Mikee Gagarin

Senior US Recruiting Strategist & Operations Lead | ATALNT @ ATALNT

About

I am a results-driven talent acquisition leader and operations strategist with a proven track record of building and scaling high-performance recruiting functions in fast-growth environments. I partner closely with executives and hiring leaders to transform talent acquisition into a strategic growth driver.➤ Strategic advisor to leadership teams on workforce planning, hiring strategy, and market intelligence➤ Expert in designing recruiting processes that increase speed, quality, and candidate experience➤ Proven ability to manage complex searches, high-volume pipelines, and priority roles simultaneously➤ Strong operator with a deep understanding of recruiting metrics, execution, and accountabilityI thrive in environments that demand precision, urgency, and excellence. My focus is on delivering exceptional talent, building scalable recruiting operations, and driving measurable impact for the businesses I support.

Country

United States

City

McKinney

Industry

Staffing & Recruiting

Skill

Executive & Enterprise Hiring, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Talent Acquisition, Client & Stakeholder Management, Workforce Planning & Forecasting, ATS & Recruiting Technology, Data-Driven Recruiting Metrics, Candidate Pipeline Development, Recruiting Operations Leadership, Reporting, Interviewing, Account Management, Client Relations, Lead Generation, Onboarding, Human Resources (HR), Recruiting, Offshore Recruitment, Payroll Processing, Disciplinary Action and Corrective Counseling

Experience

Senior US Recruiting Strategist & Operations Lead | ATALNT

ATALNT

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

As a Senior US Recruiting Strategist & Operations Lead at ATALNT, I play a critical role in driving the firm’s recruiting execution, operational excellence, and client delivery across high-growth and specialized industries. I work closely with leadership, clients, and internal teams to ensure recruiting efforts are aligned with business goals and executed at a high level. ➤ Serve as a strategic talent advisor to executive leadership, aligning hiring initiatives with business objectives ➤ Lead and optimize recruiting operations across multiple clients and roles in competitive markets ➤ Build and manage high-quality candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, screening, and relationship management ➤ Partner cross-functionally with leadership, sales, and operations teams to deliver customized talent solutions ➤ Track and analyze recruiting metrics to continuously improve efficiency, quality of hire, and time-to-fill ➤ Mentor and support recruiting team members, driving consistency, accountability, and performance excellence