Jillian McSweegan

About Jillian McSweegan

I’m a Talent Acquisition leader with 7+ years of full-cycle and strategic recruiting experience across high-growth, global organizations. I specialize in building scalable hiring processes, leading and developing recruiting teams, and partnering with senior and executive leadership to align talent strategy to business goals.I’ve hired across corporate, technical, and leadership roles, supporting orgs through growth, restructuring, and transformation. My approach is data-informed, relationship-driven, and grounded in structured hiring practices that support consistency, equity, and strong candidate experience.I thrive in environments where talent strategy and business strategy are tightly connected - and where I can help teams hire smarter, move faster, and grow with intention.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Manager

   Better

   May 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   As Talent Acquisition Manager at Better, I report directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and lead a team of recruiters while remaining a hands-on partner across all US corporate functions. I collaborate closely with the CAO, CEO, FP & A, and other senior leaders to align business goals with long-term talent strategies and workforce planning. My role focuses on building scalable recruiting processes, coaching leaders on effective hiring and interviewing practices, and ensuring a strong, consistent candidate experience.In addition to overseeing senior and executive-level searches and managing confidential talent discussions, I’ve led initiatives to enhance recruiting operations, technology, and employer branding. This includes launching Better’s first LinkedIn Life Page and developing a cohesive employer brand strategy to increase engagement and attract top talent. I also incorporate AI and SaaS-based tools into day-to-day recruiting operations to drive efficiency, improve data accuracy, and enable more strategic, insights-driven hiring decisions.

Education

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Event Management
• Excel
• Peoplesoft
• Word
• Blogging
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Social Media
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Taleo
• Public Speaking
• Residence Life
• Microsoft Office