Melissa Kelly-Foxhoven

About Melissa Kelly-Foxhoven

As a Senior Talent professional, I see hiring as more than just filling a role.it’s about creating connection, building culture, and helping people grow.I\'ve had the chance to partner with some of the biggest names in tech, placing top talent across the U.S, EMEA, and LATAM. From executive search to early-career mentoring, I love the challenge of finding the right fit. not just for the job, but for the team.I specialize in building high-performing, inclusive teams through strong sourcing strategies, behavioral interviewing, and data-driven recruiting. I’m passionate about inclusive hiring and supporting candidates from all backgrounds, especially those just starting out in their careers. Mentorship is a core part of my work, and I’m committed to helping early-career talent find their voice and succeed.My toolkit includes Workday, Phenom, LinkedIn Recruiter, Rooster, Bookings, iCIMS, Greenhouse, AI and more. I’m also a go-to resource for ATS adoption, training, and process improvement.If you\'re looking for a collaborative recruiting partner who cares about people, outcomes, and culture, let’s connect.91••••••71 | M••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Fiserv

   Jul 2025 — Present

   I am a trusted and strategic talent advisor to hiring managers; drive alignment, stakeholder engagement and recruitment practices across the hiring process.Supporting Fiserv’s bold expansion in the Kansas City regionSpecializing in building scalable, high-impact recruiting processes for both executive and technical talent—aligning workforce strategy with business transformation.Leading Fintech executive search, greenfield team builds, and hard-to-fill tech roles.*With a background in fintech TA leadership, I bring agility, vision, and systems expertise to every search. I don’t just fill roles—I help shape teams that drive performance and culture.

Education

• Capella University

  Bachelors of Science in Business, Human Resource Management

Skills

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Recruiting
• Screening
• Linkedin
• Networking
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Quality Assurance
• Internet Recruiting
• Business Intelligence
• Strategic Sourcing
• Interview Preparation
• Security
• Contract Recruitment
• Sdlc
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Management
• Job Search Strategies
• System Administration
• Requirements Analysis
• Visio
• Cold Calling
• College Recruiting
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Management
• Technical Support
• Peoplesoft
• Employee Relations
• Business Analysis
• Resume Writing
• Databases
• Staff Augmentation
• Executive Search
• Resource Management
• Screening Resumes