Greg Holmes, MA

Co-Founder

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States15 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in global talent acquisition strategies.
Proven record of reducing time-to-fill by over 30%.
Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in strategic hiring and organizational effectiveness.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Talent AcquisitionTalent Strategy & SystemsTalent ManagementTalent Acquisition

Other Skills

Team LeadershipData & Process OptimizationInclusive HiringTalent PipeliningContract RecruitmentCorporate RecruitingProcess ImprovementStrategic PartnershipsCross-functional Team LeadershipRelationship BuildingInterviewingPerformance MetricsExecutive SearchNiche Talent AcquisitionKey Performance Indicators

About

I have a proven record in identifying, engaging, and qualifying talent across diverse business functions. My extensive experience working with C-Suite executives and senior leaders enables me to seamlessly align recruitment strategies with organizational goals. I specialize in managing global searches, focusing on enhancing team effectiveness and performance through strategic talent pipelines and data-driven insights. I am adept at developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies and tools that streamline processes and boost efficiency. My commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace drives me to address biases in the recruitment process actively and use intelligence mapping, geo-analytics, and referral programs to build robust and varied talent pools. With exceptional client and stakeholder management skills, I excel at cultivating strong relationships with hiring teams and recruitment partners. I am effective in influencing decision-making and providing high-touch candidate experiences, maintaining near 100% candidate satisfaction throughout the process.

Experience

15 yrs

Total Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Museum of ice cream

Senior Manager Global Talent Acquisition

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · Remote

I lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, overseeing a team of recruiters and driving departmental performance against business goals. I build scalable, efficient hiring systems aligned to growth, while ensuring team output, individual performance, and hiring outcomes directly support organizational priorities. Through competency-based hiring, innovative sourcing, and strong cross-functional partnerships, I develop high-performing, culture-aligned teams.
Team Leadership & Accountability: Lead and develop a team of recruiters, owning departmental output, individual performance, and alignment to business hiring goals.
Full-Cycle Recruiting & Growth: Oversee hiring across Museum of Ice Cream and its parent company Figure8, supporting rapid expansion.
Talent Strategy & Systems: Own and optimize the recruiting tech stack, leveraging data and ATS improvements to increase hiring effectiveness.
Candidate Experience & Employer Brand: Design and deliver a differentiated candidate journey, from careers pages through onboarding.
Hiring Partnerships & Enablement: Partner with leadership, hiring managers, and external stakeholders to strengthen hiring capability and outcomes.
Data & Process Optimization: Use recruiting metrics to continuously refine strategy, improve efficiency, and align with business goals.
Inclusive Hiring: Champion equitable hiring practices to build diverse, high-performing teams.
Operational Excellence: Streamline recruiting processes through innovative solutions, increasing speed and quality of hire.
Impact: Reduced time-to-fill by 34% within 9 months through improved hiring manager partnerships and targeted recruitment strategies.

Talent AcquisitionTeam LeadershipData & Process OptimizationInclusive HiringGlobal Talent AcquisitionTalent Strategy & Systems

Troophr

Member

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

TroopHR is a national HR network created to empower People professionals to drive change and maximize their impact as leaders. At Troop, People leaders connect with their peers, engage with industry thought leaders, and learn from master practitioners across the business community.

Nightbirde consulting

Founder / Consultant

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Remote

I collaborated with business owners and local firm leaders to craft tailored organizational designs and address specific talent acquisition needs. I delivered strategic guidance on talent management and development to identify and cultivate future leaders, and provided expert recommendations to optimize talent pipelines and leadership initiatives.
Formulated and executed talent acquisition strategies, management frameworks, and evaluation processes to maximize overall organizational effectiveness.
Played a key role in shaping talent strategies that drive long-term success and organizational growth.

Talent PipeliningContract RecruitmentCorporate RecruitingProcess ImprovementTalent Management

Keystone search

Recruitment Program Manager

Apr 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

As Recruitment Program Manager, I partnered closely with hiring managers to deeply understand business needs, tailoring recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals. By establishing and tracking KPIs including candidate passthrough rate, time-to-fill, and diversity representation, I continuously refine our approach for optimal outcomes.
I successfully developed strategies that reduced time-to-hire for executive roles by 33%, directly enhancing our organizational agility. My commitment to building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline ensures we’re always prepared to meet evolving business demands.

Performance MetricsProcess ImprovementExecutive SearchTeam LeadershipTalent Acquisition

Creative circle

2 roles

Corporate Trainer

Mar 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Minneapolis, MN

I trained newly-hired employees on Creative Circle operational best practices, methodologies and how-tos, with a goal to empower them to be among the best and brightest in our business.

Senior Recruiter

Feb 2015 – Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Minneapolis, MN

Consulted with clients on sourcing strategy and additional search strategies as necessary to ensure a strong candidate pool
Coached and mentored other recruiters on a national basis regarding company best practices, as well as all phases of the recruiting process via role-plays