025 - Present

  I partner with early-stage and high-growth companies as a fractional Head of Talent, helping them scale thoughtfully and build the right recruiting foundation. I focus on defining hiring strategy, shaping org design, and setting teams up for success on critical searches. My work centers on giving founders and executives the…

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  Head Of Talent

  Candid Health • Previous • Oct 2023 - Jul 2025

  Built and led Candid’s recruiting function from the ground up, growing the team from 1 to 7+ and scaling company headcount from 45 to 130. Increased hiring velocity 5x by developing scalable processes, driving alignment with leadership, and building a stellar recruiting team. Partnered closely with leadership on headcount planning,…

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