Emily Pilon

Chief Consulting Officer Talent Strategy & Recruitment Expert @Scaleblaze

CA

Hiring Strategies is a boutique consultancy that delivers executive-level recruitment strategy, retention systems, and team optimization for high-growth startups and mid-market firms across engineering, tech, healthcare, construction, and professional services.Founded and scaled the firm as a trusted advisor to CEOs and senior leaders, leading enterprise-wide hiring initiatives and workforce transformations for 30+ clients. Directed business strategy, talent delivery, financial oversight, and service innovation—while building and mentoring a high-performing team of up to 8 consultants.Architected the Hiring Audit, a strategic diagnostic that exposes operational blind spots in hiring, retention, and team structure—delivering executive-ready action plans that unlock performance and growth.Reduced average time-to-hire by 45% and extended retention benchmarks by 6+ months by implementing scalable systems, elevating hiring manager capability, and embedding onboarding excellence.Consistently engaged at the executive level to solve systemic people challenges, align talent strategy with business goals, and drive long-term organizational impact.

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC

Business Administration Diploma

Nipissing University

BSc