Philip Chila
@philipchila
Talent acquisition leader driving strategic hiring for robotics, aerospace, and medical tech.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned talent acquisition and operations leader with extensive experience building high-performing recruiting functions within Robotics, Aerospace/Defense, and Medical Technology sectors. I have led recruitment strategy, employer branding, ATS implementations, and staffing for technical and operational teams while partnering with senior leadership to influence workforce planning and deliver measurable hiring outcomes.
I have a track record of scaling teams, improving recruitment metrics, and developing leaders through training and process improvements. I combine business development and operations oversight with talent strategy to support company growth, drive candidate experience, and implement data-driven sourcing and assessment methodologies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Talent Acquisition
Integrated Computer Solutions
Dec 2014 - Aug 2025 (10 years 8 months)
Led talent acquisition and operations, driving candidate experience and sourcing innovation while partnering with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and improve quality of hire through metrics and analytics.
Head of Operations
Boston UX / Viewpoint Interactive
Jan 2020 - Feb 2024 (4 years 1 month)
Managed day-to-day operations and business development, implementing processes and metrics to improve program growth, operational visibility, and cross-functional decision-making.
Manager of Staffing Strategy
Skyhook Wireless
Sep 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 2 months)
Led recruitment for engineering and professional services, launched employer branding campaigns, enhanced ATS/CRM processes, and developed metrics and strategies to attract passive and diverse candidates.
Manager of Staffing Strategy
Mobiquity
Jul 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 1 month)
Led mobile technical recruiting for iOS and Android roles, implemented technology-driven staffing solutions, trained leaders on interviewing, and built proactive pipelines for talent and diversity.
Senior Manager Corporate Staffing
Millipore Corporation
Jun 2006 - Jul 2012 (6 years 1 month)
Managed North American staffing across corporate and bioprocess divisions, leading recruitment marketing, executing executive searches, and hiring ~120 positions annually while tracking KPIs to improve performance.
Director of Professional Recruitment
Northwestern Mutual
May 2001 - Jan 2006 (4 years 8 months)
Implemented recruitment programs for licensed financial professionals and led national retention initiatives achieving an 85% retention rate.
National Sales Manager
Robert Half International
Apr 1998 - May 2001 (3 years 1 month)
Managed national sales operations, driving revenue growth and client relationships across staffing services and consultative sales channels.
Sr. Account Manager
Lane Advertising
May 1995 - Mar 1998 (2 years 10 months)
Managed account and production operations for advertising clients, overseeing campaign delivery and client communications to meet production timelines.
Sales Manager
Rand Inc.
Apr 1995 - May 1997 (2 years 1 month)
Led sales activities and account development, managing a team and driving business growth through client acquisition and retention strategies.
Account Executive
Rand Inc.
Jun 1991 - Apr 1995 (3 years 10 months)
Executed sales and account management responsibilities, building client relationships and achieving revenue targets through consultative selling.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chamberlayne College
Bachelor of Science, Marketing/Design
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Design.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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