Talent pool development is the cornerstone of strategic workforce planning in today's competitive business landscape. Featured.com presents a curated directory of leading talent acquisition and human resources experts who are shaping the future of recruitment and employee retention. These seasoned professionals have been featured in top-tier publications, offering invaluable insights on building robust talent pipelines, implementing innovative hiring strategies, and fostering long-term organizational growth. For publishers and journalists, our directory provides instant access to authoritative voices in talent management for timely quotes and in-depth analysis. For HR consultants and talent strategists, it's an unparalleled platform to showcase expertise and connect with major media outlets. Whether you're crafting an article on emerging recruitment trends or seeking expert commentary on workforce development, our directory is your go-to resource. Explore the profiles below to discover and engage with talent pool development experts who can provide cutting-edge perspectives for your next story or project.
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Director of Talent Development at N/A
INCLUDER~POSITIVITY~DEVELOPER~MAXIMIZER~EMPATHYStrategic Human Resources Leader with demonstrated ability in planning and implementing programs that maximize employee development and align with company goals. Exceptional relationship building skills and highly effective at motivating and leading teams. Known for ability to create innovative solutions to human capital challenges.Specialties: Core strengths include:Succession ManagementHuman Resources Information SystemsCompensation Management Performance Management EEO/Affirmative Action and DiversityMediation and Conflict ResolutionEmployment Law Coaching and MentoringRecruitment and SelectionEmployee Relations and Retention
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Talent & Development Manager at Buildout
Actor. L&D Nerd. Your favorite meeting attendee. Employees have been at the core of my career since the beginning. I love enabling people to be the best they can at work through engagement, learning, and meaningful experiences even in a remote-first world. My teammates are my customers, and I'm passionate about making their work lives better every day. And psst... it's Elizabel. Like "Elizabeth" until the end.
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Talent Innovator at BuildHR, Inc.
Imaginative and strategic HR Leader would be the best words to describe me. I have 12 years of experience dealing with tasks in Recruiting, Operations Planning, People Operations, HR Law and Compliance, HR Strategy, Management, Employee Relations, Organizational Development, and Training. I excel at taking concepts through the planning process and into market and I really enjoy creating high-level strategic business/ operations plans. I am highly organized and passionate about my work. I am interested in growing my career and myself with learning opportunities and enjoy reading about trends in the marketplace as much as I can. Fun Facts: My first job was being the mouse and greeter at Chuck E. Cheese and I love Karaoke!
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Head of Human Resources at The Summit Consulting
Senior Human Resource Professional with over 12 years of experience specializing in establishing productive business relationships and resolving critical human capital business issues. Proven experience in multinational environments in the areas of people management, talent management, recruitment and staffing, performance management, compensation benefits, training development, organizational design, outplacement, and coaching in both NGOs and private sectors. Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and outside partners to execute successful communications from concept to completion that are on time. Area of Expertise: * Change Management * Talent Acquisition and Development * Learning Programme Content Creation and Development * Leadership and Life Coach * Psychology of Workplace * HR Management System * Process Design, Policies and Procedure Management * Business Development * Project Management * Organisational Development * Certified International Trainer
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Workplace Dynamics Expert at Career Blindspot
Juan Kingsbury, Founder and Talent Strategist of Career Blindspot, provides leaders with bold and clear insights on their ever-changing teams. Juan utilizes his expertise of high performers and research of people at work to free up leaders’ time so they can focus hiring and developing the right people. He is excited to connect with any leader who understands this: investing in your team's growth potential starts with investing in your own.
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Director, Global Talent Development
CEO at Creating Coding Careers
Mike Roberts is the founder and CEO of Creating Coding Careers (CCC), a trailblazer in the technology apprenticeship space. He has dedicated his career to helping underrepresented individuals enter the tech industry, and making apprenticeship models accessible and manageable for organizations of all sizes. With over four decades of experience as a software engineer and educator, he stands at the intersection of technology and workforce development. His work focuses on helping companies implement earn-and-learn programs that transform their approach to talent acquisition and development. He is an expert on securing apprenticeship funding and incentives, often seamlessly incorporating them into a company's existing training programs.
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Director, Talent Development at Tarsus
Creative, collaborative practitioner with 15+ years experience in organizational change, talent management, culture change, employee engagement, and leadership development. I apply my unique experience as a business leader and expertise in organization development to diagnose organizational issues and opportunities, to develop strategies and plans, and to measure the success factors that lead to organizational effectiveness. Specialties: Organization design Talent management and development Leadership development Employee engagement and retention Executive coaching Group facilitation Teambuilding Change management MBTI certified Adult learning
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VP of Talent Development at Integral Ad Science
Forward thinking and results-driven People and Equity Leader with extensive experience in leading talent management and growth initiatives in start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. Excel in consulting with leading strategic initiatives and managing through collaboration with all levels of leadership. Passion for designing and facilitating industry leading training programs that address emerging business needs and technology by utilizing industry best practices to build innovative and progressive learning strategies that enable employees to improve performance. Successfully expresses ideas, leading change with bold innovation while empowering cultural transformation. Ability to pioneer large initiatives by organizing diverse teams, managing workplace relationships, and leveraging trustworthy, persuasive influence. Accelerate performance improvement by enabling teams to create simple, effective, relevant, and engaging learning solutions for all employees.
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Media Relations Specialist at TalentLMS
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In-Demand Career & Apprenticeship Strategist at Maricopa County Workforce Development Board
Dynamic communications strategist and project manager experienced in talent acquisition and workforce development. Known for driving impactful partnerships, advancing brand cohesion, and crafting engaging content that amplifies organizational presence. Connecting people based on shared interests is my superpower. In the community, I serve on the board for Phoenix nonprofit Hope’s Crossing and the African-American Women’s Giving & Empowerment Circle (AAWGEC). I am a former Vice President & Civic Engagement Chair for the Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals and a 2020 Flinn-Brown Fellow. I enjoy writing, speaking, and moderating on issues such as workforce development, economic mobility, philanthropy, public spaces, and social entrepreneurship. Spending my free time on an affordable housing project in historic Globe, Arizona.
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Global Talent Executive at The Shift Show
Global Talent strategist reimagining how companies hire, develop & lead in the AI/digital era. Almost 20 years driving transformation at Fortune 500s, including 14 award-winning years at Cummins. Frequent speaker and podcast host helping leaders navigate change strategically and adapt to the future of work with confidence.
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Applied Artificial Intelligence Undergraduate
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.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist at Omnisend
Enthusiastic recruitment consultant with previous experience in sales and people management.Do not hesitate to get in touch with me regarding new opportunities!
HR Executive at Rowland Hall
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.
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Head of Talent Insights & Analyst Relations at iCIMS
If my career journey could be expressed in emojis, it'd go something like: 1. Starting at counting . 2. Changed from counting to lending . 3. Now in and talk a lot about , , & . My resume looks more like a than a . I began my career on the business side, leading sales and operation teams at a local and state level for major banking institutions. In 2004, I made a pivot and started my journey in HR. My passion is to lead, innovate and engage the recruiting industry to change how both large and small businesses value the Talent Acquisition discipline. My blog Sprintrecruiting.com reaches thousands of readers and provides unique insights on a range of recruiting topics. If you want to know more, be sure to me on LinkedIn!
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Talent Acquisition Strategist & Consultant
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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Lead, Talent Management & Development at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
I'm an innovative, curious, and passionate People Ops leader trying to connect employers and their people. Super powers include focused, engaging and effective communications, grace under pressure, and maintaining attention to detail while scoping big picture results. I focus on clarity, inclusion, accountability, respect, and trust - which means I operate with those values at the core of what I do and how I treat others. I lean into tough conversations with leaders at all levels, and help advocate for employees while prioritizing the interests of the organization.
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Your Partner in Personal & Professional Growth at AMB Consulting & Co.
From a past marked by transracial adoption, the loss of a parent, a traumatic assault, and teen incarceration, A. Margot Blair emerged with unwavering resilience, determined not to be defined by her hardships. Today, she is a respected Bible Teacher, Learning and Development Specialist at a technology company, Leadership Consultant, and Retreat Host. With over a decade of experience and currently pursuing her Doctorate in Leadership, she empowers women at the intersection of faith and leadership. As a trained and seasoned consultant, A. Margot coaches, mentors, and consults with women leaders across various sectors. Her expertise has fueled a 23-city tour, three professional development conferences, a $500K+ partnership portfolio, and the creation of seven personal and professional development resources—including books and courses. She has been honored as a Top 40 Under 40 Leader, a Top 35 Millennial Influencer, and the recipient of three state proclamations presented by Phoenix mayors. Her clients have included Comerica Bank, Grand Canyon University’s Honors College, and employees from LinkedIn, the Dallas Mavericks, ADP, Toyota, Prudential, and more. A former Forbes Business Coach and contributor, she teaches companies and leaders how to implement the blueprint that helped her build a thriving, multi-6-figure partnership portfolio. A. Margot’s work has been featured on The 700 Club, Fast Company, Esther Press, Lifeway, Goodwill AZ, Zapier, SCORE, and America’s Small Business Development Center. She is also a regular content partner for the YouVersion Bible App—with over 10 Bible plans—and a contributor to Esther Press, Journey Magazine, and other publications. Most importantly, A. Margot Blair is the wife of Vincent and the proud mother of her bonus children, Esaias and Alyvia, and her preschooler, Luke.
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Chief Psychologist at Test Partnership
I am an experienced business psychologist and psychometrician at Test Partnership, a leading UK-based psychometric testing provider. At Test Partnership, we employ the most advanced psychometric modelling and psychological research to improve organisations’ employee selection and development processes. Our clients range from small organisations to global multinationals. As a consultant, my passion is to communicate the benefits of psychometrics, helping organisations get the most from their selection and development processes.
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Talent pool development is the strategic process of building and maintaining a network of qualified professionals for current and future organizational needs. It's crucial for businesses because it ensures access to a diverse range of skills and expertise, reduces time-to-hire, improves quality of hires, and helps companies stay competitive in rapidly evolving industries. By cultivating a robust talent pool, organizations can quickly adapt to market changes and fill critical roles with pre-qualified candidates.
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