Grant Meldrum
About Grant Meldrum
Grant Meldrum serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition for EMEA and APAC at N-able, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in recruitment, having previously held roles at SolarWinds and REED, and has a strong focus on candidate attraction and employer branding.
Current Role at N-able
Grant Meldrum serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition for EMEA and APAC at N-able, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees recruitment strategies across multiple regions, focusing on enhancing the candidate experience and optimizing talent acquisition processes. His leadership has contributed to the successful filling of numerous positions, demonstrating his capability in managing large-scale recruitment efforts.
Previous Experience at SolarWinds
Prior to his current role, Grant Meldrum worked at SolarWinds as a Recruiting Manager for EMEA from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing recruitment efforts in the region, building a strong pipeline of candidates. He also held the position of Senior Internal Recruiter at SolarWinds from 2016 to 2017, where he focused on internal talent acquisition.
Recruitment Career Background
Grant Meldrum has extensive experience in recruitment, having worked in various roles since 2011. His career includes positions at REED, where he served as a Principal Tech Recruitment Consultant and Senior Tech Recruitment Consultant. He also worked as a Resourcing Consultant at Virgin Money. Throughout his career, he has developed skills in direct candidate attraction, employer branding, and talent analytics.
Educational Background
Grant Meldrum studied at the University of Dundee, where he earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Politics and History, achieving a 2:1 classification. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of organizational dynamics, which he applies in his recruitment strategies.
Achievements in Talent Acquisition
In 2023, Grant led a team that successfully filled 237 positions across 10 sites in 8 countries, with a focus on Product & Engineering and Sales & Customer Success roles. In 2022, he managed the recruitment of 273 positions across 9 countries, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-volume recruitment and team leadership. His expertise in ensuring a positive candidate experience has been a key factor in these achievements.