Elyse Murphy

CEO

Los Angeles, California, United States13 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 15+ years in talent acquisition leadership roles.
  • Expert in executive search for high-stakes environments.
  • Transformative approach to data-driven talent acquisition.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in Talent Acquisition within the Private Equity and Advisory sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchStrategic SourcingTalent AcquisitionStrategic PlanningRecruitingDiversity And InclusionPerformance ManagementCampus Recruiting

Other Skills

Research SkillsProject PlanningReporting & AnalysisBudget ManagementBusiness StrategyHuman Resources (HR)SourcingTalent PipeliningCollege RecruitingProject ManagementTechnical RecruitingTeam ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementEmployer BrandingOnboarding

About

Talent leader with 15+ years of experience building and scaling recruiting functions across private equity, advisory, and high-growth environments. I’ve led executive hiring through both rapid growth and critical inflection points, bringing a disciplined, high-bar approach to leadership hiring across finance, GTM, and operational roles. My work is grounded in aligning talent strategy to business outcomes, particularly in environments where every hire has outsized impact. Known for operating as a true business partner, I bring a headhunter mindset, strong market perspective, and a consistent focus on quality over volume. I’m currently partnering with BCT to support executive search across private equity, restructuring, and turnaround mandates. My focus is on CFO and senior leadership hiring in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments, working closely with investors and operators to define roles, calibrate talent, and drive successful outcomes. I’m also open to full-time leadership opportunities where talent is viewed as a strategic driver of growth, transformation, and long-term value creation. I’m most energized by organizations that value thoughtful leadership, strong culture, and sustainable growth, and where talent acquisition is viewed as a strategic advantage rather than a reactive function. If those values are aligned, let's find time to network!

Experience

13 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Bct, inc.

Executive Search Director

Apr 2026Present · 2 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · Remote

  • At BCT, a specialized recruiting firm focused on restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement talent, I am advising on executive search strategy across private equity, restructuring, and turnaround mandates, supporting portfolio companies, investors, and advisory firms. I lead searches for senior finance and leadership roles, including CFOs, Heads of Finance, and VP-level operators, while partnering closely with investors and operating leaders to define role scope, calibrate talent, and navigate hiring in time-sensitive, high-stakes environments. Leveraging a deep network across investment banking, restructuring, and financial services, I deliver targeted, high-quality candidate pipelines and provide market insight on talent availability, compensation, and organizational design.
Executive SearchResearch SkillsStrategic SourcingProject Planning

Portage point partners

Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Director

Feb 2023Apr 2026 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

  • At Portage Point, I led Talent Acquisition for a PE-backed advisory firm, scaling the organization from 40 to 180 professionals and counting while transforming TA into a structured, data-driven, and proactive partner to the business. My scope spanned enterprise TA operations, executive and Managing Director hiring, workforce planning, budgeting and change management.
  • I partnered closely with senior leadership to support multi-year growth objectives, owning executive pipeline development, hiring strategy, and TA operating rigor. I built standardized processes, interviewer scorecards, dashboards, and SOPs to improve hiring quality, forecasting, and decision-making speed, while maintaining strong candidate experience and employer brand outcomes.
Reporting & AnalysisBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyHuman Resources (HR)Talent Acquisition

Riveron

Talent Acquisition Senior Manager

Jan 2022Feb 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Los Angeles, California, United States

  • At Riveron, I led hiring across four business segments, delivering talent at all career levels while partnering closely with business leaders on hiring strategy and interview design. I supported the revamp and implementation of structured interview frameworks to improve consistency and candidate evaluation.
  • I also launched and led the firm’s first campus recruiting program, establishing processes, partnerships, and pipelines that resulted in the successful hiring of interns and analysts. In parallel, I served as a performance advisor to junior TA team members and was actively involved in mentoring through the Women’s Leadership Group.
RecruitingSourcingTalent PipeliningCollege RecruitingProject ManagementTalent Acquisition

West monroe

Talent Acquisition Manager

Mar 2019Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • At West Monroe, I supported experienced and campus hiring across eight consulting practice areas for the Dallas office, partnering with practice leadership to meet evolving talent needs in a competitive market. My work balanced hands-on recruiting with broader TA initiatives focused on inclusion, process improvement, and team development.
  • In addition to recruiting, I contributed to the rollout of diversity recruiting initiatives, helped establish KPIs for a revamped shared services model, and served as a performance coach to recruiters and coordinators. I also supported campus hiring efforts and maintained strong university partnerships to build long-term pipelines.
Technical RecruitingDiversity and InclusionTeam ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementEmployer BrandingTalent Acquisition

Slalom consulting

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Manager

Promoted

Jul 2016Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • At Slalom, I owned full lifecycle experience hire recruiting for multiple consulting practices, supporting rapid growth while maintaining strong alignment with culture and values. I partnered closely with hiring managers to design sourcing strategies, manage candidate pipelines, and deliver consistent hiring outcomes across technical and leadership roles.
  • Beyond recruiting, I led Slalom’s Women’s Connect External Networking Committee and supported learning, development, onboarding, and performance management initiatives, giving me early exposure to the broader employee lifecycle and people operations work.
OnboardingPerformance ManagementTraining and Development (HR)Talent ManagementNegotiationTalent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Analyst

Jun 2014Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Sendero

Campus Recruiting Specialist

Jul 2012Jun 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • At Sendero, I managed the coordination and execution of campus recruiting for a boutique consulting firm experiencing rapid year-over-year growth. I built and maintained relationships with key universities, developed sourcing strategies, and led campus interview and selection processes.
  • I also designed and launched a formal internship program, managed the campus recruiting budget, and introduced structured interview components to improve candidate evaluation. Over time, my role expanded to include developing experienced hiring strategies in new markets and designing an employee referral program.
Social Media MarketingCollege RecruitingInternal and External CommunicationsNew Hire OrientationsBrand AwarenessCampus Recruiting+1

Northwestern mutual

Campus Recruiter

Nov 2011May 2012 · 6 mos · Dallas, Texas, United States · On-site

  • At Northwestern Mutual, I supported campus recruiting efforts for the Dallas office as a full-time contractor during my senior year of college. In this role, I managed the candidate selection process for prospective interns and entry-level hires, from early identification through offer, while partnering closely with campus stakeholders to build awareness of Northwestern Mutual’s brand and internship program. This experience laid the foundation for my career in Talent Acquisition and early exposure to full-cycle recruiting and relationship-based hiring.
Graduate RecruitmentApplicant Tracking SystemsProgram ManagementCold CallingBudgetingCampus Recruiting+1

Education

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Science

Jan 2008Jan 2012

Corona del Mar High School

Jan 2004Jan 2008

Danish Institute of Study Abroad

Communication and Media

Jan 2011Present

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