Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources

By Ryan Dull

What's Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources about?

On the Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast, your host Ryan Dull of SageMark HR interviews today’s industry leaders in talent acquisition to discuss challenges, best practices, and what the future holds.

If you are working in talent acquisition and have always wanted to sit down with your peers at other companies and pick their brain, this show is the next best thing.

Topics for the show will include: recruiting, talent acquisition, recruiting technology, HR tech, and recruiting innovation..

Join us each week as we bring you a new talent acquisition interview and extract their expertise.

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Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources episodes:

03.19.2024
Inside BNSF Railway's TA Transformation with Kelly Jimenez
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...
03.05.2024
Creating Value in TA Through Strategic Tech Implementation with Tony Lioi of BAYADA Home Health Care
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...
02.13.2024
Creating Value in TA Operations with Jessica Manucy of TruGreen
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...
01.23.2024
Strategies for Modern Healthcare Recruiting with Susan Burke of PeaceHealth
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...
01.09.2024
Crafting Effective TA Processes with Terri Lawless of Stop & Shop
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)...
12.12.2023
Transforming Talent Acquisition in a Global Tech Company with Aliyah Torrance of Akamai Technologies
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...
12.06.2023
Strategies for Success in High-Volume Hiring with Aaron Turner of Peraton
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...
11.08.2023
The Power of Integrating Technology and Human Expertise in Talent Acquisition with Susan Graye of Vontier
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...
10.17.2023
Horizontal Development with Danielle McCaffrey of Alorica
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...
10.03.2023
Improving Time to Offer With Technology with Lavonne Monroe at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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...
09.19.2023
Building a Proactive Growth Strategy with Holly Haynes at Unum
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...
09.05.2023
Leveraging Apprenticeship Programs with Vicki Tung at Goldman Sachs
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...
08.16.2023
Humanizing the Hiring Process with Tara Storms at Best Buy
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...
08.02.2023
Values-Based Recruiting with Beth Michele Greenberg at Integral Ad Science
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,...
07.25.2023
A Skills-Based Recruiting Philosophy with Julie Flowers at Chevron
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...
06.27.2023
Improving Opportunity Visibility with Shannon Taylor at JCPenney
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...
05.30.2023
Adapting to New Technology with Carrie Losch at Johnson Controls
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...
04.03.2023
Developing Current and Future Talent with Nick Mailey at Equinix
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...
03.28.2023
Implementing Successful Strategies with Jonathan Robbins at Evoke
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...
03.21.2023
Supporting Diversity and Belonging with Kumari Williams at Workday
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Kumari Williams, Global Head of Programs and Operation, Belonging and Diversity/Atlanta Site Leadership at Workday. Kumari has a wealth of knowledge and experience in not only HR and talent acquisitions but also...
03.14.2023
Maintaining Human Connections with Annie Carolla at Gensler
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Annie Carolla, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Gensler, for a conversation about the impact of relationships on talent acquisition functions. Human connections are the backbone of successful recruiting, which is why...
01.24.2023
Eliminating Waste in the Recruiting Workflow with Tara Torres at Kasa
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Tara Torres, Director of Talent Acquisition at Kasa, for an interesting conversation about process standardization. When it comes to making recruiting workflows as efficient as possible, Tara has some words of advice: -...
01.17.2023
Using Data To Improve the Candidate Experience with Keith Friant at Comcast
On today’s episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Keith Friant, Director of Talent Acquisition at Comcast, to hear how Keith is approaching talent management from a data-centric perspective. Attracting and retaining top talent requires an effective hiring plan. Keith approaches...
01.10.2023
The Future of Recruiting Technology with Matt Rimer at Trinity Health and Host of “TA In The Trenches”
On today’s episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Matt Rimer, Director of Talent Acquisition at Trinity Health (HQ Michigan) and Host of “TA In The Trenches”, join them for a real dialogue on some of the latest insights, trends,...
01.03.2023
Making the Most of Your Time with Matt Battista at Party City
On today’s episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Matt Battista, Senior Director of Enterprise Talent Management at PCHI. Matt’s talent acquisition initiatives revolve primarily around saving the organization money and his team’s time by streamlining their workflows with technology and...
11.29.2022
Keeping a Competitive Edge with Shameka Dukes at Sysco
On today’s episode, host Ryan Dull welcomes Shameka Dukes, Director of Corporate Talent Acquisition at Sysco, to learn about some of the ways that talent leaders can maintain success in an increasingly competitive talent market. In a post-Covid world, Shameka offers...
11.15.2022
Creating Efficient Processes with Jane Curran of JLL
On today’s episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Jane Curran, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at JLL, to discuss how Jane is shifting her organization’s focus to more streamlined operational processes. For recruiters and talent leaders looking to grow their...
11.08.2022
Improving Candidate Conversion Rates with Colin Lyle at AdventHealth
On today’s episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Colin Lyle, System Director of Talent Acquisition at AdventHealth, for a conversation around Colin’s efforts to improve candidate conversion at his organization. As part of his initiatives to streamline the talent acquisition...
11.01.2022
Courtside TA conversation with Brooke Toole at Dicks Sporting Goods
On today’s episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Brooke Toole, Director of Talent Acquisition - Corporate, University Relations, Gamechanger at DICK’S Sporting Goods, to discuss how her team is using technology as part of a healthy workplace culture. To implement...
10.24.2022
Expanding the Labor Pool with Peter Brooks, formerly at Northrop Grumman
In today’s conversation, host Ryan Dull is joined by Peter Brooks, formerly at Northrop Grumman, but who has become Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition at Protiviti since the date of this recording. The workforce is undergoing seismic shifts in its makeup...
10.17.2022
Creating a Better Candidate Experience with Christy Harper at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Christy Harper, Director of Talent Acquisition at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. To help organizations build a better candidate experience, Christy has some core ideas that she tries to encourage businesses...
10.10.2022
Talent Engagement and Building (Not Buying) Talent with Ryan Maglione
Today, host Ryan Dull is joined by Ryan Maglione, SVP Global Commercial Talent Acquisition & tsp at Syneos Health Commercial, to talk about the fundamentals of talent engagement. Well-designed processes and the latest technology can help in talent acquisition but without...
10.03.2022
Valuing Human Capital with Derek Guide at Fragomen
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Derek Guide, Talent Acquisition Director at Fragomen, to explore some ways in which talent acquisition leaders can embrace the human element of the recruiting industry. As Derek highlights in this conversation, it’s...
09.19.2022
Being Comfortable With Change with Greg Pardo at Fresenius Medical Care
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Greg Pardo, SVP of Global Talent Acquisition at Fresenius Medical Care, for a conversation about some of the initiatives Greg has taken to transform his organization’s approach to talent acquisition. Greg sees...
09.13.2022
Creating Employee Value Propositions with Sheila Stygar, Talent Executive, Transformation Leader, and Culture Champion
In today’s conversation, host Ryan Dull is joined by Sheila Stygar, Talent Executive, Transformational Leader, and Culture Champion, to discuss the ways that organizations can offer something of value to the talent they recruit. Talent recruiters are in a unique position...
09.06.2022
The Compounding Effect of Creating a Great Experience for Your Team with Kelly Culler
In today’s conversation, host Ryan Dull is joined by Kelly Culler, Senior HR Business Partner & VP of Talent Acquisition at Northwestern Mutual. They talk about the powerful effect that creating a great experience for your team can have on...
08.16.2022
Implementing Technology Effectively with Britton Bloch of Navy Federal Credit Union
Today’s conversation between host Ryan Dull and Britton Bloch, Vice President of Talent Acquisition Strategy and Head of Recruiting at Navy Federal Credit Union, centers around the balance between technology and people-driven systems. Technology, and especially newly developed AI systems, have...
08.09.2022
Preparing for the Future with Fang Xu of A+E Networks
On this episode of the Talent Acquisitions Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull is joined by Fang Xu, Head of Talent Acquisition and Head of Diversity at A+E Networks. The last several years have created massive transformations in what a typical work...
07.13.2022
Watching Workforce Trends with Paul Shane of REV Group, Inc
On this episode of the Talent Acquisitions Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull enjoys a conversation with Paul Shane, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition at REV Group, Inc. Talent acquisition is not a static industry. To be successful in finding and retaining the...
06.08.2022
Leveraging Every Asset with Kerry Karle at DISH Network
On this episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull talks to Kerry Karle, VP, Head of Talent Acquisition at DISH Network, about her holistic view of her organization’s TA assets. The two most obvious tools at any recruiter’s...
05.03.2022
Embracing the New Normal with Julie Teague of Danone
On this episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull speaks with Julie Teague, Senior Director and Head of Talent Acquisition at Danone North America, about what talent recruitment looks like in a post-Covid world. The last two years...
04.26.2022
Expanding the role of TA with Michael McMillan of Stryker
On this episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull is joined by Michael McMillan, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisitions and Corporate HR at Stryker. Michael was drawn into talent acquisitions after seeing the impact that one of...
04.12.2022
Assertive Talent Management with Ashleigh Anderson of Credit Karma
On this episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull speaks with Ashleigh Anderson, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition for Credit Karma, about the need for talent acquisition specialists to assert their role within businesses. Ashleigh gained valuable...
03.15.2022
Rethinking Technology with Mike Ganiere of Northwestern Mutual
On this episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull welcomes Mike Ganiere, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Northwestern Mutual. Like many professionals in the TA industry, Mike started his career outside of recruiting. He worked in sales...
03.08.2022
Culture as a Recruitment Tool with Mike Miller of Chipotle
On this episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull speaks with Mike Miller, Director of Talent Acquisition at Chipotle Mexican Grill. They talk about Mike’s storied career and the future of talent recruiting. Mike stumbled into HR while...
03.01.2022
Ryan Dull and Phil Strazzulla on the State of the TA Industry
On this episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast, Ryan Dull gives his outlook on the current state of the TA industry in an interview with Phil Strazzulla, Founder of Select Software Reviews. Ryan has been in the talent acquisition and...
02.02.2022
Complexity and Simplicity with Jon Finch of Milwaukee Tool
On this episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull welcomes Jon Finch, SVP of Talent at Milwaukee Tool, a tool manufacturing company that has invested heavily in technology and innovation across its power tool and hand tool...
01.11.2022
Ryan Dull’s Interview on the Recruiting Future Podcast with Matt Alder
This episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast offers a bit of a twist; Ryan Dull is the guest. This is a repost of the Recruiting Future podcast with Matt Alder, and Matt and Ryan discuss Ryan’s career path, the...
01.04.2022
Getting Students Excited About Insurance with Maura Quinn of Liberty Mutual
On this episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull welcomes Maura Quinn, assistant vice president, university, DEI & emerging talent acquisition at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Maura’s story is an interesting one. She started at Liberty directly out of...
12.13.2021
Rebuilding for a Positive Business Impact with Rob Daugherty of Lowe's
On this episode of the Talent Acquisition Leaders podcast, host Ryan Dull welcomes Rob Daugherty, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Lowe's Companies, Inc. Rob talks about his career journey in the TA space which, like many people, started with a conversation...

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Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources episodes:

Inside BNSF Railway's TA Transformation with Kelly Jimenez

Creating Value in TA Through Strategic Tech Implementation with Tony Lioi of BAYADA Home Health Care

Creating Value in TA Operations with Jessica Manucy of TruGreen

Strategies for Modern Healthcare Recruiting with Susan Burke of PeaceHealth

Crafting Effective TA Processes with Terri Lawless of Stop & Shop

Transforming Talent Acquisition in a Global Tech Company with Aliyah Torrance of Akamai Technologies

Strategies for Success in High-Volume Hiring with Aaron Turner of Peraton

The Power of Integrating Technology and Human Expertise in Talent Acquisition with Susan Graye of Vontier

Horizontal Development with Danielle McCaffrey of Alorica

Improving Time to Offer With Technology with Lavonne Monroe at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Building a Proactive Growth Strategy with Holly Haynes at Unum

Leveraging Apprenticeship Programs with Vicki Tung at Goldman Sachs

Humanizing the Hiring Process with Tara Storms at Best Buy

Values-Based Recruiting with Beth Michele Greenberg at Integral Ad Science

A Skills-Based Recruiting Philosophy with Julie Flowers at Chevron

Improving Opportunity Visibility with Shannon Taylor at JCPenney

Adapting to New Technology with Carrie Losch at Johnson Controls

Developing Current and Future Talent with Nick Mailey at Equinix

Implementing Successful Strategies with Jonathan Robbins at Evoke

Supporting Diversity and Belonging with Kumari Williams at Workday

Maintaining Human Connections with Annie Carolla at Gensler

Eliminating Waste in the Recruiting Workflow with Tara Torres at Kasa

Using Data To Improve the Candidate Experience with Keith Friant at Comcast

The Future of Recruiting Technology with Matt Rimer at Trinity Health and Host of “TA In The Trenches”

Making the Most of Your Time with Matt Battista at Party City

Keeping a Competitive Edge with Shameka Dukes at Sysco

Creating Efficient Processes with Jane Curran of JLL

Improving Candidate Conversion Rates with Colin Lyle at AdventHealth

Courtside TA conversation with Brooke Toole at Dicks Sporting Goods

Expanding the Labor Pool with Peter Brooks, formerly at Northrop Grumman

Creating a Better Candidate Experience with Christy Harper at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

Talent Engagement and Building (Not Buying) Talent with Ryan Maglione

Valuing Human Capital with Derek Guide at Fragomen

Being Comfortable With Change with Greg Pardo at Fresenius Medical Care

Creating Employee Value Propositions with Sheila Stygar, Talent Executive, Transformation Leader, and Culture Champion

The Compounding Effect of Creating a Great Experience for Your Team with Kelly Culler

Implementing Technology Effectively with Britton Bloch of Navy Federal Credit Union

Preparing for the Future with Fang Xu of A+E Networks

Watching Workforce Trends with Paul Shane of REV Group, Inc

Leveraging Every Asset with Kerry Karle at DISH Network

Embracing the New Normal with Julie Teague of Danone

Expanding the role of TA with Michael McMillan of Stryker

Assertive Talent Management with Ashleigh Anderson of Credit Karma

Rethinking Technology with Mike Ganiere of Northwestern Mutual

Culture as a Recruitment Tool with Mike Miller of Chipotle

Ryan Dull and Phil Strazzulla on the State of the TA Industry

Complexity and Simplicity with Jon Finch of Milwaukee Tool

Ryan Dull’s Interview on the Recruiting Future Podcast with Matt Alder

Getting Students Excited About Insurance with Maura Quinn of Liberty Mutual

Rebuilding for a Positive Business Impact with Rob Daugherty of Lowe's