Karen Hughes

Karen Hughes is a dynamic recruitment professional known for her exceptional team leadership and innovative approach to solving staffing challenges.

She has a proven track record in high-volume recruiting and passive candidate sourcing, consistently exceeding hiring targets.

Ranked as the #1 national recruiter at Guaranteed Rate from 2012 to 2015, Karen achieved remarkable success in placing mid and senior-level positions across various disciplines nationwide.

Her expertise spans HRIS, full life cycle recruitment, corporate recruiting, and developing effective recruiting strategies.

With a background in psychology from Indiana University Northwest and Purdue University, Karen has honed her skills in talent acquisition, employee relations, onboarding, and policy development.

Her extensive professional journey includes roles such as National Operations Recruiting Manager, Global Talent Attraction Manager at McDonald's, and Corporate Recruiter at Guaranteed Rate.

Karen's diverse experience encompasses positions in healthcare administration, marketing coordination, and youth development.

She brings a breadth of knowledge in job offers, applicant tracking systems, employee referral programs, sourcing, and college recruiting, making her a versatile recruitment specialist.

Driven by a passion for surpassing expectations, Karen welcomes challenges and consistently delivers exceptional results.