Matt Balch

• Conducted full-cycle recruiting across multiple business units, including Nike Global Tech, Brand Creative, Finance, and HR, ensuring seamless hiring processes from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partnered with business leaders/partners to understand hiring needs, develop strategic talent pipelines, and deliver top-tier candidates for critical roles.
• Provided end-to-end support for Nike’s internship program, including recruitment, coordination, and mentorship, contributing to the development of emerging talent.
• Leveraged data-driven insights to guide hiring strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals and workforce planning objectives.
• Fostered strong relationships with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to improve recruiting processes and elevate the candidate experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying and attracting diverse talent, supporting Nike’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

• Operated in a player-coach role by balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on recruiting, managing a dynamic team of 4-8 recruiters while fostering a high-performance environment.
• Provided comprehensive training and mentorship to entry-level and junior recruiters, enhancing skills and accelerating professional growth within the team.
• Recruited top-tier talent for enterprise-level companies in eCommerce, Tech, and Fintech sectors, specializing in Fullstack, Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Web Development, and AI/ML Engineer roles, as well as Program, Project, and Product Management positions.
• Conducted full lifecycle recruiting for various employment types, including direct hire and contract positions, delivering high-quality candidates aligned with business goals for Fortune 50-500 companies.

• Engaged in hands-on recruiting for a diverse range of roles, from entry-level to senior positions, while providing training and mentorship to junior recruiters, significantly enhancing their skills and fostering professional growth.
• Specialized in recruiting top-tier talent for enterprise-level companies in eCommerce, Tech, and Fintech sectors, conducting full lifecycle recruiting for various employment types and ensuring alignment with business goals and cultural fit.

• Company Overview: Acquired by Launch Consulting
• Conducted full-cycle technical recruiting for roles such as AI/ML Engineers, Full Stack Developers, and Data Analysts, successfully sourcing and placing high-caliber candidates for Fortune 50-500 companies, including Nike, Walmart Global Tech, and eBay.
• Scaled recruiting efforts to align with strategic business objectives, managing candidate experience and ensuring timely communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Negotiated competitive offers and collaborated with business partners to develop tailored recruitment strategies, securing top talent and enhancing organizational growth.
• Leveraged tools like Workday Recruiter, Airtable, Slack, Teams, and Smartsheets to streamline recruitment processes and analyze metrics for continuous improvement.

• Managed and established the entire internal recruiting process, streamlining operations and enhancing the candidate experience while coordinating communication between interviewers and candidates for a seamless interview process.
• Collaborated closely with the CEO and owners to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment strategies with business objectives, optimizing candidate pipelines using Airtable for roles such as UX/UI designers, project managers, and software engineers.

• Identified, engaged, and recruited qualified candidates using diverse sourcing methods such as market research, cold calling, and networking events
• Built and maintained candidate relationships by delivering exceptional customer service and conducting qualification interviews
• Collaborated with client HR teams to understand hiring needs and ensure candidate qualifications aligned with client requirements
• Attended training sessions to enhance understanding of client HR management in hiring decisions