Lindsey Herman — Head of Talent
Lindsey Herman is a People Operations consultant and start-up advisor, bringing over 14 years of Human Resources experience with a proven track record of building and scaling high-impact talent functions. Her career spans a diverse range of industries and organizational sizes—from high-growth startups to global enterprises—including People leadership roles at Shake Shack, Cintas Corporation, and First Transit. Lindsey specializes in Talent Acquisition, Management, Engagement, and Optimization, with deep expertise in implementing and maximizing HR and Talent technologies such as ATS, HRIS, and various external job platforms. Her ability to align talent strategies with business goals has made her a trusted partner to executive teams navigating growth, transformation, and organizational change. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communications from Miami University and is passionate about helping companies unlock the full potential of their people through thoughtful, scalable, and data-driven talent solutions. Skills: Executive Talent Acquisition Leadership, Recruiting & Retention, Interviewing & Hiring, Process Development, Strategic Analysis, Employee Experience and Engagement, Market Intelligence and Business Insights, Talent Assessment, Talent Management & Development, Campus Recruitment, Early Career Talent Recruitment and Management Trainee Program oversight, DE&I Program and ERG Management, Networking & Community Engagement,Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development, ATS Design, Implementation, and Management, Workforce Planning, High Volume Recruitment, Employment Branding, Recruitment Marketing, Candidate Engagement & Experience, Social Media Branding/Advertising, Vendor Management/Relations, Budget Management, RPO management, and more. Disclaimer: While words of encouragement are often shared through my LinkedIn profile, please be aware that I am not a mental health professional or doctor. This information does not serve as medical or mental health advice. Any and all content consumed via my LinkedIn page and corresponding posts is done so voluntarily by users, with the explicit understanding that this is not medical or mental health advice.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources and Talent Acquisition expert with experience in both startups and large enterprises.
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Experience: 13 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Strategic Human Resources Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
- Leadership
Career Highlights
- Over 14 years of HR experience across diverse industries.
- Expert in aligning talent strategies with business goals.
- Proven track record in building high-impact talent functions.
Work Experience
Lindsey Herman
HR, Talent and People Operations Consulting (2 yrs 8 mos)
OVME Aesthetics
Vice President Talent Acquisition (1 yr 2 mos)
Ideal Image
Senior Director Talent Acquisition (6 mos)
Shake Shack
Director Talent Acquisition (11 mos)
Cintas
Head of Talent Acquisition & Employment Solutions (1 yr 4 mos)
Director Employment Solutions (10 mos)
First Transit
Director Talent Acquisition (7 mos)
Manager Talent Acquisition (1 yr 1 mo)
Central Region Field Recruiter (1 yr 4 mos)
PUSH Marketing and Promotions / PUSH Models (Corporate)
Brand Marketing Consultant (1 yr)
AAA Ohio Auto Club
Human Resources Talent Specialist (2 yrs 7 mos)
Two Men and a Truck
HR Assistant Manager (1 yr 9 mos)
Miami University
Student Assistant (7 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Miami University