Renée G. D.

Head of Global Talent Acquisition and People Operations

Role: Head of Global Talent Acquisition and People Operations at Gala
Location: Austin, TX, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Renée G. D.

I’m a builder by nature; of teams, systems, and possibilities. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve led global recruiting efforts and scaled organizations across tech, SaaS, gaming, manufacturing, consumer products, and healthcare. In recent years, I’ve expanded into People Operations, uniting Talent Acquisition and People Experience into a single strategic function designed to drive growth, equity, and engagement.My work lives at the intersection of strategy, empathy, and innovation. I’ve built recruiting architectures, implemented ATS and HRIS systems, and designed data-driven processes that turn complexity into clarity. I don’t fill seats; I align people with purpose and growth.Recently, I’ve been leading AI initiatives that strengthen compliance and operational excellence while keeping people at the center. From bias-aware interview tools and compliant job prompts to an internal HR chatbot and AI training programs, I believe technology should amplify, not replace, human connection.And when I’m not building systems or strategies, you’ll find me with my dogs, a good playlist, and an iced tea in hand, recharging for whatever’s next.

Experience

Head of Global Talent Acquisition and People Operations
Gala
Dec 2023 — Present

Education

General Assembly
Front End Web Development
The University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelors of Business Administration, Marketing & Management; Minor in CIS

Skills

Sourcing
Temporary Placement
Digital Strategy
Management
Social Media Marketing
Corporate Branding
Recruiting
Staff Development
Sem
Web Development
SEO
Technical Recruiting
Copywriting
Applicant Tracking Systems
Web Design
Interaction Design
Brand Development
Talent Management
Interviewing
Talent Acquisition
Social Media
Information Architecture
User Experience
Staffing Services
Human Resources
Online Marketing
Front End Developers
Online Advertising
Creative Strategy
Training
Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
Advertising
Art Direction
User Interface Design
Adobe Creative Suite
College Recruiting
Email Marketing
Crm
Employee Training
Social Networking

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