Michele Thornton
Global Talent Acquisition Consultant
- Role
- Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at Petra Funds Group
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michele Thornton
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with a proven track record in recruitment, executive search, contingency recruitment, and startup hiring. I specialize in building high-performing teams across finance, technology, healthcare, operations, and business transformation. With deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting, passive talent engagement, and workforce planning, I help organizations scale efficiently by identifying and securing top-tier talent.I’ve partnered with high-growth startups, Fortune 500 companies, and VC-backed firms to drive recruitment strategies, executive hiring, and talent pipeline development. My experience includes leading high-volume hiring, niche executive placements, and talent mapping for global brands, including AlixPartners, Bitly, AB-InBev, Sollis Health, and more.Key strengths:End-to-End Recruitment & Talent Strategy – From sourcing to onboarding, I build scalable hiring processes.Executive & Leadership Hiring – Specializing in C-suite and senior-level placements across multiple industries.Startups & High-Growth Companies – Helping organizations scale by recruiting top-tier talent in competitive markets.Contingency & Retained Search – Proven success in placing high-impact professionals through contingency and retained models.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Hiring – Committed to fostering inclusive hiring practices.Data-Driven Recruiting & ATS Optimization – Leveraging analytics to improve hiring efficiency.I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and love connecting with industry leaders to drive recruitment success. Let’s connect to discuss how I can support your hiring needs!
Experience
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Apr 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US
Partnering with Petra Funds Group to support hiring across investment operations, finance, and client-facing functions within a fast-paced, client-driven environment focused on private markets and alternative investments.
Education
New York Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management
Dowling College
BS, Psychology
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