Alexa Lane
Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Placements.io (ex-Yelp, Optimizely and Pendo)Talent100 2024 + 2025 Awardee | | Career Matchmaker + Mom | Shaping the future of work
- Role
- Head of Recruitment at Placements Ai
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alexa Lane
I truly love what I do. There’s nothing more fulfilling than helping someone land their dream job, and knowing the right hire can transform a business.I\'m passionate about recruiting operations, coaching, mentoring, networking, and building inclusive teams where people can thrive. I bring over a decade of recruiting experience across SaaS companies of all sizes, with a focus on clarity, empathy, and impact. I care deeply about the candidate experience and believe the best hiring happens when people feel heard, supported, and challenged.Currently, I lead global recruiting at Placements.io, where we’re transforming how digital media companies manage their advertising operations. Our platform streamlines the end-to-end process of buying and selling digital ads, equipping both buyers and sellers with the tools they need to manage multi-platform ad sales and operations. In a fragmented ad tech landscape, Placements.io stands out by creating a unified ecosystem that enables scalable, sustainable growth.We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best places to work in New York City, Denver, and Seattle—an acknowledgment of our strong culture, values, and commitment to our people.Founded in 2014, Placements.io is based in Seattle, with offices in New York City, Denver, London, Taiwan, and Singapore.Always happy to connect with other recruiting leaders, operators, and anyone exploring new roles or career paths.
Experience
Head of Recruitment
May 2023 — Present · NY, US
I lead global recruiting efforts for Placements.io, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that empowers companies to manage and scale their digital advertising operations. Our platform simplifies the entire process of buying and selling digital ads for both buyers and sellers. In an increasingly fragmented ad tech landscape, Placements.io creates a connected ecosystem that enables companies to grow rapidly and profitably.Founded in 2014, Placements.io orginated in Seattle, with offices in New York City, Denver, London, Taiwan and Singapore!Interested in joining? We are hiring! https://placements.io/careers/
Education
Cornell University Graduate School
Master's degree, Human Resources Management and Services
2018 — 2018
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, English and Journalism
2004 — 2008
Skills
- Technical Recruiting
- Saas
- Writing
- Social Networking
- Sourcing
- Cold Calling
- Hiring
- Online Advertising
- Crm
- Powerpoint
- IT Recruitment
- Digital Media
- Spanish
- Reliability
- Enterprise Software
- Contract Recruitment
- Exceptional Listener
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media
- Recruiting
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