Mike Baron

About Mike Baron

I\'m an experienced Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Leader who enjoys helping organizations maximize their hiring potential. I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where data drives decision-making and accountability is paramount. I have a proven track record of developing and executing successful recruitment strategies that support organizational objectives and drive business growth. I value diverse perspectives and a culture where employees feel supported and comfortable being themselves. I believe in empowering the teams I am a part of with the resources to do their best work while giving them enough autonomy to have fun and leverage their unique strengths to the fullest. Recruiting is as much of an art form as it is a science, and I love developing solutions that are backed by data but feel personalized and human.Throughout my career, I have built meaningful partnerships with senior leaders, hiring managers, candidates, and cross-functional teams, leading organizations through massive change while never losing sight of delivery and execution. Outside of work, I am a father, yogi, chef, outdoorsman, and live music fanatic! I am so grateful to reside in beautiful Bend, Oregon, with two amazing kids.If you\'re looking for a job, networking, or just want to say hello, I would love to hear from you!Mike Baron

Experience

1. Manager, Talent Acquisition Director Team

   Cisco

   Sep 2025 — Present · Bend, OR, US

   Q2 FY26 Join & Connect Quarterly Impact Award WinnerAs the Director + TA Manager at Cisco, I lead a team of full life cycle Talent Advisors, and drive the end-to-end strategy for Director + hiring in the Americas, while serving as a global partner across all supported functions including Engineering, Sales, CX, IT, Corporate Strategy, Security, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance. My role centers on aligning talent acquisition with evolving business priorities, delivering scalable, cross-functional hiring solutions, and developing world class Talent Advisors.I champion global hiring strategies focused on agility, efficiency, and quality. Through data-driven decision making, strategic stakeholder engagement, and AI-forward thinking, I scale recruiting operations and embed AI-powered tools and processes across HR.Collaborating closely with business leaders, we attract and secure top executive talent, driving strategic initiatives that build high-impact leadership teams to accelerate innovation and growth. I am committed to fostering diverse, high-performing teams that contribute to Cisco’s continued leadership in the technology industry.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership and Supervision

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Sourcing
• Contract Recruitment
• Screening
• Healthcare
• Internet Recruiting
• Visio
• Staff Augmentation
• Quality Assurance
• Hl7
• Recruiting
• Interviews
• Sdlc
• Benefits Negotiation
• Project Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Salesforce.com
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Leadership
• Temporary Placement
• Testing
• Sharepoint
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Management