Jeff Arnold

Head of Talent

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States36 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in transformative talent acquisition strategies.
Recognized thought leader in recruiting innovation.
Strong background in executive search and faculty hiring.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition leader with expertise in strategic human resources and organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStrategic ThinkingBusiness Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSales ManagementOperations Management

Other Skills

P&L ManagementTeam LeadershipNetworkingTrainingProject PlanningInterviewingApplicant Tracking SystemsTalent ManagementHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)LeadershipCompetitive AnalysisTeam BuildingRecruitingStrategic PlanningInventory Management

About

Strategic and future-focused Talent Acquisition leader with a passion for building high-performing teams, driving innovation, and shaping inclusive workplaces. As Director of Talent Acquisition at Western Governors University, I lead transformative hiring strategies that align with workforce evolution, technology integration, and mission-driven impact. I specialize in executive search, faculty and academic hiring, co-location strategy, and internal mobility, with a track record of scaling hiring operations across disciplines and geographies. Whether partnering with senior leadership on organizational design or coaching teams through ambiguity, I bring a mindset rooted in critical thinking, adaptability, and results. Recognized as a thought leader in the TA space, I’ve been invited to speak at ASU+GSV, Quartz Network, and GDS on topics such as recruiting innovation, AI in hiring, and the future of work. Certifications in AI and DEI (USF, SHRM) complement my Master’s in Human Resources and ground my work in both strategy and humanity. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about building what’s next in talent.

Experience

36 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

8 yrs 8 mos

Current Experience

Western governors university

Director Talent Acquisition

Oct 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

P&L ManagementTeam LeadershipNetworkingStrategic ThinkingTrainingProject Planning+6

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Vice President

Aug 2015 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs

Strategic ThinkingInterviewingApplicant Tracking SystemsHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Talent Acquisition

Corporate alliance

President Corporate Alliance of Northern Utah

Mar 2011 – Aug 2015 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Corporate Alliance® is a membership-based organization that helps people create and manage successful business relationships. Whether you’re a business owner, corporate executive or other type of business leader, our relationship building products and services can dramatically improve your business success. Corporate Alliance has developed world-class training, software, and events that work together to significantly improve the quality and speed of the relationship building process. The results achieved by organizations that fully engage in the Corporate Alliance solution are often staggering.

Strategic ThinkingInterviewingBusiness Relationship Management

Barrett business services

Director of Business Development

Jul 2008 – Mar 2011 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Creating and developing strategic sales options within the Human Resource consulting arena. Offer employment solutions from PEO, Payroll, Insurance, Recrutiment and Outsourcing opportunites.

Strategic ThinkingInterviewingApplicant Tracking SystemsHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Business Development

Intermountain staffing

Vice President of Sales

Jan 2002 – Jul 2008 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Responsible for the sales force of a regional staffing leader. Train, develop and mentor regional managers and branch managers. Ensure execution of company directives. Surpass sales quotas and growth expecations. Manage branch operations of multiple office / state locations. Develop strategic sales plans and P & L responsibility. Mentor, train and develop talent within the organization

Strategic ThinkingInterviewingApplicant Tracking SystemsHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Sales Management

Skill staff

Branch Manager

Jul 2001 – Dec 2001 · 5 mos

Branch manager for Construction Staffing. Developed revenue streams and advanced client relationships. Responsible for territory development and management. Developed strategic plans and executed company directives. P & L responsibility. Training and coaching team of sales and operation staff.

Strategic ThinkingInterviewingSales Management

Fred meyer

Food Manager

May 1989 – Jul 2001 · 12 yrs 2 mos

Responsible for the day today operation of the food department. Had 11 direct report managers. Managed P & L, inventory, shrink of department. Regional Trainer for Management Training Program. Full HR responsibility for multiple food departments.

Strategic ThinkingInterviewingOperations Management