Joseph Porter

About Joseph Porter

I’m a Talent and People strategist with over 10 years of progressive experience driving results across Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, and Diversity & Inclusion. My journey has taken me across industries, from fast-paced SaaS environments to boots-on-the-ground construction teams, always with the same mission: building workplaces where everyone can thrive.I’ve led high-impact hiring strategies, partnered with leaders to elevate the employee experience, and developed inclusive programs that turn values into measurable outcomes. Whether scaling tech startups or optimizing legacy orgs, I bring a people-first, data-informed approach to everything I do.

Experience

1. Connections & Engagement Manager

   Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

   May 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   As the Connections & Engagement Manager I am responsible for elevating the employee experience across our footprint. I work cross functionally with multiple teams including Human Resources, Learning and Development, and our Executive team to bring programs and events to life that aid in increasing engagement and retention of our employee base. With a people first and date centered approach, I develop strategies to build community and increase opportunities for everyone at Brasfield & Gorrie.

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Skills

• Leadership
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Teamwork
• Internet Recruiting
• Microsoft Word
• Public Speaking
• Sourcing
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Technical Recruiting
• Interviews
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Staffing Services
• Microsoft Excel
• Human Resources
• Training
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Recruiting
• Management
• Contract Recruitment
• Temporary Placement