Michael Thore

Directed technical recruiting across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, successfully staffing critical roles to support regional expansion.

Collaborated with executive leadership to align hiring strategies, ensuring talent acquisition efforts directly supported immediate and long-term organizational goals.

Designed and implemented data-driven recruiting workflows, improving time-to-hire by 30% and significantly enhancing overall candidate quality.

Mentored and developed a diverse team of recruiters, fostering career growth and improving retention rates.

Drove cross-functional collaboration between talent acquisition and people strategy teams, enhancing scalability and operational efficiency.

Enhanced employer branding strategies, increasing candidate engagement and application rates by 25%.

Directed a global team of 12 recruiters, successfully filling technical engineering roles across multiple regions.

Simplified and standardized validation processes, reducing inefficiencies and significantly improving candidate experience.

Partnered with engineering leadership to refine hiring profiles and build talent pipelines aligned with product roadmaps and future business needs.

Introduced and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) for team performance, including time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates, and diversity metrics, driving continuous improvement.

Grew the U.S.-based talent acquisition team from 2 to 7 members, including sourcers and recruiters, to support rapid organizational expansion.

Led successful recruiting efforts for a new development center in Guadalajara, Mexico, ensuring critical talent acquisition for market entry.

Partnered with cross-functional leaders to develop and execute a comprehensive two-year workforce plan, anticipating future talent needs.

Personally hired key executives and technical leaders, including a Chief Growth Officer and senior engineers, directly impacting leadership strength.

Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, achieving a 20% increase in underrepresented talent and improving team representation.

Built and scaled a boutique recruitment agency, achieving successful executive and technical placements across technology, marketing, and design sectors.

Partnered closely with hiring managers to define precise hiring needs, develop comprehensive job descriptions, and identify ideal candidate profiles.

Successfully placed numerous executive-level talents across multiple industries, enhancing leadership teams for diverse clients.

Designed and executed targeted sourcing strategies to attract top talent, consistently emphasizing diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Managed recruiting operations for multiple West Coast offices, successfully hiring across technology, digital transformation, and operational excellence domains.

Developed and implemented standardized processes, significantly improving overall hiring efficiency and candidate experience.

Fostered strong collaboration among hiring managers, aligning recruiting strategies directly with business objectives to meet talent needs.

Built and led a nationwide team specializing in executive and technical leadership hiring, achieving significant placements.

Developed comprehensive hiring strategies tailored to diverse client needs, ensuring optimal cultural and professional fit for candidates.

Partnered with senior leaders to enhance the employer brand, successfully attracting and securing top-tier talent.