Brian Poole

CEO

Houston, Texas, United States12 yrs 3 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over a decade in Global Talent Acquisition.
Led executive search teams for SaaS platforms.
Designed high-performing recruiting engines.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in strategic hiring and executive search.

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Core Skills

Global Talent AcquisitionStrategic RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionHiring StrategyExecutive RecruitmentStrategic HiringBusiness Leadership

Other Skills

Niche Talent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningStaffing PlansArtificial Intelligence (AI)Employer BrandingNegotiationContract RecruitmentMarket IntelligenceCompensationGo-to-Market StrategyGTMSoftware as a Service (SaaS)SaaS SalesBusiness DevelopmentCorporate Recruiting

About

Father. God-fearing. Sports enthusiast. Proud nerd. I lead with faith, authenticity, and accountability, values that guide how I build teams, lead people, and scale organizations. With over a decade in Global Talent Acquisition, I’ve built and led recruitment functions across SaaS, Cloud, GTM, IT, and Executive Search, driving impact through strategy, efficiency, and culture. I’ve led executive search teams for SaaS platforms, scaled global hiring operations, and built data-driven systems that deliver results, not reports. My focus is on designing high-performing recruiting engines that attract elite talent, reduce time-to-fill, and eliminate unnecessary costs. I’ve implemented ATS systems, launched metrics dashboards, and created strategies that increased speed and quality of hire while strengthening employer brand presence. Whether it’s partnering with C-level leaders to align hiring with growth goals, or coaching recruiters to think like business owners, I believe great talent acquisition is equal parts strategy, service, and storytelling. At my core, I’m driven by faith, family, and purpose & I bring that same energy into every conversation, every hire, and every team I lead. 💬 All opinions shared are my own and do not represent the views of PartsBase or any past employers. 📩 Partnership inquiries welcome: Brian.Poole11@gmail.com

Experience

Partsbase inc.

Director of Global Talent Acquisition

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · United States · Remote

In my role at PartsBase, I lead the Global Talent Acquisition function for a fully remote, SaaS-driven organization, driving hiring strategy and execution across Enterprise Sales, Technology, and Operations to support scalable growth in the aviation and technology sectors.
I partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce planning with business objectives, enabling the organization to attract, hire, and retain high-performing global talent across a distributed environment.
Leadership & Talent Acquisition
Lead and develop a global team of 8+ recruiters and coordinators, consistently achieving 95%+ attainment of annual hiring targets across technical and revenue-generating functions.
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, driving workforce planning initiatives that reduced time-to-fill by 28% and increased offer acceptance rates.
Global Workforce Strategy & Compliance
Designed and implemented global compensation frameworks across 15+ countries, improving market competitiveness and internal pay equity while reducing compensation-related offer declines by 22%.
Built and scaled Employer of Record (EOR) infrastructure to enable compliant hiring in 12+ international markets, reducing time-to-hire in new regions by 30%.
Standardized global hiring processes and tools, increasing recruiter efficiency by 25% and enabling scalable international expansion.
Strategic Recruitment & Market Intelligence
Lead full-cycle recruitment strategy, managing 200+ requisitions annually, with a focus on high-impact and hard-to-fill SaaS and technical roles.
Deliver real-time talent market insights and compensation benchmarking, improving hiring manager decision-making and reducing offer declines by 20%.
Penetrate niche and emerging talent markets, increasing qualified pipeline conversion rates by 35% and strengthening employer brand in competitive regions.

Global Talent AcquisitionNiche Talent AcquisitionStrategic Recruitment

Cricket wireless

Director of Talent Acquisition

Jan 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Houston, Texas, United States

As Head of Talent Acquisition and 2024 Summit Winner, I lead a team of corporate and field recruiters positioned globally to drive talent acquisition for Mobilelink, the largest Authorized Retailer for Cricket Wireless with a footprint of 600+ stores and a workforce of 3,000 employees. My focus is on developing and executing a hiring strategy that ensures a diverse, high-performing workforce while optimizing efficiency and reducing costs.
Key Achievements & Impact:
Optimized Hiring Efficiency & Performance:
Reduced time-to-fill by 25%, improving speed and efficiency in hiring processes.
Introduced standard operating procedures (SOPs) that clarified roles, expectations, and processes, accelerating hiring timelines.
Implemented monthly talent acquisition metrics and KPIs, including time-to-fill, application lifecycle, ROI on hiring initiatives, hires per month, and manager response time.
Cost Savings & Operational Improvements:
Eliminated all third-party sourcing fees, resulting in significant cost savings.
Led the adoption and integration of an ATS system and pre-hire assessments, enhancing candidate evaluation and streamlining the hiring process.
Developed and managed multi-million dollar recruitment budgets, ensuring financial efficiency while supporting the company’s aggressive growth strategy.
Employer Branding & Talent Attraction:
Revamped the Careers site to enhance candidate engagement and branding at no additional cost.
Designed and launched a targeted LinkedIn strategy, improving talent pipeline development and increasing applicant quality.
Strengthened Mobilelink’s reputation as a premier employer in the retail sector, attracting top-tier talent across multiple markets.
Through a data-driven, strategic approach, I have successfully transformed Mobilelink’s hiring practices, positioning the company for sustained growth and talent excellence.

Staffing PlansArtificial Intelligence (AI)Talent AcquisitionHiring Strategy

Korn ferry

2 roles

Executive Recruiting Manager

Jan 2020 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Houston, Texas, United States · Remote

In this role, I led a team of recruiters and coordinators, specializing in the recruitment of experienced Enterprise SaaS Sales Solution professionals for Korn Ferry’s KF Sell Cloud-based sales accelerator. Simultaneously, I sourced top-tier talent for other Digital divisions, including Tech Careers, Learning & Assessment, and Marquee Accounts.
I worked in close partnership with front-line and second-line managers, as well as the Senior VP of Digital Sales, to develop and execute strategic hiring initiatives that aligned with business growth objectives.
Leadership & Talent Acquisition:
Managed a team of recruiters and coordinators, specializing in Enterprise SaaS Sales Solutions recruitment for Korn Ferry’s KF Sell Cloud-based sales accelerator.
Partnered with front-line and second-line managers, as well as the Sr. VP of Digital Sales, to identify and secure top talent.
Led recruitment efforts across multiple divisions, including Tech Careers, Learning & Assessment, and Marquee Accounts.
Key Achievements:
Transitioned from Pro-Search to Digital, successfully placing 10+ Executive/Principal-level candidates within 6 months.
Achieved 3-4 hires per month, consistently exceeding 100%+ to goal annually.
Successfully placed 5 Managing Partners within Pro-Search/Executive Search and 40+ Executive Recruiters.
Partnered with 7 Managing Partners across the U.S. to deliver top executive talent.
Strategic Recruitment & Market Intelligence:
Conducted full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and screening to the interview process and offer stage.
Advised hiring managers on best practices and market intelligence, ensuring alignment with hiring goals.
Acquired and applied market intelligence, increasing effectiveness in new and emerging talent spaces.
Early Careers & Internship Recruitment:
Led Internship and Early Careers recruitment, leveraging 4 years of experience in hiring new graduates within the staffing industry.

NegotiationContract RecruitmentExecutive RecruitmentStrategic Hiring

Sr. Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Feb 2016 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Houston, Texas, United States · Remote

As a Sr. Talent Partner, I led a high-performing team of recruiters and recruiting coordinators, driving executive-level hiring for Addison Group’s professional services divisions. My primary focus was recruiting experienced professionals across the staffing industry—including Business Development Leaders, Branch Managers, and Vice Presidents—while also supporting hiring across key verticals such as early Careers, Learning & Development, and Strategic Accounts.
Leadership & Talent Acquisition:
Directed a team of recruiters and coordinators, ensuring seamless execution of end-to-end hiring strategies for leadership roles within the staffing and workforce solutions industry.
Partnered closely with front-line and senior leadership, including the EVP of Sales, to execute strategic recruitment initiatives that aligned with growth goals.
Oversaw recruitment operations across multiple divisions, consistently delivering high-impact talent in fast-paced, competitive markets.
Key Achievements:
Successfully transitioned from ProSearch to the Internal Talent, placing 14+ Executive/VP-level candidates in my tenure.
Consistently exceeded hiring metrics, averaging 3–4 hires per month and achieving 100%+ to goal year-over-year.
Delivered 16 Managing Partner placements within Executive Search and over 35 Contract/Direct Hire/Executive Recruiter hires across the U.S Annually.
Strategic Recruitment & Market Intelligence:
Led full-cycle executive recruiting—from talent sourcing and stakeholder engagement to negotiation and onboarding.
Provided market insights and strategic guidance to hiring leaders, aligning talent strategy with business objectives.
Early Careers & Internship Programs:
Started and led Early Careers and Internship hiring recent graduates within the staffing and recruitment sector.
Built scalable intern-to-hire programs and enhanced talent pipelines through proactive campus outreach strategies.