Nick Rousseau

About Nick Rousseau

I’m a passionate and strategic HR professional with over 10 years of experience leading and supporting initiatives across the employee lifecycle—including onboarding, employee experience, offboarding, HR technology, and talent acquisition. My core focus is talent acquisition, where I have four years of experience and currently lead the function at MEM Insurance.I hold a Strategic Talent Acquisition (STA) certification from the Human Capital Institute (HCI), which complements my hands-on experience with a forward-thinking, data-driven approach to recruiting. I also bring deep expertise in HRIS administration and HR technology, using these tools to drive efficiency, enhance team performance, and elevate the employee experience.With a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Millikin University, I bring creativity, collaboration, and strong communication skills to every project. I’m committed to delivering excellence in HR and contributing to the growth and success of MEM and its people.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Consultant

   MEM

   Jul 2025 — Present · Columbia, MO, US

   As a strategic talent advisor and recruitment leader, I empower business growth by consulting with stakeholders to shape hiring strategies, lead high-impact talent initiatives, and deliver top-tier candidates who drive performance and culture- Leads full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, aligning talent strategies with organizational goals across multiple departments- Partners with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver high-quality candidate pipelines- Source, screen, and engage candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and internal referrals; while maintaining healthy time-to-fill metrics- Implement data-driven recruitment practices, leveraging analytics to optimize outreach, reduce cost-per-hire, and improve candidate quality- Champion inclusive hiring practices- Consult, support, and coach leaders on interviewing to ensure a consistent, equitable evaluation process- Collaborate with hiring department and HR onboarding team to ensure a seamless transition from offer to day one.

Education

• Millikin University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music

  2006 — 2011

Skills

• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Recruiting
• Event Planning
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Leadership
• Training
• Hiring
• Customer Service
• Social Networking
• Marketing
• Payroll
• Music