Meryl (Calaquian) MacLean — Recruiter
Over the last 8+ years, I’ve grown into recruiting through a mix of sourcing and full cycle work, hiring across software engineering and beyond. I’ve supported roles at every level, from interns and experienced ICs to managers, directors, and executives. In another life, I even tried my hand at all things People Operations at a bootstrapped, Gov-tech startup company. These days I’m at Mercury, where I get to partner with incredibly talented engineers and hiring managers to build thoughtful, scalable teams in fintech. Sometimes I’m a - Career Coach - Sounding board - Or just someone cheering from the sidelines Recruiting at its best is about connection, and that’s the part that’s always felt like home to me. Beyond recruiting, I care deeply about the culture I help shape. I’ve been described as a "culture carrier" as someone who brings humor to hard moments, lifts the team up, and isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions when it matters. I lead with radical candor and give feedback from a place of care because I truly believe that’s how people and teams grow. If you ever want to chat about hiring, sourcing strategy, or what it’s like building teams across big tech or early stage startups, let's connect. I love growing my network!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech recruiting expert with a strong focus on technical talent acquisition.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Experience: 14 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Technical Recruiting
- Strategic Sourcing
- Human Resources (hr)
- University Recruitment
- High Volume Staffing
Career Highlights
- Over 8 years of recruiting experience
- Expert in building scalable teams in fintech
- Proven track record of exceeding recruiting goals
Work Experience
Mercury
Senior Technical Sourcer, Engineering (2 yrs 3 mos)
Rise8
Talent & People Operations Lead (9 mos)
Rebellion Defense
Senior Sourcer, Business & Engineering (4 mos)
Meta
Technical Sourcer II, Software Engineering (6 mos)
Technical Sourcer, Software Engineering (2 yrs 4 mos)
Northrop Grumman
Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Software Engineering (1 yr 2 mos)
Aerotek
Recruiter, Environmental & Engineering (1 yr 3 mos)
Zipcar
Events & Marketing Intern (4 mos)
Course Hero
Business Development Intern (4 mos)
WayUp
Campus Ambassador (4 mos)
Gap Inc.
Sales Associate (10 mos)
Equinox
Membership Advisor (5 mos)
Front Desk, Shop, Kids Club (6 yrs 1 mo)
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at University of California, Davis
Associate of Arts (A.A.) at El Camino College
