Gina Thompson

Gina Thompson is the Talent Acquisition Lead at Human Interest, a company focused on making 401(k) retirement plans accessible to small and medium-sized businesses. She has been in this role since July 2021 and is based in the Greater Chicago Area. Under her leadership, Human Interest has expanded its workforce significantly, growing from approximately 500 to over 800 employees in just two years by streamlining its hiring processes.12

Professional Background

Gina has extensive experience in recruitment, having held various positions in talent acquisition prior to her current role. Her career includes:

• Senior Recruiter at Proliant (March 2021 - July 2021)
• Senior Executive Recruiter at Concero (March 2020 - March 2021)
• Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Paylocity (September 2013 - March 2020)
• Corporate Recruiter roles at Nation Pizza and Foods and Camping World.3

Education

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Arizona State University, attending from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background, combined with her extensive professional experience, has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead talent acquisition efforts effectively.3

Contributions and Insights

In her role, Gina emphasizes a consultative approach to recruiting, focusing on collaboration with hiring managers and creating structured processes to enhance the candidate experience. She advocates for clear communication and alignment among stakeholders to improve the efficiency of hiring decisions.12

Gina is recognized not only for her recruiting expertise but also for her mentorship and leadership qualities within the Human Interest team.3