Kelly Mc Cann
About Kelly Mc Cann
Kelly McCann serves as the Recruitment Lead at NewsWhip, where she has worked since 2023. With a strong background in talent acquisition and human resources, she has held various roles in companies such as Atlas Copco and Storyful, and she holds multiple degrees in human resources and management.
Work at NewsWhip
Kelly McCann serves as the Recruitment Lead at NewsWhip, a role she has held since 2023. Prior to this position, she worked as a Senior Recruiter at the same company from 2021. In her current role, she focuses on developing and executing talent strategies in collaboration with senior leadership. Her responsibilities include attracting, recruiting, and retaining diverse and high-performing talent, while constantly seeking innovative ways to improve talent processes and practices.
Previous Experience
Before joining NewsWhip, Kelly McCann held various positions in recruitment and human resources. She worked as a Talent Acquisition Lead at Storyful from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Workforce Design Manager at Atlas Copco Australia Pty Limited for one year in 2015-2016. Her earlier roles include serving as a Recruitment Consultant at Oscar Associates in 2007-2008 and as an HR and Injury Management Advisor at Kelly Services Australia from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Kelly McCann studied at Alliance Manchester Business School, where she earned a Master's degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, as well as a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in HR and Learning and Development. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from The University of Manchester, which she completed from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Professional Focus
Kelly McCann is dedicated to empowering individuals to grow and succeed in their roles. Her professional focus includes enhancing talent processes and practices, as well as fostering a diverse and high-performing workforce. She collaborates with senior leadership to align talent strategies with organizational goals, ensuring effective recruitment and retention of top talent.