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Scott Kubic

Scott Kubic

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Results-driven talent acquisition leader with proven success in transforming recruitment strategies and building high-performing teams across startups and Fortune 500 companies. Skilled in employer branding, innovative sourcing, and talent program design, leveraging data and technology to optimize processes and deliver exceptional candidate experiences.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Talent

INNOVATOR IQ
12.2020 - Current
  • Directed talent acquisition strategies across venture-backed technology, SaaS, renewable energy, and cloud sectors, driving measurable outcomes.
  • Gained 40% headcount growth by leveraging AI-powered platforms to attract and engage top engineering, software, cloud architecture, and Go-to-Market talent.
  • Developed and executed targeted recruitment initiatives to support staffing for hyper-scalers growth.
  • Implemented a comprehensive tech stack (Greenhouse, Go Perfect, GEM, Paradox) to streamline workflows, enhance candidate experience, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Created an advanced analytics dashboard delivering real-time, data-driven insights to C-suite executives and leaders, enabling strategic, informed decision-making.

Director Talent Acquisition

AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Led a 34-member global talent acquisition team at AWS, specializing in senior engineering roles.
  • Established and managed the Recruitment Innovation Center, improving hiring quality through innovative sourcing strategies like deep research, agile sourcing, and international recruitment.
  • Launched key programs including the Talent Intelligence Program (TIP), Cloud Jumpers, and dedicated sourcing teams, increasing global top-of-funnel candidate volume and improving hiring quality by 40%.
  • Used TIP for regional talent market analysis, informing team expansion and sourcing location decisions.
  • Optimized operational excellence to significantly boost efficiency, shorten cycle times, and accelerate project delivery.
  • Achieved 60% growth in candidate inflow through strategic initiatives and programs.

Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition

GITLAB
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Spearheaded the expansion of a global, remote-first organization, increasing headcount from 275 to 1400 to meet rapid growth demands and position the company for an IPO.
  • Successfully recruited 1100+ engineers across diverse disciplines (DevOps, Front-end, Back-end, SRE, Ruby on Rails, Golang, Kubernetes).
  • Improved efficiency by reducing time-to-fill by 35% and enhancing candidate satisfaction by 50%.
  • Operationalized technology-driven solutions (Greenhouse ATS, AI sourcing, automated communication) to streamline the recruitment process and enhance the candidate experience.

Senior Director Global Talent Acquisition

SAS Software
04.2015 - 07.2017
  • Led a team of 50+ across multiple continents, managing over 1,000 annual hires in technical, AI/ML, sales, and GTM roles
  • Implemented advanced automation and predictive models, reducing time-to-fill by 62% and enhancing candidate experience by 95%
  • Spearheaded the global deployment of iCIMS ATS, standardizing onboarding processes, optimizing career pages, and introducing analytics
  • Achieved a 20% increase in recruiter efficiency through improved workflows and actionable KPIs derived from enhanced data insights
  • Established global Centers of Excellence for sourcing, recruiting coordination, immigration, early career programs, and DEI initiatives to boost operational efficiency

Co-Founder| Chief Talent Officer

NOVITAS ANALYTICS
04.2012 - 04.2015
  • Developed and led the company’s talent acquisition and analytics strategy by utilizing advanced text analytics, delivering innovative solutions that enhanced talent sourcing and improved data-driven decision-making.
  • Designed and launched VetConnector, an innovative NLP and ML-powered text analytics platform, achieving a 60% success rate in transitioning military personnel to corporate roles—a pivotal milestone in the company’s initial business application.
  • Secured over $1M in business contracts within the first year, demonstrating strong business development and client engagement skills.
  • Played a key role in due diligence processes, contributing to securing first-round funding from a venture capital firm.

Vice President Talent Acquisition

IBM/NISC
05.2008 - 04.2012

National Interest Security Company (Acquired by IBM)

  • Directed People and Talent strategies across four portfolio companies within NISC, a private equity backed leader in cybersecurity, defense, and intelligence.
  • Reported directly to the CEO, leading HR initiatives for management consulting, systems engineering, data science, and IBM’s WATSON cognitive projects.
  • Led the seamless integration of four organizations by aligning HR systems, processes, and corporate culture.
  • Drove 193% headcount growth (from 375 to 1,100 employees) in 18 months, positioning the company for a successful IBM acquisition.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Marketing

Oswego State University of New York
Oswego, NY

Skills

  • Recruitment and development
  • Technical recruitment expertise
  • Build and scale technology teams
  • Technology-enhanced hiring
  • Analytical talent strategies
  • Sourcing channel optimization
  • Talent process optimization
  • Enhancing candidate experience
  • Executive search specialization
  • Cloud infrastructure scaling
  • High-volume hiring
  • Project execution management

Timeline

Vice President, Talent

INNOVATOR IQ
12.2020 - Current

Director Talent Acquisition

AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
07.2018 - 12.2020

Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition

GITLAB
07.2017 - 07.2018

Senior Director Global Talent Acquisition

SAS Software
04.2015 - 07.2017

Co-Founder| Chief Talent Officer

NOVITAS ANALYTICS
04.2012 - 04.2015

Vice President Talent Acquisition

IBM/NISC
05.2008 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Marketing

Oswego State University of New York

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Recruiting Manager | NORTHROP GRUMMAN | 2003-2008

Personal Information

  • Title: Global Talent Acquisition Leader
  • Availability: Open to hybrid or onsite work opportunities nationwide across the U.S.