Michelle Cline

About Michelle Cline

I’m a product and people leader passionate about human resources and building technology that simplifies complex processes and creates meaningful impact for organizations and the people they serve.Over the past 20+ years at NEOGOV, I’ve helped grow the company from a startup to leading SaaS provider with thousands of customers. Today, I oversee the Talent Acquisition portfolio—including Insight, GovernmentJobs.com, Attract, and Vetted—serving 2,500+ customers and approximately 25% of the business’ revenueMy experience spans product strategy, implementation, customer success, and operations, giving me a 360° understanding of how to scale products and teams effectively. I’ve built foundational processes for onboarding and training, led new product launches, and partnered cross-functionally across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Finance to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.I’m known for clear communication, execution excellence, and a pragmatic yet innovative approach. I believe in balancing data-driven insight with human connection—listening deeply to customers, understanding their pain points, and delivering products that truly make a difference.Core strengths: Leadership & mentorship | Strategic execution | SaaS growth strategy | Customer advocacy | Product innovation | Cross-functional collaboration | Process improvement

Experience

1. Director of Product, Talent Acquisition

   NEOGOV

   Feb 2019 — Present · El Segundo, CA, US

   Lead NEOGOV’s Talent Acquisition suite, including Insight (Applicant Tracking), GovernmentJobs.com (Job Board), Attract (Recruitment Marketing/CRM), and Vetted (Background Investigation)—powering $60M ARR and serving 2,500+ customers. Brought Attract and Vetted to market, achieving rapid adoption and expanding NEOGOV’s reach in recruiting and background screening. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Finance to deliver strategy, execution, and quality releases. Drive Talent Acquisition session strategy for NEOGOV’s annual customer conference, shaping impactful content for HR and recruiting leaders for 20+ years.

Education

• University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business

  BA, Business Management; Accounting

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Recruiting
• Neogov
• Product Marketing
• Business Development
• Talent Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Professional Services
• Strategy
• Program Management
• Business Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Cloud Computing
• Saas
• Product Management
• Project Planning
• Human Resources
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Salesforce.com
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Account Management
• Enterprise Software
• Vendor Management
• Relationship Management
• Management