Ken Roy
About Ken Roy
Ken Roy is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Odyssey Systems, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources, having held various leadership roles at companies such as King & Bishop, Novartis, and GlaxoSmithKline.
Current Role at Odyssey Systems
Ken Roy serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Odyssey Systems, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages a team of eight recruiters and operations employees, focusing on hiring highly skilled professionals, particularly those with security clearances. He is responsible for establishing KPI dashboard reporting and critical metrics to drive business results. Additionally, he implements talent acquisition tools and systems to support scalability and company growth, enhancing the overall recruitment process.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Ken Roy has extensive experience in talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked at Talent Equity Group as the Director of Talent Acquisition Services from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he held the position of Manager of Talent Acquisition & Operations at Lifespan from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles include Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at L-3 Communications from 2012 to 2015, and Director of Talent Acquisition Operations at Nuance Communications from 2011 to 2012. His background includes significant contributions to recruitment strategies and operations.
Education and Professional Development
Ken Roy holds an MBA in Business Administration from Penn State, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Bentley College. In addition to his formal education, he is a certified Green Belt in Lean and Six Sigma, applying these methodologies to enhance process efficiency in talent acquisition.
Career History in Human Resources
Throughout his career, Ken Roy has held various leadership roles in human resources. He served as Director of Human Resources & Corporate Recruitment at Charles River Laboratories from 2005 to 2010. His experience also includes positions at GlaxoSmithKline as Manager of Worldwide Recruitment & Leadership Planning Systems from 1993 to 2000, and at everynetwork, Inc. as Director of Human Resources from 2001 to 2003. His diverse background in human resources has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of talent management.