James Lafferty

James Lafferty is an experienced leader in talent acquisition who currently serves as the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition (TA) at Epicor.1 Here are some key details about his professional background:

Current Role

As VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Epicor, James is responsible for:

• Overseeing the strategy and operations of Epicor's talent acquisition team
• Managing a global team of 40 individuals covering functional, executive, and university recruiting
• Supporting hiring efforts across over 40 countries for Epicor's 4,600-person ERP SaaS business
• Directing talent acquisition efforts that result in over 1,200 hires annually1

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Epicor in September 2021, James held several leadership positions in recruitment:

• Senior Vice President of Recruitment at Austin Fraser (May 2018 - September 2021)
• Director of Recruiting at Austin Fraser (March 2015 - May 2018)
• Various roles at Austin Fraser, including Recruitment Manager and Team Leader (2011-2015)1

Career Highlights

• Launched Austin Fraser's US operations and helped open new offices in Denver and Dallas
• Consistently achieved top performance as a recruiter, including being the top permanent biller at Austin Fraser for his first two years
• Developed expertise in IT recruitment, particularly in web technologies1

James Lafferty has built a strong career in talent acquisition, demonstrating skills in strategic leadership, team management, and business development across multiple organizations and geographic regions.