Steve Donahue

About Steve Donahue

Strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with over 20 years of experience recruiting across private and public sectors. I specialize in identifying and securing top-tier technical and non-technical talent in high-growth environments, with a proven ability to deliver scalable hiring solutions globally.For the past 11 years at Entrust, I’ve partnered with senior leadership to build and refine recruiting strategies, and lead global hiring efforts across IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and R&D. During this time, I’ve successfully filled positions, including high-impact roles across North America, EMEA, and APAC.Previously, I spent 10 years as the owner of a boutique search firm, gaining deep expertise in sourcing, client engagement, and full-cycle recruiting. I’m known for anticipating hiring needs, navigating complex talent markets, and consistently delivering results.

Experience

1. Principal Global Recruiter

   Entrust

   Jun 2014 — Present · Shakopee, MN, US

   Principal Global RecruiterEntrust | Global Securities Technologies CompanyAs Principal Global Recruiter, I led strategic talent acquisition initiatives across Entrust’s global footprint, supporting IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, R&D, and Finance. I partner closely with senior leadership to build scalable hiring processes, and deliver high-impact results.Highlights:> Strategic Talent Partner: Anticipated hiring needs and built strong relationships with internal stakeholders to streamline intake and hiring processes.> Process Architect: Designed and implemented the full TA lifecycle—from intake to sourcing, interviewing, debriefing, and offer management.> Tech Transformation: Led the transition from PeopleSoft to CATS, and then to Taleo—all within 18 months—while maintaining an average time-to-fill of ~35 days.> Diversity Champion: Drove Entrust’s participation in the WomenHack event to promote the brand and attract more women in technical roles.> I have cumulatively filled hires over 11 years.> Global Impact: Recruited Director and VP-level roles in Singapore with zero agency fees—saving over $100K.> Proactive Sourcing: Leveraged social media, referrals, and recruiting tech to build strong talent pipelines.> Vendor Management: Negotiated and managed external partnerships to support candidate generation and pre-screening services.> Trusted Advisor: Provided strategic guidance to VPs, SVPs, and Practice Leaders on candidate selection, market trends, and risk mitigation.> Employer Branding: Took ownership of Entrust’s online reputation on Glassdoor and Indeed—boosting positive reviews and brand perception.

Skills

• IT Recruitment
• Management Consulting
• Crm
• Time Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Talent Management
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Leadership
• Screening Resumes
• Networking
• Internet Recruiting
• Executive Search
• Business Process
• Screening
• Integration
• Oracle Applications
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Project Management
• Interviews
• Program Management
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Marketing
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Relations
• Sap Erp
• Management
• Sap
• Change Management
• Business Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Recruiting
• Process Improvement
• Sdlc
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Interviewing