Stephen Meli

About Stephen Meli

With over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition and diversity, I am a passionate and strategic leader who drives global, matrixed, and hybrid recruitment initiatives at Honeywell. I oversee all aspects of recruitment, from early career to experienced and executive hires, DE & I programs, branding, and operational efficiency. I collaborate closely with senior leaders and hiring managers to understand talent needs and establish workforce planning strategies.As a former VP of Talent Digital Engagement and Talent Acquisition at RGP, I have a proven track record of leading digital transformation, creating a great user experience, and building a world-class talent acquisition function and team. I am known for collaborating in a matrixed environment, driving efficiencies, building cohesive teams, and promoting from within while having fun, working hard, and driving revenue.

Experience

1. Head of Talent Acquisition, North America and Europe

   Celestica

   Jun 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

Education

• Suffolk County Community College

  Associate of Science (AS), Business Management

  1988 — 1991

Skills

• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Tax
• Ifrs
• Internal Audit
• Technical Recruiting
• Financial Services
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Project Management
• Cold Calling
• Banking
• Risk Management
• College Recruiting
• Process Improvement
• Peoplesoft
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• IT Audit
• Networking
• Internet Recruiting
• Auditing
• Training
• Management
• Contract Recruitment
• Interviews
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Executive Search
• Cisa
• Accounting
• Temporary Placement
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Finance