Michael Saltzman

Co-Founder

San Francisco, California, United States27 yrs 1 mo experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years in talent acquisition leadership.
Expert in building scalable recruiting functions.
Strong focus on data-driven talent operations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in SaaS and data-driven recruitment strategies.

Contact

msaltzman@nvidia.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionData AnalyticsTalent Operations

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsAnalyticsApplicant Tracking SystemsBehavioral AssessmentBusiness Process ImprovementCRMCRM softwareChange ManagementContract NegotiationContract RecruitmentCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)DDIEmployee Referral ProgramsExecutive SearchHRIS

About

With over 20 years in talent acquisition, I’m a strategic, data-driven leader passionate about building world-class recruiting functions that scale. I bring a Six Sigma mindset to talent operations—leveraging analytics, process optimization, and innovative thinking to drive measurable impact. I’ve built high-performing talent operations teams and functions from the ground up, creating scalable infrastructure that supports every stage of the talent lifecycle. My expertise spans talent analytics, employer branding, sourcing tools and technology, assessment platforms, ATS optimization, immigration and mobility, candidate experience, DEI initiatives, contingent workforce programs, background check processes, university/intern recruiting, capacity planning, and budget management.

Experience

27 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

3 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Nvidia

HR AI Enablement

Sep 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Santa Clara County, CA · Remote

Support HR/Recruiting AI governance and compliance; launched and scaled AI pilots.

Aurora

Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition Operations

Apr 2022 – May 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

Managing a team of 10 supporting diverse functions such as technology, operations, intern program, coordinators, compliance, reporting, programs, strategy and processes for a global talent function requires a strategic and organized approach.

Data AnalyticsAnalytical SkillsTalent Acquisition

Interview sherpa

Co-Founder

Apr 2018 – May 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · San Francisco Bay Area

Our mission is to make it easy for companies to create a structured interview which will reduce implicit bias and result in better hires. We are offering a free trial so you can try the tool and see the value for yourself. Pls contact me at mike@interviewsherpa.io for a demo.
While integrating with your Applicant Tracking System, the Interview Sherpa software helps the hiring manager to select interview questions from a customized question library, sends questions to the interview panel in an easy to complete format and automatically consolidates the feedback.
http://www.interviewsherpa.io

Splunk

Director, Global Talent Acquisition Programs

May 2014 – Mar 2022 · 7 yrs 10 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Manage a team of 40 supporting the technology, operations, compliance, mobility reporting, programs and processes for the global talent function
Built the talent operations function to support 6,000+ hires.
Splunk is the leading platform for Operational Intelligence. Where you see servers and devices, apps and logs, traffic and clouds; we see data… everywhere.
Splunk enables the curious to look closely at what others ignore: machine data, and find what others may never see: insights that can make your company more productive, profitable, secure and competitive.
What can Splunk do for you? Just Ask.

Data AnalyticsAnalytical SkillsTalent Acquisition

Yahoo!

2 roles

Director of Talent Operations

Promoted

Mar 2013 – May 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Sunnyvale, CA

Data AnalyticsTalent Operations

Sr. Talent Acquisition Programs Manager

Aug 2007 – Mar 2013 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Sunnyvale, CA

Redwood recruiting solutions

Managing Director

Apr 2007 – Sep 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos

The mission of RRS is to help organizations improve their capabilities in the following areas:
►Recruiting Technology/Applicant Tracking Systems
►Recruiting Process Design and Training
►Contract Recruiting, Retained and Contingent Searches

Freddie mac

Recruiting Manager

Jun 2000 – Apr 2007 · 6 yrs 10 mos

►Created and managed system, strategy and search solutions for Talent Acquisition department
►Received multiple achievement awards for work on HR systems and process improvements
►Attended Six Sigma Greenbelt training at Motorola University

Federal reserve bank of chicago

Senior Technical Recruiter

Aug 1999 – Jun 2000 · 10 mos

►Screened, sourced and interviewed technical candidates.
►Researched and implemented new web-based recruiting system, Hire.com that fully automated the front end of the recruiting process.
►Conducted training for recruiters and managers.
►Received Business Unit Cash Award for work on Hire.com project.
►Administered behavioral interviews (DDI Targeted Selection)
►Developed web-recruiting strategy, which includes using posting sites, Meta searches, AIRS recruiting techniques, resume mining, and virtual job fairs.

Accenture

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Mar 1998 – Aug 1999 · 1 yr 5 mos

►Supported 5 separate Andersen Consulting locations via recruiting for Java, C, C++, Smalltalk, Visual Basic, UNIX, COBOL, Technical Support, NT Admin, SQL Admin, Application development, and Server Support.
►Screened, interviewed and sourced technical candidates.
►Negotiated contracts with search and staffing agencies.
►Conducted training and recruiting presentations.
►Administered behavioral interviews for executive and below manager candidates.