Celeste Talley

About Celeste Talley

I’m a strategic and results-driven professional with a strong background in optimizing operations, enhancing HR operations & onboarding experiences, and leading full-cycle talent acquisition—particularly within federal and DoD environments. I specialize in streamlining processes through technology, including building centralized SharePoint resource centers, improving ServiceNow workflows, and modernizing onboarding to boost employee engagement and reduce administrative overhead. I thrive in cross-functional environments, aligning operational initiatives with broader business goals while ensuring compliance with federal regulations like FAR, DFARS, and EEO guidelines. I possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance.Key highlights include:Hands-on experience in compliance management, proposal development, and operational support for DoD and Federal Government contracts.A strong commitment to process optimization and reducing inefficiencies, with a history of delivering measurable results.Leadership in HR system and process enhancements, including the creation of centralized HR Resource Centers.Extensive experience as a Senior Technical Recruiter and Federal Recruiter, specializing in military, veteran, and military spouse recruitment.Educationally, I have a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Project Management and am Shipley Certified in Proposal Management. I am an active member in the Women in Defense (WID) Tennessee Valley Chapter as well as the National Contract Management Agency (NCMA).I am a professional adept at driving operational excellence in a fast-paced government contracting environment, with a clear focus on compliance, processes, and business development.

Experience

1. People & Culture Operations & Talent Partner

   Oneida Innovations Group

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Project Management

  2018 — 2022

• Troy University

  Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Intelligence Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Dod
• National Security
• Human Resources
• Security Clearance
• Program Management
• Intelligence
• Policy
• Military Experience
• Earned Value Management
• Operational Planning
• Military
• Military Operations
• Government
• Project Management
• Army
• Accounting
• Project Planning
• Leadership
• Training
• Analysis
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Proposal Writing
• Operations Management
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations