Tara Gallone

About Tara Gallone

As a Global Talent Acquisition & Talent Management leader, I have a proven track record of driving strategic talent initiatives across industries, including technology, financial services, consumer goods, and retail. From public companies to private enterprises and PE-backed firms, I specialize in aligning talent strategies with business goals to accelerate growth and scalability, with a focus on talent assessment, succession planning, and developing global talent pipelines.I am a trusted partner to senior leaders, delivering talent strategies that drive growth and help build high-performing teams with top talent to support business objectives. Experienced in IPOs and M&A, I have scaled global teams and solved complex challenges to deliver strategic impact. Candidate experience remains a key priority, and I focus on creating processes that engage and inspire talent throughout the hiring journey. Committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams that drive innovation and a growth mindset, I ensure organizations have the right talent in the right roles at the right time.Specialties: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Succession Planning & High-Potential Development, Talent Assessment & Leadership Evaluation, Executive Recruiting & Leadership Hiring, Global Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning, Business Partnership & Organizational Alignment, Change Management & Organizational Transformation, M&A Talent Integration, DE & I Strategy & Implementation, Inclusive Leadership Development, Global Diversity Programs, Talent Analytics & HR Metrics, Strategic Talent Programs & Project Leadership, Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

Experience

1. Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition & Development

   Rocket Software

   Mar 2022 — Present · Remote - USA, FL, US

   Rocket Software, a Bain Capital company, is a global technology leader specializing in enterprise modernization and optimization solutions for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. With over 3,500 employees worldwide, Rocket Software is dedicated to driving innovation and transformation in technology.At Rocket Software, I lead global Talent Acquisition supporting business growth and workforce scalability. I develop and execute global talent acquisition strategies and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles, ensuring the organization is prepared for current and future needs. I partner with senior leaders as a trusted advisor to deliver talent strategies aligned with business outcomes, supporting workforce planning, talent assessment, and succession planning frameworks. My role also includes enhancing the candidate experience and employer brand globally, and supporting strategic initiatives such as M&A talent integration, and scaling global teams.

Education

• Providence College

  MBA, Business Administration

• Rhode Island College

  Bachelor's, Human Resource Management

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Business Strategy
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Onboarding
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Executive Search
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• College Recruiting
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Engagement
• Taleo
• Organizational Design
• Program Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Screening Resumes
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Building Business Partnerships
• Talent Management
• Strategic Human Resources Leadership
• HR Metrics
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Employee Benefits
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Sourcing
• Training
• Workforce Planning