Top Candidate Experience Experts 2025

Specialties: Full cycle recruiting for leadership/executive, administrative, healthcare, human resources and financial/accounting positions. Business to business sales, cold calling, negotiations, training, supervisory and leadership experience, professional development, corporate compensation strategies, HRIS reporting, market research and competitive analysis. MS Office, Lawson, iCIMS, Taleo.

I'm an 🏆award-winning HR and People Executive with 13+ years of experience building HR functions, elevating culture, and guiding organizations through complex people challenges. Currently, I'm the Head of HR at Utah's largest and prestigious private school (k-12), Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School, where I lead people strategy and development. I also consult with organizations on HR design and workplace culture. My expertise has been featured in SHRM, U.S. News & World Report, Indeed, HR.com, Workable, Best of HR, HR Spotlight, HR for Humans at Work, People Managing People, DiversityEmployment.com, TechnologyAdvice, Deseret News, BestLife, Dice, Utah Business, HR Vendor News, SweetProcess, and Pumble.

My passion is your story. I like the stuff I can't find on your resume because, well, people are fascinating! Business is personal, whether you're hiring a key player to take your organization to the next level, or a candidate considering your next career move. I have the privilege of connecting top talent with the best opportunities in their field. Nothing makes me happier than talking with an employee who loves their job and a company who is achieving new heights because they have the right talent on board. When I'm not talking with candidates and partners, I can be found on my paddle board on one of Madison's beautiful lakes, or frequenting one of our excellent breakfast spots. Coffee is a way of life; I have three boys under the age of 13! Recruiting l Recruiter l Leader l Talent Acquisition l Director l Vice President l Start-up

I am a 1st generation dual citizen Colombian who moved to the states in 2002. I am passionate about coaching, personal development, and driving change. I help organizations with 50+ employees in Arizona build a robust benefits strategy that tells THEIR story and helps maximize the ROI of caring about their people. With my previous experience as an HCM Consultant I have Extensive knowledge managing and helping organizations save $$, while improving functionality and offering cost savings in all areas of Human Resources including; Benefits, 401k, Workers Compensation, Employee Relations, Team Development, Workforce Management, Employee Retention, Training and Organization Development, Recruiting, and the Human capital side of mergers and acquisitions. This skill set has allowed me to ask the right questions and pinpoint my clients pain points like a true client advocate. As a part of the local SHRM-Greater Tucson and a Co-Director of the Community Outreach committee, I am responsible for assisting the committee chair and marketing committee chair in expanding the local Tucson HR community by building and maintaining relationships with other organizations and professionals. This includes working with other HR chapters, local networking groups, and industry associations to promote the chapter and its mission of enhancing the Southern Arizona HR community as a whole. In my free time I like to stay VERY active, spend time with my family, hang out with my 2 new kittens (cat dad), and expand my extensive Pun knowledge! "Why did the scarecrow get the HR job? Because.... it was Out-Standing in its field

I'm a Career Consultant who specializes in Negotiation and Pay Equity. I bring years of experience working for employers at a staff firm, applicant tracking company, and professional trade association to my work with candidates and employees. I spearheaded two pay equity laws; 1) salary history bans and inclusion of pay in job postings. Over the years I have contributed and been interviewed by NPR, BBC, CNN, Boston Globe, Yahoo Finance, Hollywood Reporter, and more. Additionally, my speaking engagements and workshops have included Harvard, UCLA, Virginia Tech, Women in Construction, Boston Consulting Group, Boston Chamber of Commerce, and more. I've earned an MBA from Bentley University and a BA in Economics from College of the Holy Cross.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Seasoned marketing and HRIS Technology professional with experience in all candidate management and talent acquisition platforms * 12 years media analysis and business analytics experience * 15 years internal communications, candidate journey experience and EVP work * 18 years technology project management experience in e-business, consumer communications consumption, lead generation, workflow process and productivity improvement in the talent acquisition, talent management, HR communications and sourcing arena * 20 years of P&L management experience * 22 years of management and supervisory experience QUALIFICATIONS In-depth knowledge in all aspects of marketing, e-marketing, marketing communications, and lead generation.. Substantial experience with end user technology platforms, talent acquisition platforms, big data, metrics and data analytics. Highly developed skills in the areas of: technology project management; channel partner relationship management; analytics, company branding and strategic planning.

I’m a FINMA-licensed financial advisor based in Switzerland, specializing in retirement and pension planning for individuals and companies. Through Invexa, I help clients build clear, sustainable long-term financial strategies that integrate both investment and insurance components. My approach combines personalized wealth planning with regulated insurance brokerage services to deliver practical, compliant, and goal-oriented solutions for every stage of life.

I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.

Certified Behavioral Assessor by Talogy - NamanHR and career counsellor. Consulting companies for Assessment & Development Centers, Multi-Rater Feedback, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement, Psychometric Assessments etc.

Katie Leimkuehler is an Executive Coach and Founder of the Executive Leadership Center. She has 17 years of experience and has been coaching clients for over a decade. Katie has coached clients in finance, technology and large enterprises working with hundreds of leaders including C-Suite executives and VPs on strategic planning, team motivation and succession planning. She previously served as the Managing Director, Head of Learning and Development at Cresset Capital and prior to that worked as a Senior Manager and Leadership Coach at Charles Schwab for five years. Katie has her Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation and was recently recognized as one of the Top 15 Coaches in Cleveland in 2024 by Influence Digest. She has her Executive Coach Certification from the Center of Executive Coaching, her Organizational Leadership Certificate from Northwestern University and an Organizational Development Coaching Certification.

Sue Schlom is a career coach, job search advisor, and recruiter with more than 15 years of experience helping people understand how hiring really works and how to navigate it successfully. Her career spans corporate recruiting for well-known consumer brands, executive search, and university career advising at institutions such as the University of Vermont, MIT Sloan, and Johns Hopkins. Through these roles, Sue has worked closely with hiring managers, recruiters, and job seekers alike, gaining a deep understanding of how resumes are evaluated, how candidates are screened, and why so many qualified people struggle to get interviews. Today, Sue works with students, recent graduates, and mid-career professionals who are feeling stuck, overlooked, or discouraged by the job search process. She helps clients translate their experience into clear, targeted resumes, develop realistic job search strategies, and approach interviews and networking with confidence. In addition to her practical recruiting expertise, Sue is a certified Becoming You coach. This allows her to support clients who are uncertain about their next career step by helping them identify their values, strengths, and interests and explore career paths where they can succeed and feel fulfilled. Sue’s approach is grounded, honest, and deeply human. She doesn’t sell shortcuts or guarantees. Instead, she focuses on helping people understand the system, make smart adjustments, and move forward with confidence. As she often reminds her clients: you’ve got this, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

AI expert, data scientist, founder at seekario.ai, and award-winning educator, driving innovation in AI, analytics, and leadership.

Recruiting isn’t just a job for me — it’s a calling. There’s no greater reward than connecting the right person to the right role and knowing I’ve helped shape the future of a team. I do this work because it matters — and because I’m really, really good at it. I don’t just fill roles — I build alliances. Over the years I've grown a partnership mindset that turns hiring managers into collaborators, and I regularly advise on talent strategy, market intel, and process improvements. I operate with business acumen and strategic foresight — a true right-hand to leadership. With well over a decade of full-cycle recruiting under my belt—across technical, business, GTM, sales/marketing roles—I’m the recruitingSHEro you’ve been looking for. I am unapologetically obsessed with building a world-class candidate experience for every job seeker I come in contact with. Creating inclusive and positive hiring experiences is my jam! Let me help you elevate your processes to do the same! I’ve got deep roots in HR technology, from standing up and running systems like Greenhouse and Jobvite to using data to tell the real story behind hiring trends. I know how to dig into metrics, present what matters to leadership, and turn insights into action. My wheelhouse also includes employer branding, DEI recruiting, streamlining processes, and crafting strategies for hiring inclusive, high-performing teams. Think of me as your strategic partner and recruiting nerd in residence—someone who brings a consultative, data-informed approach and gets things done. Whether you're hiring full-time, part-time, or project-based. I’m scrappy, adaptable, and always focused on impact. Let’s talk—I’m ready to help you build teams that not only win - but thrive!

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CandidateHub is an automated Candidate Engagement Platform that helps recruiters add hundreds of candidates to their open roles without spending a dime on ads.Some of our recent success include: - Saving a client 95% on their recruitment ad budget - Reducing time on a task from 14 hours to 2.5 - Adding over 200 candidates to a clients talent pool in under 24 hours - Increase job fair response rate from 1% to 12%Reach out to see how we can have a similar impact on your business.

Rob Hadley is a founder, principal consultant, and podcast host who leverages his 20 years of experience in strategy, operational excellence, and analytics to help organizations create engaging and inclusive employee experiences to enhance organizational performance. He is the founder and principal of Tekano Strategy & Analytics, a consulting firm that provides data-driven solutions for people and culture, employee experience, and DEI&B challenges. Rob is also the co-host of the award-winning Leadership and Innovation Unlocked podcast, which explores how real leaders leverage the principles of inclusion to drive organizational performance. Rob is a frequent speaker at conferences and for companies on organizational culture and innovation. Rob holds an MBA in Finance and Management from the Wharton School and lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Head of AI Foundry at Evergreen Insight Global, where I lead both engineering and sales teams building AI/ML-enabled software for Fortune 500 clients in healthcare, financial services, and biopharma. I specialize in zero-trust AI architectures, enterprise governance frameworks, and production-grade AI guardrails for regulated industries. I've scaled our AI Foundry team from 0 to 70 people while maintaining hands-on technical involvement in client deployments. Previously served as VP of Data & AI at Truist Financial. Academic credentials include Stanford, MIT, and BITS Pilani, with 15+ years of experience spanning corporate banking, AI/ML engineering, and enterprise software development. Recent research contributions include presenting at ICMLA 2025 and being invited as a session chair for their Generative AI track. My work focuses on practical enterprise AI deployment patterns and responsible AI implementation at scale. Available to comment on: enterprise AI strategy, AI governance and compliance, agentic AI systems, AI in regulated industries, building and scaling AI teams, and the gap between AI research and production deployment.

I am Brian Tham, an Applied Artificial Intelligence undergraduate at Singapore Institute of Technology with a strong academic record and practical experience in AI research and development. My work focuses on advancing AI applications, particularly in the areas of model protection, computer vision, and machine learning. You may view my portfolio/website at https://tham.ai As a Research Student at Singapore Institute of Technology, I've contributed to significant work on AI model protection, specifically focusing on defending deep neural networks against model extraction attacks. My research encompasses model watermarking, adversarial robustness, and advanced defense mechanisms, with practical applications in medical imaging through UNet model implementation for brain MRI segmentation. My technical portfolio includes notable projects such as FoodVision, a real-time deep learning food detection system utilizing YOLOv8 technology, and a Speech Emotion Recognition system based on Wav2Vec2. I've also conducted comprehensive analyses of emerging technologies, including a detailed study of ransomware impacts across various industries and an evaluation of AI chatbot capabilities. Previously, I enhanced medical education at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, where my e-learning courseware development contributed to a 20% improvement in student test scores. My professional experience extends to the Ministry of Defence of Singapore, where I specialized in data processing automation and visualization using PowerBI and Excel. I hold multiple prestigious certifications, including Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer, Google Business Intelligence, and AI4I® – Proficiency in AI from AI Singapore. My technical expertise spans Python, machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and data analysis tools, complemented by a deep understanding of quantum computing, large language models, and autonomous vehicle technologies. This combination of academic excellence, practical research experience, and technical expertise positions me at the forefront of AI innovation and its real-world applications.

Susan Andrews is a senior HR consultant with over 30 years of experience, specializing in HR functions, employee relations, and workforce strategy. At KIS Finance, she also helps clients navigate complex financial needs. With a deep understanding of risk management, compliance, and employment law, she has worked at board level, ensuring HR strategies align with business objectives. As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), Susan’s expertise includes designing reward and development strategies, implementing GDPR compliance, and managing complex employee relations issues. Outside of work, Susan enjoys horse riding, pilates, and reading.

Laurie J. Carr is a seasoned education and leadership strategist with more than 20 years of experience spanning K–12 education, national nonprofits, and leadership development. A former teacher, principal, and district leader, she brings deep operational understanding of schools alongside executive expertise in talent development, partnership strategy, and organizational growth. Most recently, Laurie served in a national nonprofit executive role leading large-scale partnerships, advising senior leaders, and building systems that develop people, strengthen culture, and drive impact. Her work sits at the intersection of education, human capital, and leadership—focused on connecting talent to opportunity, aligning strategy with values, and helping organizations and leaders grow with clarity, integrity, and purpose. Now working independently, Laurie partners with school and district leaders, nonprofit executives, and leadership teams as a coach, consultant, and connector—supporting leaders navigating complexity, transition, and growth. She is known for her ability to see patterns, build trust quickly, and catalyze meaningful connections that move people and organizations forward. Laurie is based in North Carolina and has lived in five states and two additional countries. Through her professional and personal travels, she has developed strong cultural agility and maintains a deep commitment to equity, belonging, and values-aligned leadership.