Megan Omalley

About Megan Omalley

Results-driven talent acquisition executive with 20+ years of experience transforming global recruitment operations at world-class organizations. Experience ranging from leading a team of 60 professionals across 40+ countries to building from a team of 2, At IRC I\'ve tripled hiring volume and pioneered innovative talent solutions and then scaled the function back down when the organization contracted. Previously held leadership roles at McKinsey & Company, where I managed complex recruitment operations across multiple regions and implemented cutting-edge assessment methodologies.Expertise in- Building and scaling talent acquisition teams- Implementing digital transformation in recruitment- Developing predictive assessment processes- Leading crisis response recruitment - Reducing hiring errors while encouraging inclusive tools & processes- Managing executive level searches personallyPassionate about leveraging technology and data-driven approaches to revolutionize talent functions while ensuring inclusive, efficient, and exceptional stakeholder experiences. Proven track record of success in consulting, financial services, and humanitarian sectors.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

   ImageFIRST

   Apr 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Helping to support rapid growth and development of a fast-growing, PE-backed company. Building and leading the recruiting team while designing a TA function, including branding and candidate assessment tools, to support continued growth and will be sufficiently sophisticated and efficient to support ImageFirst into its future state.

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  BA, English Language and Literature, General

• DePaul University

  MA, Corporate and multicultural communication

Skills

• Diversity & Inclusion
• Recruiting
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Talent Management
• Diversity Recruitment
• College Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Onboarding