Katie Omeara

About Katie Omeara

I’m a Global Talent Acquisition Lead with a proven record of building high-performing teams, scaling recruiting operations, and helping organizations grow through people.What sets me apart is my ability to thrive in ambiguity; restructuring fractured teams, stabilizing functions, and creating clarity in complex environments. I’m known for empathetic leadership and for creating safe, high-performance cultures where recruiters and stakeholders succeed together. “You have an unerring sense of what’s good in people and right in an organization, and a precise nature in driving toward a clear result.” – VP Executive RecruitingI bring empathy and structure together to create recruiting systems that feel human, fair, and built to last.If your organization is navigating change or growth, I’m always interested in connecting to share ideas on building clarity, stability, and momentum for what’s next.

Experience

1. Firmwide Talent Acquisition Lead

   Kirkland & Ellis

   Jan 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• DePaul University

  PHR, Professional in Human Resources Certification Program

• iPEC Coaching

  CPC, ELI-MP

• Northern Illinois University

  Communications: Radio, TV & Film

• Columbia College Chicago

  BA, Communications, Film

Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Recruiting
• Integrated Marketing
• Human Resources
• Talent Management
• Advertising
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Creative Strategy
• Interactive Advertising
• Sourcing
• Interactive Marketing
• Creative Direction
• Resource Management
• Organizational Development
• Brand Development
• Account Management
• Strategy
• Workforce Planning
• Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Corporate Branding
• Change Management
• Digital Media
• Leadership
• Employer Branding
• Temporary Placement
• Screening
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Social Networking
• Onboarding
• Project Planning
• Budgets
• Negotiation
• Hris
• Internet Recruiting
• Employee Engagement
• Interviews
• Mentoring
• Executive Search