Mike Grund

Mike Grund is a skilled and experienced Talent Acquisition professional with over 20 years of expertise in developing innovative talent acquisition strategies and enhancing corporate recruiting programs. His career is marked by outstanding performance and proven results in employee recruitment, retention, mentoring, benefits administration, HR compliance, and team building. Mike has a successful track record of identifying emerging talent acquisition needs and recruiting diverse, creative, and motivated candidates, showcasing exceptional negotiation skills and leadership in sourcing strategies.

His proficiency extends to areas such as outsourcing, process re-engineering, and implementation of recruiting software solutions. Mike is well-versed in a range of applicant tracking systems, including Silkroad, SAP, BrassRing, CATS, Kenexa, PCRecruiter, and iCIMS. Additionally, he has deep experience in utilizing social and business networking tools and employing sophisticated search strategies like AIRS-based and Boolean logic-based methodologies.

Mike Grund pursued a BS in Accountancy at Northern Illinois University, enriching his professional foundation with a strong educational background. He has held significant roles in various reputable organizations, including Principal Talent Advisor in Cyber Security at Rockwell Automation, Senior Technical Recruiter at Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., Senior Recruiter at Northwestern Mutual, Talent Acquisition expert at The Forage Group, Talent Acquisition Manager at Weber-Stephen Products LLC, and many other key positions in well-known companies across industries.

Throughout his career, Mike has demonstrated excellence in talent acquisition, HR management, and recruiting operations, contributing effectively to the success of multiple staffing projects. His expertise in strategic sourcing, team leadership, and the implementation of cutting-edge recruitment technologies makes him a valuable asset in the field of Talent Acquisition.