Greg Killeen
About Greg Killeen
Greg Killeen is a Senior Technical Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Partner with extensive experience in various industries, including technology and financial services. He has a strong background in utilizing applicant tracking systems and implementing innovative recruitment practices.
Current Role at The Oakleaf Group
Greg Killeen serves as a Senior Technical Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Partner at The Oakleaf Group since 2023. He is based in Bethesda, MD. In this role, he focuses on identifying and securing top technical talent to meet the organization's recruitment needs.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Greg Killeen has held various roles in talent acquisition across multiple organizations. He worked at Fannie Mae as a Senior Technical Recruiter from 2021 to 2023 and previously from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes positions at Capital One as Manager of Talent Engagement & Sourcing from 2012 to 2018, and at Caesars Entertainment Corporation as Manager of Talent Acquisition & Sourcing in 2009. He has also worked at Tenable, FINRA, Hilton Worldwide, and Marriott International in various recruitment capacities.
Education and Expertise
Greg Killeen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Physiology/Pharmacology from Western University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Honors Business Administration from the University of Windsor. He possesses extensive expertise in recruitment technology, applicant tracking systems, and innovative talent acquisition strategies.
Technical Skills and Tools
Greg is an expert user and trainer of various applicant tracking systems, including Greenhouse, SmartRecruiters, and Workday. He is knowledgeable in collaboration tools such as G Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Slack. He leverages a wide variety of sourcing methods and tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean searching, to enhance recruitment efforts.
Innovative Recruitment Practices
Greg Killeen is a strong proponent of implementing industry-leading recruitment technology and sourcing best practices. He has designed and implemented innovative talent acquisition sourcing programs at leading companies, focusing on effective strategies for passive candidate management and collaboration within recruitment teams.