Ali Shepherd
About Ali Shepherd
Ali Shepherd serves as the Head of Talent at Omnipresent, where he has worked since 2021. He plays a crucial role in supporting global hiring efforts and the development of remote work solutions across 155 countries.
Work at Omnipresent
Ali Shepherd has served as Head of Talent at Omnipresent since 2021. In this role, he plays a crucial part in enabling the company to assist organizations in hiring global teams across 155 countries and territories. He contributes to the development and implementation of the OmniPlatform, a SaaS solution designed for managing remote employee lifecycle processes. Ali is part of a fully remote team that operates without a corporate headquarters, which has expanded from two to over 350 employees distributed across more than 50 countries since November 2019.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Omnipresent, Ali Shepherd held several significant positions in the recruitment industry. He worked as Senior Account Director at Monarch Recruitment Ltd from 2010 to 2018, where he spent eight years in Birmingham and London. Following this, he served as Head of Talent at BlackCat Technology Solutions Ltd from 2018 to 2020 in London. Additionally, he was a Senior Talent Partner at Elliptic for eight months in 2021, further enhancing his expertise in talent acquisition and management.
Education and Expertise
Ali Shepherd studied Economics at The University of Sheffield, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his education by studying at Avado, where he achieved Level 5 in CIPD from 2020 to 2021. This educational background has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in talent management and recruitment.
Contributions to Remote Work
In his current position at Omnipresent, Ali Shepherd is actively involved in promoting and facilitating remote work as a viable employment model worldwide. He contributes to the company's mission of helping organizations onboard and retain global talent, providing real-time support for international hiring needs. His work supports the growing trend of remote employment, enabling companies to adapt to changing workforce dynamics.