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Meenu Vin

Seattle,Washington

Summary

Strategic and results-driven VP of Talent with a solid track record in building and leading high-performing global teams. Acknowledged for fostering collaboration, driving operational efficiency, and surpassing hiring goals in challenging environments. A dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion initiatives, recognized for building and leading high-performing teams. Possesses expertise in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent to propel organizational growth. Demonstrates leadership in establishing compliance, implementing effective policies, and cultivating a robust company culture. Notable achievements include successful PEO implementation, streamlined payroll processes, and enhancements to total rewards offerings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of Talent Acquisition

LivePerson
03.2018 - Current

VP of Talent Acquisition (2022-Present)

  • Serves as a strategic business partner leading all global talent acquisition efforts
  • Focused on cutting-edge talent acquisition & attraction strategies, processes, and tools that enable workforce planning goals complementing business growth.
  • Researches & analyzes global strategic workforce planning initiatives, focusing on opportunities to build upon a diverse candidate talent pool/pipeline.
  • Leads and evolves the global talent acquisition model, influencing attraction, selection, and hiring decisions using acute business acumen and organizational knowledge, combined with deep expertise in the external labor market.
  • Identified and implemented 3rd party RPO vendors, contributing to team growth.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance efficiency.
  • Implemented Remote as the Employer of Record for hiring in Poland, resulting in significant cost savings.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes globally for a seamless new hire experience.


Global Head of Talent Acquisition (2020-2022)

  • Grew the global team from 4 to 21 recruiters and coordinators and achieved hiring goals and exceeded metrics.
  • Rolled out best practices and streamlined hiring processes, resulting in cost savings.
  • Reduced agency spending, achieving 27% female hires and managing over 220 internal transfers.
  • Partnered with C Suite on executive searches and special projects, including M&A initiatives.
  • Implemented the Hiring Expert program, optimizing full lifecycle processes globally.


Head of Global Technical Recruitment (2018-2020)

  • Recruited by the ex-CTO to build the tech hub in Seattle
  • Partnered with Global CTO, building a tech hub, hiring over 300 tech professionals globally in 15 months.
  • Launched Interview training, Hiring Expert program, and coordinated events for talent attraction.
  • Streamlined relocation and internal mobility programs, transferring 20 engineers to the US from Israel.
  • Created an employment brand and candidate experience, marketing LivePerson's EVP.
  • Developed a recruitment dashboard for overview and analysis of the recruitment funnel.


Head of People

Claire (joint Venture B/w LP & Pasaca Capital)
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with leadership to define the strategic vision for the People function, overseeing the entire spectrum of people operations, from recruitment to retention.
  • Spearheaded the creation of the entire organization from the ground up, focusing on key leadership recruitment and robust succession planning.
  • Developed, implemented, and led comprehensive HR & People programs and policies, covering talent management, learning and development, performance management, and the establishment of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company culture.
  • Drove and nurtured company culture in remote and hybrid work settings through organization-wide team-building activities and programs.
  • Designed and oversaw the end-to-end team member experience, ensuring seamless processes from hiring and onboarding to offboarding, and equipped new team members with the necessary resources for success.
  • Took charge of the procurement process and management of the complete People technology stack, covering application tracking, performance management, payroll, and benefits administration.
  • Established guiding principles as a unifying set of values directing the organization's conduct in business, applied in hiring, performance reviews, and team awards.
  • Rolled out and implemented Justworks as company's PEO - administer the company's payroll and benefits process.
  • Launched leadership-training initiatives across organization.

Sr. Director of Recruitment & Business Development

Harvey Nash USA
06.2006 - 05.2018

Sr. Director of Recruiting (2014 – 2018)

  • Established MSA with clients and led a team to achieve business goals.
  • Organized ARA events to attract women in technology and won recruitment awards.

Senior Recruitment Leader (2008 – 2014)

  • Managed responsibilities of Technical Recruiter and exceeded goals consistently.
  • Awarded Recruiter of the Year for five consecutive years.

Technical Recruiter (2006 – 2008)

  • Focused on sourcing senior-level technical positions and achieved recruiter of the year.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Police Science

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.2006

Skills

  • Effective Communication and Collaboration
  • Strategic Leadership and Planning
  • Ownership of People Functions
  • Recruitment and Team Building Expertise
  • Employee Engagement and Development
  • Strategic Recruitment Planning
  • Global Hiring Proficiency
  • Team Leadership Skills
  • Operational Efficiency Management
  • Employee Relations

Timeline

Head of People

Claire (joint Venture B/w LP & Pasaca Capital)
10.2021 - 08.2023

VP of Talent Acquisition

LivePerson
03.2018 - Current

Sr. Director of Recruitment & Business Development

Harvey Nash USA
06.2006 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Police Science

University of Washington
Meenu Vin