Melissa Gray — Head of Talent
I’m passionate about helping organizations unlock the power of human capital as a strategic business driver. As a talent acquisition leader, I focus on recruiter development, operational excellence, strategic planning, and building strong partnerships that deliver measurable results. With a foundation as a generalist HR leader, I bring a broad, strategic perspective on how talent acquisition integrates into an overall human capital strategy. I thrive in organizations that embrace innovation and recognize the critical role of talent in driving success. I’m energized by the future of work, leveraging AI and data-driven insights to transform recruiting practices—enhancing recruiter effectiveness, optimizing sourcing strategies, and elevating the candidate experience while keeping people at the center of every decision.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader specializing in talent acquisition and organizational development.
Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States
Experience: 24 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Strategic Planning
- Diversity And Inclusion
- Hr Strategy
- Organizational Development
- Recruitment
- Compliance
Career Highlights
- Expert in strategic talent acquisition and HR leadership.
- Proven track record in enhancing recruitment processes.
- Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in hiring.
Work Experience
Optum
Director, Talent Acquisition - Optum Technology (2 yrs)
Associate Director, Talent Acquisition (2 yrs 4 mos)
McREL International
Chief People Officer (7 yrs 4 mos)
Accenture
Talent Acquisition Manager for US Accenture Strategy (7 yrs 8 mos)
Takata
Corporate Recruiter (3 yrs 2 mos)
New Dimension
Technical Recruiter (2 yrs)
Education
BA at University of Michigan-Flint
MBA at Baker College Center for Graduate Studies