Ben A.

About Ben A.

Strategic Senior Manager with a proven track record of transforming recruiting programs and exceeding operational targets at high-growth companies like GFiber, Meta, Google. Expertise in building and scaling high-performing teams, optimizing workflows, and implementing data-driven strategies to achieve significant business outcomes. Successfully led the creation and implementation of scalable hiring solutions, improving candidate experience and reducing time-to-fill by 77%(from 54 to 12). Consistently identified and implemented process enhancements, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings of 32%($2MM). Passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to drive innovation and deliver exceptional results in a challenging and rewarding environment.The views and opinions expressed here are solely my own and do not represent the views of my employer or any other organization with which I am affiliated.Personality Assessment : ENTJ (16 personalities), 5 (Enneagram)

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Scaled Analytics and Innovation

   Adobe

   Jan 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   As a Senior Manager for Scaled Analytics & Innovation within Adobe’s Global Talent Acquisition Operations team, I architect data‑driven, AI‑enabled hiring systems that advance how Adobe attracts, evaluates, and hires world‑class talent. I lead a global analytics team focused on building predictive, actionable insights that inform workforce planning, hiring strategy, and executive decision‑making.I serve as Adobe’s TA lead for AI integration in hiring—partnering with Global TA, Employee Experience, Legal, People Analytics, Finance, and Tech to ensure AI is deployed ethically, compliantly, and at scale. My work spans reimagining engineering hiring, designing next‑generation selection processes, and piloting AI‑aided assessments that strengthen fairness, quality, and speed.I’m passionate about transforming complex data into clear narratives that guide senior leaders. I drive enterprise‑wide improvements in data governance, dashboard reliability, and organizational capability in people analytics and storytelling. I also lead market sensing efforts that connect internal hiring demand with external shifts in talent, skills, and competitive dynamics.With 10+ years across people analytics, talent strategy, and workforce planning, I thrive at the intersection of analytics, innovation, and inclusive hiring. I bring a systems mindset, cross‑functional leadership experience, and a commitment to building scalable, forward‑looking TA capabilities.If you\'re interested in AI for hiring, predictive talent analytics, or building modern TA systems, let’s connect.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  M.B.A., Accounting

  2003 — 2005

• Western Washington University

  B.A., English

  2000 — 2002

• Western Washington University

  Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Engagement
• Time Management
• Succession Planning
• Benefits Administration
• Coaching
• Data Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Communication
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Customer Service
• Training
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Business Process Improvement
• Deferred Compensation
• Screening Resumes
• Management
• Team Building
• Onboarding
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Sphr
• Presentation Skills
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Talent Management
• Operations Management
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Performance Management
• Teamwork