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Meghan Kupser

Meghan Kupser

Plymouth,MN

Summary

I am an experienced analyst with a personality to boot. Industries served include manufacturing, SaaS, financial services, automotive, IoT, and smart grid solutions. I bring over 12 years of my life spent utilizing data to inform and drive business strategy, and turn insights into actions. I am known for my skilled communication between technical, cross-functional, and executive teams. I like to focus on enhancing processes to improve the daily lives of employees, and maximize ROI for leadership. I am passionate about leveraging people analytics to enhance organizational performance, retention rates, and company culture.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Enterprise Analytics

Insperity
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Professional services firm specializing in HR and business performance SaaS solutions
  • Transformed a decentralized analytics environment into a strategic function serving Human Resources, Recruiting, Sales, and Strategic Development; used analytical insight to influence roadmap development, KPIs, and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint that enabled executive-level decision-making.
  • Updated and created net-new reporting strategies and presentations; responsible for quarterly Executive Board presentations on growth metrics and KPIs; insights provided helped drive ongoing strategy and adjustments.
  • Proposed and gained approval for a multi-million dollar pricing and profitability model projected to generate $4.4M in revenue; $2.8M realized within the first year.
  • Served as a strategic liaison across business, engineering, and product teams to guide concurrent Workday, Salesforce, and Avature (ATS) implementations. Constructed net-new reports and led integrations with Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Delivered 27 new dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, and Workday. Utilized dbt (Jinja) and Snowflake (SQL, Python) for ELT processes.
  • Developed tools for forecasting, sales tracking, compensation modeling, and activity funnel visualization to support strategic business decisions.
  • Launched a real-time analytics hub in Tableau integrating data from Avature and Salesforce bridging Product and Sales teams, resulting in a 26% increase YoY in sales demos.
  • Mentored and coached three analytics professionals to advance their technical and stakeholder management skills.
  • Cross-trained existing employees on self-service reporting opportunities to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Utilized tools such as PowerAutomate and MoveIt to automate manual processes.
  • Coached and trained stakeholders and users on AI tools (primarily Copilot) to increase the adoption of self-service pratices.

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Pentair
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Global water treatment and sustainable solutions company
  • Enhanced the company’s intern and early-career strategy by building university and DEI partnerships; grew talent pipeline by 80%.
  • Designed and led a 90-day pilot to streamline HR hiring, cutting average cycle time by 10 days using structured intake forms and tracking tools in Excel and Workday.
  • Built dashboards and templates using Power BI and Excel that improved recruitment process visibility and consistency.
  • Managed and updated reports and presentations for Executive team; worked directly with my Director to prepare these for her monthly and quarterly executive sessions.
  • Created the first Center of Excellence for hourly recruitment across 27 locations; scoped pilot sites, mapped future state, and earned ELT support.
  • Standardized marketing, sourcing, and job posting strategy, reducing external spend by over 40%.

Vice President, Talent Operations

Avenica
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Career-launching firm connecting emerging talent with entry-level roles; Job-search SaaS tools.
  • Created and presented monthly and quarterly reports and presentations on current metrics and 1/3/5 year KPIs to Executive board; reported directly to the CFO.
  • Developed and launched a new business line from concept through execution: built the product strategy, secured executive buy-in, defined KPIs, created SOPs, hired and trained a dedicated team, and led the rollout; exceeded expectations with 30% higher performance than projected in the first 9 months.
  • Progressed from Analytics Manager to VP; oversaw recruiting, data strategy, and operations as part of the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Cleaned and restructured 10+ years of data using Excel, Salesforce, SQL, and Tableau; leveraged insights to influence pricing strategy, forecast design, and long-term business planning.
  • Partnered with IT to rebuild Salesforce architecture, embed diversity metrics, and streamline data security.
  • Directed a team of 2 leaders and 30 staff; created a team culture rooted in transparency, accountability, and mentorship. Recognized for uplifting and empowering employees while driving measurable outcomes through trust and hands-on development.
  • Designed a scalable enterprise recruiting solution adopted across all divisions; model was credited with improving ROI and operational alignment and became the foundation for long-term strategic growth.
  • Increased NPS from -33 to 46 through a targeted process, team, and communication enhancements. Acknowledged for building cross-functional trust and for leaving a lasting impact through adoption by SOPs, stakeholder alignment, and change leadership.

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Thrivent
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Financial services organization providing insurance, investment, and banking solutions
  • Built Thrivent’s first centralized recruitment strategy for Financial Advisors; used strategic insight and data-driven evaluation to launch and scale a multi-phase pilot. Created repeatable and scalable infrastructure, clear KPIs, and team processes.
  • Led 4 pilot programs across select markets that increased FA hires by 31%; pilot success generated widespread demand from a single consultant to a multi-person team. Program was implemented company-wide in following fiscal year due to demonstrated efficiency and strong stakeholder engagement.
  • Drove regional buy-in through stakeholder meetings, SOAR/NOISE analysis, and data-backed storytelling.
  • Created a system for tracking and analyzing recruiter effectiveness, enabling better performance conversations and improved candidate experience.
  • Partnered with Sales and Finance to better understand territory-level needs and influence hiring plans.
  • Presented monthly results and success to Executive team overseeing pilot program.

Recruiting Manager

Solera
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Global technology SaaS company serving the automotive and insurance industries
  • Launched and led the expansion of U.S. recruiting function during corporate HQ relocation from Madrid to Dallas.
  • Managed global team hiring for IT, Marketing, and Product; leveraged iCIMS to streamline workflows and filled 73 tech roles in under two quarters.
  • Gained leadership buy-in by providing consistency and excellence; rebuilding trust in the Recruiting function and ensuring came to the team first with their needs versus seeking previously used external support.
  • Cut agency spend by $3.2M/quarter and implemented new salary bands and leveling structure within iCIMS.
  • Developed new onboarding experience and manager resources that reduced time-to-productivity for new hires.; responsible for all SOPs, training, and user adoption.
  • Collaborated with HRIS team to optimize iCIMS usage and improve internal tracking dashboards and recruiting metrics.

Previous Experience

Details Available Upon Request
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • Built a 10-year track record of success in business development, consultative sales, and strategic marketing across agency and growth-stage firms.
  • Excelled in B2B relationship management, campaign strategy, and brand development; consistently ranked among top performers nationally.
  • Developed and executed SEO, digital outreach, and sales enablement initiatives that fueled client acquisition and long-term retention.

Education

Master of Science - Business Analytics

University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, MN
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, MN
12-2012

Skills

Professional

  • Strategic business insight and acumen
  • Executive presentation
  • Skilled in facilitating discussions between technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborative program and process design
  • Sales enablement and performance growth
  • Data-driven storytelling and influence
  • Budget ownership and resource planning

Technologies

BI & Analytics: Google Sheets, Copilot, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Excel (Advanced), Minitab, SAS, Snowflake, SQL, Python
ATS & HRIS: Workday, iCIMS, Bullhorn, Bartech, Peoplefluent, Greenhouse, ADP, UKG, Lever, Salesforce
Project Tools: Microsoft Project, Visio, Smartsheet, Trello, Lucidchart, Azure
CRM & Sourcing: Salesforce, LinkedIn Recruiter, HubSpot, Indeed Campaign Manager
Collaboration: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Confluence, Slack

Additional Points of Interest

  • Accomplished Public Speaker: Bridge the Gap – Communication Tactics for Cross-Functional Success
    A practical, story-driven session that helps technical and business professionals connect, align, and drive action through better communication.
  • Speaking Experience: 12+ years delivering internal trainings, conference talks, and executive presentations on strategic communication, public speaking, data storytelling, and management coaching.
  • Conference Highlight: MinneAnalytics DataTech presenter (2024, 2025)
  • Coaching & Facilitation: Lead inclusive leadership workshops, DEI sessions, and upskilling seminars in multiple organizations.
  • Advisory Roles: Two advisory board positions, focused on talent strategy, professional development, and data science.
  • Will trade my top secret BBQ sauce recipe for an interview.
  • Will also provide entertaining and engaging conversation on topics such as cooking, animal rescue, crossword puzzles, 90s crime dramas (books, TV and movies!) as well as mediocre home gardening.

Timeline

Manager, Enterprise Analytics - Insperity
09.2022 - 05.2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant - Pentair
02.2022 - 08.2022
Vice President, Talent Operations - Avenica
12.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant - Thrivent
04.2018 - 11.2019
Recruiting Manager - Solera
07.2017 - 04.2018
Previous Experience - Details Available Upon Request
01.2006 - 01.2016
University of St. Thomas - Master of Science, Business Analytics
Metropolitan State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration And Management
Meghan Kupser