Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources

In this episode, Ryan Dull is joined by Dora Rodriguez , Director of Talent Acquisition at The Friedkin Group , to explore how cutting-edge technologies and strategic initiatives are revolutionizing TA. Key Takeaways: (02:10) Dora’s journey into TA, starting in retail and hospitality. (03:40) Overview of Dora’s role at The Friedkin Group, a privately held company in diverse industries. (05:00) Bui...

On this episode, Ryan Dull is joined by Mark Smith , Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic . They discuss Mark’s journey in talent acquisition, Medtronic's transformation and the importance of growth mindset in leadership. Key Takeaways: (02:12) Mark’s career journey from the UK to leading global talent acquisition at Medtronic. (07:20) Overview of Medtronic’s global operations...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Tara Eckberg , Director of Talent Acquisition for the City and County of Denver . They discuss the challenges and strategies involved in public sector recruitment, particularly in response to the unique demands and crises faced by the city. Key Takeaways: (02:12) Tara Eckberg’s unexpected career path from international education to TA. (04:35) The varie...

On this episode, Ryan Dull is joined by Justin Fronberg , Executive Director of Talent Acquisition at MGM Resorts International . They discuss Justin’s unique journey into talent acquisition, the strategic transformations at MGM and the future of talent acquisition in a rapidly evolving market. Key Takeaways: (03:00) Justin’s background in hospitality and his transition to talent acquisition. (05:...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Jessica Aguilar , Global Head of Talent Acquisition for Zurich Insurance Group . They discuss Jessica's journey from IT to her current role and the strategic initiatives she has led at Zurich. Key Takeaways: (00:00) The importance of internal talent growth for organizational value. (00:06) The development of a forecasting model to align recruitment...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull welcomes Sara Nathanson , Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Aritzia . Sara talks about her journey through the ranks of Aritzia, her talent strategies and the hurdles and triumphs that have marked her career. Key Takeaways: (02:33) Sara’s transition from part-time work to leading TA at Aritzia. (05:18) The deliberate and methodical expansion strategy of Aritzi...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Kelly Jimenez , Director Talent Acquisition of BNSF Railway .  Kelly shares insights into the transformative journey of talent acquisition at BNSF, emphasizing the integration of technology and strategic data analysis to enhance recruitment outcomes. Key Takeaways: (02:21) Kelly's unexpected entry into the TA field. (03:10) The significance of adapt...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Tony Lioi , Director of TA Technology at BAYADA Home Health Care , to discuss the intricacies of aligning talent acquisition technology with business strategy and the importance of strong IT partnerships. Tony shares insights from his extensive experience in the field, offering valuable advice for those navigating the world of talent acquisition techn...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Jessica Manucy , Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at TruGreen . They delve into Jessica's extensive experience in talent acquisition, highlighting her journey from staffing light industrial roles to leading national recruitment efforts. Key Takeaways: (02:34) Jessica’s transition from staffing to a strategic role in talent acquisition. (03:26...

On this episode, Ryan Dull sits down with Susan Burke , Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PeaceHealth , to discuss the intricacies and challenges of TA in the healthcare sector. Key Takeaways: (02:16) Susan’s journey into talent acquisition, from a receptionist to a recruiter. (04:56) An overview of PeaceHealth: its size, scope and the responsibilities of the TA team. (06:58) Addressing chal...

In this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Terri Lawless , Head of Talent Acquisition at  Stop & Shop . They discuss Terri’s journey in the talent acquisition space, highlighting her experiences from various sectors and her passion for recruiting. Key Takeaways: (02:14) Terri’s initial foray into talent acquisition and her evolution in the field. (03:07) Terri explains her innovative approac...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull talks to Aliyah Torrance , Director of Talent Acquisition at Akamai Technologies , about her journey in the TA space and the initiatives she's leading at Akamai. Key Takeaways: (05:47) Creating an in-house executive search function at Akamai as a key initiative. (06:23) Launching career certificate programs with Coursera to expand talent pipelines. (07:19) Trans...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Aaron Turner , Talent Acquisition Senior Director of Peraton . Aaron shares his unique insights into the dynamic world of TA, drawing on his extensive experience in the field. Key Takeaways: (02:15) Aaron's transition from college football to a career in TA. (04:17) The scope and scale of Paraton's TA team and the company’s diverse hiring needs....

On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Susan Graye , Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Vontier . Susan delves into the strategies and methodologies she employs at Vontier to facilitate effective talent acquisition and foster an inclusive company culture. Key Takeaways: (02:34) Susan’s journey from employment agency beginnings to global talent leadership at Vontier.(10:40) Emphasizin...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull welcomes Danielle McCaffrey , Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Alorica . She details her personal connection to the talent acquisition industry and her perspective on the future trajectory of recruiting. Ryan and Danielle discuss the following in their conversation: - Passion for the human element of recruiting is essential for industry success. - Leaders wh...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Lavonne Monroe , Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding at Hewlett Packard Enterprise , who shares her commitment to reducing candidates’ time in the hiring funnel using the latest technology innovations. Lavonne and Ryan discuss: - Common recruiting obstacles that prolong the time a candidate spends in the hiring process. - Why talent lead...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Holly Haynes , Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Unum . They discuss how talent leaders can stay on the leading edge of industry innovation. During their conversation, Ryan and Holly cover: - The importance of taking a proactive approach to developing new talent acquisition strategies and techniques. - Approaches to forming leadership st...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Vicki Tung , Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Goldman Sachs , to hear about the firm’s approach to apprenticeship and how it differentiates the organization’s approach to recruiting. In their conversation, Ryan and Vicki discuss the following: - How Goldman Sachs’ TA function is structured and distributed globally to provide the best experience for...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Tara Storms , Talent Acquisition Director at Best Buy , for some insight into the initiatives Tara is spearheading to improve her organization’s recruitment process. Tara discusses the following as it relates to improving the talent acquisition team: -  Remember that talent acquisition is a relationship-oriented industry, and TA functions should help cu...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Beth Greenberg , Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Integral Ad Science , to hear how she transformed her organization’s recruiting process to align with company values. To adopt this values-based recruiting approach, Beth offers these guiding principles: - Values-based recruiting starts with understanding what your organizational values act...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Julie Flowers , Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Chevron , to hear about the changes in recruiting philosophy she’s championing. When discussing skills-based hiring, Julie shared the following advice: - Collaboration between departments is essential for TA leaders to implement an effective strategy. - There is no one-size-fits-all recruiting approac...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Shannon Taylor , Director of Talent Acquisition at JCPenney , to hear about some of the initiatives he’s spearheading to highlight the opportunities for growth and advancement that his organization offers. For fellow talent acquisition leaders, Shannon offers advice from his experience with JCPenney: - In a rapidly changing recruiting landscape, recruit...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Carrie Losch , Director of Talent Acquisition at Johnson Controls , to hear how she’s helping her organization adopt new digital tools without leaning too heavily on technology to do the heavy lifting of recruiting. When it comes to implementing new technology, Carrie offers several principles for maintaining an organization’s current strengths through...

Nick Mailey, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Equinix , has a long history of tech industry recruiting, but he began that path after a short political career pursuing social justice. That early political experience gave him a values-driven approach to recruiting that he lives by to this day. Chief among Nick’s talent acquisition values is a willingness to invest in his people. He encourages...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Jonathan Robbins , Managing Director of Talent Acquisition at Evoke , for a conversation about integrating policy ideation and implementation. Jonathan recommends the following principles for successfully turning ideas into action: - A skills-and-capabilities-based TA sourcing strategy creates more opportunity to focus on key business drivers, build wid...