Candace Cox

About Candace Cox

I’m a senior talent acquisition professional with 15+ years of experience across corporate and agency environments, specializing in strategic hiring, candidate engagement, and employer brand advocacy. I believe recruitment is more than filling roles—it\'s about building partnerships, understanding people, and creating long-term value for organizations.Throughout my career, I’ve developed a reputation for simplifying the hiring process, elevating candidate experience, and influencing key hiring decisions through data, intuition, and relationship-building. My expertise spans full-cycle recruitment, pipeline strategy, equity and diverse hiring initiatives, and talent market insights across industries such as construction, architecture, engineering, and specialty chemicals.I’m passionate about coaching hiring managers, championing culture fit, and helping individuals showcase their talents in ways that align with company goals. Whether leading national hiring initiatives or closing hard-to-fill roles, I approach every search with empathy, urgency, and precision.Let’s connect if you’re interested in building strong teams, refining recruitment strategy, or partnering on talent solutions.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Partner

   PPG

   Mar 2026 — Present

   PPG is a global manufacturer of paints, coatings and materials that customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, PPG solves customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, PPG operates and innovates in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $14.8 billion in 2017. PPG serves customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.

Education

• Millikin University

  BA, Interdepartmental

  2000 — 2004