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Mike Joyner
Founding Partner at Growth by Design Talent
Mike Joyner is a Founding Partner at Growth by Design Talent, a recruiting strategy and services firm based in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina. He has extensive experience in recruiting and people operations, having held leadership roles at major technology companies including Apple, Facebook, and Pinterest. His career spans over two decades, during which he has been instrumental in scaling teams and enhancing operational processes during pivotal growth stages for these organizations.
Professional Background
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Current Role: Partner at Growth by Design Talent (September 2019 - Present)
- Focuses on building inclusive teams and sustainable recruiting cultures while providing leadership training and development.
- Works with various high-profile clients, including DoorDash, Pinterest, and the New York Times, to improve their recruiting processes and fill critical leadership roles.
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Previous Experience:
- Pinterest: Held various roles from Executive Recruiting to Director of People Operations, contributing to the company's growth from 150 to over 2,000 employees.
- Facebook: Served as the first recruiting operations hire, building out the recruiting function pre-IPO.
- Apple: Played a key role in global retail expansion efforts.
Education
Mike Joyner graduated from North Carolina State University, where he developed foundational skills that have supported his career in talent acquisition and people operations.
Skills and Expertise
Mike's expertise includes:
- Executive search and market mapping
- People analytics
- Recruiting strategy development
- Building operational frameworks for scaling teams
His work is characterized by a commitment to quality hiring practices that align with organizational growth objectives. Mike is also involved as an advisor to various startups, leveraging his extensive background in talent strategy to guide new ventures.1234
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