Joseph Gomez
@josephgomez1
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with 15 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with 15 years of experience in hiring across various sectors including IT, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Design, Legal, and Finance. My proven track record in building high-performing teams and streamlining hiring operations has enabled organizations to scale effectively. I am known for my inclusive, data-driven talent strategies that align hiring with business growth, retention, and DEI goals.
Currently, I serve as a Principal Recruiter at Heron Talent Solutions, where I partner with business leaders to support their talent acquisition needs across multiple disciplines. My previous role as Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Guru Technologies allowed me to contribute significantly to the development of formal hiring processes and metrics, growing the company headcount substantially during my tenure. I am passionate about enhancing the candidate experience and ensuring that hiring practices align with organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Recruiter
Heron Talent Solutions
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Partnered with business leaders to support their talent acquisition needs for local and national searches across multiple disciplines, with extensive experience in IT, Software Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Design, Accounting, Operations, Fabrication and Logistics. Tailored service offerings to meet the unique needs of clients as a retained or fractional search consultant.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Guru Technologies
Mar 2019 - Feb 2024 (4 years 11 months)
Hired as the first permanent Talent Acquisition Manager at Guru (SaaS), I reported to the VP of People Operations and was initially tasked with building and leading a recruiting team. Contributed to the development of formal hiring processes, data collection, metrics, strategy, and best practices for the Talent Acquisition function as the company grew from Series B to C.
Lead Recruiter
EPAM
Feb 2015 - Mar 2019 (4 years 1 month)
Hired as the sole Digital Recruiter for EPAM’s North American DSED (Digital Strategy and Experience Design) team. As the team grew, I transitioned into a Lead Recruiter role where I partnered directly with Product Design, Global Marketing, and Corporate Functions leadership—including Legal, Finance, and M&A—to lead senior-level, confidential searches.
Senior Recruiter
Profiles
Jun 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 8 months)
Hired as a Senior Individual Contributor, I played a key role in stabilizing and expanding the Profile’s Conshohocken location. In this hybrid role, I was primarily responsible for full cycle recruiting while also serving as an Account Manager to drive new business and generate leads for the office.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Tekcom Resources/Kineticom
Feb 2011 - Mar 2013 (2 years 1 month)
Hired as a Recruiter, I gained hands-on experience in full cycle recruitment while supporting clients in the Telecommunications and IT industries. Drove and executed comprehensive search strategies to recruit senior and niche candidates in limited candidate pools in a very competitive environment.
Education
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University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Focused on business and interpersonal communications, gaining a comprehensive understanding of effective communication strategies in professional settings. Developed strong analytical and presentation skills essential for various career paths.
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