Melissa Rogers

About Melissa Rogers

I’m a global Talent Acquisition leader with 15+ years of experience building and scaling recruiting and HR functions across healthcare, retail, e-commerce, agriculture technology, and now AI. Often known as “The Fixer,” I step in to modernize systems, clarify strategy, and help teams scale with confidence.My background spans recruiting leadership through enterprise TA operations, with deep focus on systems, analytics, workflows, vendor strategy, and governance. I operate at the intersection of people, process, and technology, turning complex business needs into practical, data-driven hiring solutions.Currently in the AI industry, I lead TA Operations with an emphasis on practical AI adoption—maximizing existing platform capabilities, embedding automation into daily workflows, and enabling recruiters to work smarter without losing the human element.At my core, I’m a people-first leader who values strong partnerships, clear execution, and teams that grow with intention. I partner closely with executive and cross-functional leaders to align talent strategy with business priorities and build recruiting organizations designed to scale.If you’re interested in TA strategy, TA operations, or AI-enabled recruiting, I’m always happy to connect.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Operations Manager

   Groq

   Apr 2025 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Joined Groq to lead Talent Acquisition Operations during rapid growth, owning TA systems, analytics, vendor strategy, and operational governance while championing AI adoption and scalable recruiting infrastructure within a global AI organization.

Education

• Wake Technical Community College

  Associates, Art

  2002 — 2004

• Collin College

  Project Management

  2014 — 2014

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Bachelors Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies, Business

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Engagement
• Outstanding Customer Service
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Sourcing
• College Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Development
• Onboarding
• Professional Communication
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• HR Policies
• Workforce Planning
• Retail
• Customer Service
• Training
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Recruiting
• Temporary Staffing
• Background Checks
• Recruitment/Retention
• Contract Recruitment
• Talent Management
• Store Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Candidate Screening
• Management
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Strategic Sourcing
• Screening Resumes
• Leadership
• Screening