Karen Donovan

Karen Donovan is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Perficient, based in St. Petersburg, Florida.1 Here are some key details about her professional background:

Experience

Karen has over 19 years of experience in recruiting, primarily focusing on IT, HR, operations, and supply chain roles.1 Her career highlights include:

• Currently working as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Perficient since January 20221
• Previously worked as a Senior Recruiter for Big 6 Search International and Rita Technology Services1
• Served as a Recruiting Manager at Taylor White, handling full-lifecycle recruiting for various roles and industries1

Background

Karen transitioned into recruiting in 2002 from a career in top-tier consulting, where she specialized in HR, Compensation & Benefits.1 Her expertise includes:

• HR strategy
• Compliance with IRS, DOL, and state/federal regulations
• Compensation and benefits
• Retirement plans and defined contribution plan design
• Vendor analysis and executive compensation

Education

• Master's Degree in Finance from Bentley College - Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business
• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University

Skills and Achievements

• Awarded preferred recruiting vendor status by Accenture, a major client for many years1
• Experienced in using various recruiting tools and technologies, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter1
• Proficient in technical skills such as MS Office suite and online research tools1

Karen is known for being responsive and dedicated to finding the perfect match for unique job opportunities in the Accounting, Finance, Project Management, and Technology sectors.1