Andrew McLeavy — Head of Talent
Failed athlete, now self-proclaimed tech nerd who has discovered a passion for helping bleeding edge technology companies identify, engage with, and hire the very best AI and Engineering talent in the world. BACKGROUND ◇ 10 years in recruitment | 2 years college recruiting ◇ 8 years in Tech sector | 7 years in GTM ◇ Bachelors degree in Psychology, with a focus in Industrial Psychology & Leadership ◇ Many, many years as an aspiring footballer APPROACH I have built my recruiting philosophy upon 3 core pillars: 1). How do we build recruiting strategies that attract the best talent that solves your business needs. 2). How do we assess this talent pool in a way that is effective while protecting your business from risk. 3). How do we ensure that both hiring team AND candidate experience is top of mind. SKILLS ◇ Collaboration & Partnerships ◇ Full Life Cycle IT Recruiting ◇ Hiring Experience ◇ Strategic Hiring Programs & Initiatives ◇ Coaching & Mentorship ◇ Company Brand Development ◇ Small Team Leadership ◇ Recruiting Tools & Systems ◇ Hiring at scale ◇ Recruiting Data & Insights CONTRIBUTIONS TO STRATEGIC HR & TA PROJECTS ◇ AI automation in HR ◇ Creation of SOP & TA Job Aid ◇ Talent Architecture ◇ Team Onboarding, Training, & Enablement ◇ Business Acumen ◇ Talent+ ("Ready to Hire") ◇ Scaled Hiring ◇ Structured Interviewing Guides ◇ Interview Scheduling (ATS enhancements) Connect with me if you want to change the world through technology at XBOW, talk all things recruitment, have FPL tips for the upcoming game week, or simply just want to expand your network! 👋🏻
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic recruiter specializing in AI and Engineering talent acquisition within the tech industry.
Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
Experience: 8 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Full Life Cycle Recruiting
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- It Recruitment
- Sales
- College Recruiting
Career Highlights
- Expert in AI and Engineering talent acquisition.
- Proven track record in scaling hiring processes.
- Strong background in strategic HR and TA projects.
Work Experience
XBOW
Talent Lead (3 mos)
GitHub
Talent Partner, Engineering & AI (6 mos)
Talent Partner, Revenue & GTM (3 yrs 2 mos)
Talent Acquisition Consultant (11 mos)
F&G
Talent Acquisition Consultant - IT & Operations (7 mos)
TEKsystems
Recruiting Account Manager, Software Engineering (FinTech) (1 yr 10 mos)
Technical Recruiter (1 yr 2 mos)
Nationwide
Regional Sales Agent (1 yr 4 mos)
Grand View University
College Recruiting & Admissions Assistant (Team GV) (1 yr 9 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Grand View University
A Levels and AS Level Diplomas at Congleton High School 6th Form Center
11.5 GCSE's or equivalents. at Congleton High School
