Tara Gallone

CEO

Boston, MA, United States26 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in aligning talent strategies with business goals.
  • Proven track record in scaling global teams.
  • Strong focus on candidate experience and diversity.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition and Management expert in diverse industries including technology and retail.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTalent Management

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsBuilding Business PartnershipsBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness StrategyChange Management & Organizational TransformationCollege RecruitingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)DE&I Strategy & ImplementationDiversity & InclusionEmployee BenefitsEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsEmployee TrainingEmployer BrandingExecutive Search

About

As a Global Talent Acquisition & Talent Management leader, I have a proven track record of driving strategic talent initiatives across industries, including technology, financial services, consumer goods, and retail. From public companies to private enterprises and PE-backed firms, I specialize in aligning talent strategies with business goals to accelerate growth and scalability, with a focus on talent assessment, succession planning, and developing global talent pipelines. I am a trusted partner to senior leaders, delivering talent strategies that drive growth and help build high-performing teams with top talent to support business objectives. Experienced in IPOs and M&A, I have scaled global teams and solved complex challenges to deliver strategic impact. Candidate experience remains a key priority, and I focus on creating processes that engage and inspire talent throughout the hiring journey. Committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams that drive innovation and a growth mindset, I ensure organizations have the right talent in the right roles at the right time. Specialties: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Succession Planning & High-Potential Development, Talent Assessment & Leadership Evaluation, Executive Recruiting & Leadership Hiring, Global Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning, Business Partnership & Organizational Alignment, Change Management & Organizational Transformation, M&A Talent Integration, DE&I Strategy & Implementation, Inclusive Leadership Development, Global Diversity Programs, Talent Analytics & HR Metrics, Strategic Talent Programs & Project Leadership, Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

Experience

Rocket software

Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition & Development

Mar 2022Present · 4 yrs · Remote - USA, FL · Remote

  • Rocket Software, a Bain Capital company, is a global technology leader specializing in enterprise modernization and optimization solutions for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. With over 3,500 employees worldwide, Rocket Software is dedicated to driving innovation and transformation in technology.
  • At Rocket Software, I lead global Talent Acquisition initiatives supporting business growth and workforce scalability. I develop and execute global talent acquisition strategies and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles, ensuring the organization is prepared for current and future needs. I partner with senior leaders as a trusted advisor to deliver talent strategies aligned with business outcomes, supporting workforce planning, talent assessment, and succession planning frameworks. My role also includes enhancing the candidate experience and employer brand globally, and supporting strategic initiatives such as M&A talent integration, and scaling global teams.
Talent AcquisitionTalent ManagementStrategic Human Resources LeadershipExecutive SearchSuccession PlanningGlobal Talent acquisition strategy+2

Perry ellis international

Vice President Talent Acquisition & Talent Management

Sep 2019Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area · On-site

  • Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The Company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution.
  • My role as Global Vice President Talent Acquisition & Talent Management was to help carry out PEI's mission of attracting, retaining and developing top talent. This includes leading the areas of recruitment, learning and development, talent assessment and succession planning.
Global Talent acquisition strategyBusiness Process ImprovementTalent AcquisitionLeadershipEmployer BrandingExecutive Search+2

J. jill

Senior Director, Talent Management

Nov 2015Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Quincy, MA · On-site

  • J.Jill is an omni-channel premier retailer and nationally recognized women’s apparel brand committed to delighting customers with great wear-now product. J.Jill operates an omni-channel platform that delivers a seamless experience to customers through over 270 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce experience. The J.Jill brand represents an easy, relaxed, inspired style that reflects the confidence and comfort of a woman with a rich, full life. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston.
  • As the Senior Director of Talent Management, I was responsible for leading the Talent Acquisition and Talent Management function for J.Jill. This included the areas of recruitment, learning and development, talent assessment and succession planning. In addition, partnering cross functionally to develop strategies for the effective communication of the J.Jill brand message to attract candidates and fuel the growth plans of the organization.
IPO RedinessTalent AcquisitionOrganizational DevelopmentApplicant Tracking SystemsEmployer BrandingExecutive Search+3

Autonation, inc.

Director, Talent Acquisition

Dec 2011Nov 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Fort Lauderdale, Florida · On-site

  • AutoNation is America’s Largest Auto Retailer, with over 43 Million Happy Customers in sales and service. AutoNation is a Fortune© 200 company with over 26,000 Associates at over 350 new vehicle franchises across 15 states which sell 35 new vehicle brands. We are transforming the automotive retail industry through bold leadership. We deliver a superior automotive retail experience through our customer-focused sales and service processes, have state-of-the-art operations and the ability to leverage economies of scale that benefit the customer. As an indication of our leadership position in our industry, AutoNation is a component of the S&P 500 Index.
  • Led the Talent Acquisition function for America's largest automotive retailer. $20B in revenue; Fortune #156; 26,000 employees
Talent AcquisitionCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Applicant Tracking SystemsEmployer BrandingExecutive SearchStrategic Human Resources Leadership

Equinox fitness

Director of Talent Acquisition

May 2011Dec 2011 · 7 mos · New York, New York · On-site

  • Equinox is a luxury lifestyle fitness company headquartered in NYC with 13,000 employees and 150 locations under the Equinox, Soul Cycle, Blink and Pure brands throughout the U.S., London and Toronto.
Talent AcquisitionCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Applicant Tracking SystemsExecutive SearchStrategic Human Resources Leadership

Reebok international, ltd.

Head of Talent Acquisition - Reebok Brand

Jul 2006May 2011 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Canton, Massachusetts · On-site

  • Reebok International is a leading worldwide designer, developer and marketer of sports, fitness and casual footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories that combine the attributes of athletic performance and style. In 2006, Reebok was acquired by the adidas Group for 3 billion dollars and employs 8,000 worldwide.
Business Process ImprovementTalent AcquisitionCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Applicant Tracking SystemsEmployer BrandingExecutive Search

Citizens financial group

Assistant Vice President, Senior Recruiter Team Lead

Mar 2000Jul 2006 · 6 yrs 4 mos · Providence, Rhode Island · On-site

  • Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is a $148 billion commercial bank holding company headquartered in Providence, RI. with over 1,600 branches, 3,100 ATM’s, and more than 27,000 employees. Citizens operates a branch network in 13 states and has non-branch offices in more than 30 states.
Business Process ImprovementTalent AcquisitionApplicant Tracking SystemsEmployer BrandingExecutive Search

Education

Providence College

MBA — Business Administration

Rhode Island College

Bachelor's — Human Resource Management

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