Kelly Sweeney
Hinsdale
Summary
Senior global Talent Acquisition leader with over 15 years of experience in multi-region hiring at Boston Consulting Group and executive search firm. Expertise in enterprise-scale Tech and Knowledge recruiting, leading global operating models, and collaborating with senior stakeholders across consulting and professional services. Proven track record in building high-performing TA teams, developing data-driven hiring strategies, and ensuring compliance with C-suite and HR partnerships. Skilled in TA transformation, including process redesign, analytics, and AI-enabled recruiting tools to enhance service excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Global Business Partner Talent Acquisition Tech@BCG
Boston Consulting Group
01.2025 - Current
- Successfully navigated two Global TA restructurings, and assumed a dual hatted role of expanded regional and global responsibilities
- Lead global Tech@BCG TA hiring across the U.S., EMESA, Costa Rica, and APAC and manage NAMR region across all Global Services and Specialty Businesses
- Achieved Outstanding Individual Performance Review; and global TA team reached 98% Hiring Manager Satisfaction and 94% Candidate Satisfaction
- Present monthly TA strategy, analytics, and hiring trends to the CIO and Tech@BCG leadership team.
- Serve as senior TA partner to Career Development, Legal, Immigration, Compensation, Finance, and HR, ensuring compliant, scalable global hiring practices.
- Lead global TA strategic initiatives including aging requisition strategy, service-excellence frameworks, AI, hiring manager dashboards, and talent analytics.
Senior Global Business Partner Talent Acquisition, Global Specialty Businesses
Boston Consulting Group
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Award- Key to Purpose Leadership “Grow by Growing Others”
- Led global recruitment strategy, and partnering with business, HR, and global recruitment team on innovation and change management initiatives to reach ambitious hiring targets
- Presented to KT Leadership on recruitment priorities, metrics, and process updates on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Directly managed and oversaw the professional development and growth of 5 AMR KT Recruiters while also responsible for providing training and communications regularly to KT Recruiters globally
- Partnered with Global KT HR Senior Director, Compensation and Learning and Career Development teams to ensure unification and clear communication within the KT Business
Global Business Partner Talent Acquisition, Knowledge Team
Boston Consulting Group
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Awards: Outstanding Leadership Award, Recruiting Cross Teaming Excellence Award
- Interim AMR GSB Recruitment Manager for 2 LOAS in 2019 & 2021
- In 2021, led and managed the global recruitment process change rollout which led to our “best recruitment year to date”, doubling our KT hires from 2019 and resulting in a reduced time to fill by 42%
- Led Recruitment workstream and cocreated Recruitment Training Guidebook, Interview Guide for Candidates, Case, Expertise, and competency-based repositories
- Presented quarterly to KT Senior Leadership and KT Townhall focused on recruiting strategy, metrics, and reporting
Recruiting Manager: Knowledge, DRS, PAM&O
Boston Consulting Group
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Awards: Outstanding Leadership Award, Recruiting Cross Teaming Excellence Award
- Interim AMR GSB Recruitment Manager for 2 LOAS in 2019 & 2021
- In 2021, led and managed the global recruitment process change rollout which led to our “best recruitment year to date”, doubling our KT hires from 2019 and resulting in a reduced time to fill by 42%
- Led Recruitment workstream and cocreated Recruitment Training Guidebook, Interview Guide for Candidates, Case, Expertise, and competency-based repositories
- Presented quarterly to KT Senior Leadership and KT Townhall focused on recruiting strategy, metrics, and reporting
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Global Specialty Businesses
Boston Consulting Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Award: Received Recruiting Client Service Award (2018)
- Supported the regional recruitment strategy for the Americas by contributing to and implementing regional initiatives to global projects
- Supported a diverse range of positions from inception through to completion with responsibility for managing stakeholder relationships, candidate sourcing, vendor management, talent selection, interview scheduling, offer management and onboarding
- Managed key stakeholder relationships, as a trusted partner and valued advisor, building a deep understanding of their business, role requirements, and desired candidate profiles
- Utilized the applicant tracking system to actively track, manage and report on candidate pipelines to enhance stakeholder communication and ensure effective process management
- Ensured global best practices are embedded in the region to drive operational effectiveness through process improvements and the ongoing coaching and mentoring of hiring managers and the regional HR team
Senior Recruiter, Executive Search
LaSalle Network
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Recruiter, Executive Search
- Awards: 2015 Producer of Quarter for the achievement of the highest revenue produced in the quarter, exceeding $150K, 2016 Team Producer of Q1 for significant work with a CPG Fortune 500 company
- Responsible for full life cycle recruiting for marketing and analytics positions in the technology, consulting, retail, CPG, real estate, and professional services industries
- Analyzed, created and presented bi-weekly recruiting reports to the CEO, executive leadership team and company
- Worked collaboratively with internal Sales and Marketing team to foster strong relationships with 30+ clients
Associate
Kern Family Foundation
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led and managed summer fellows, foundation events, and marketing agency’s branding and website redesign
- Researched and presented potential grant opportunities to Program and Board of Directors, CEO, for a $1B foundation
- Cultivated and maintained strong partnerships with over 40 grantees as well as business leaders, government officials, and philanthropic organizations
Response Management Analyst
Leo Burnett (Arc Worldwide)
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed the execution of over 20 direct mail, email, social, in-store, coupon, and website marketing campaigns for prominent brands with budgets averaging $10MM
- Presented to brand clients and internal Leo Burnett account managers, project managers, and creative teams
Education
Masters Courses - Education for Teaching Certification
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI01.2011
Kindergarten Teacher -
Teach for America
Milwaukee, WI01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Education, Marketing
Saint Louis University
01.2009
Skills
- Diversity and inclusion strategies
- LinkedIn recruiter tools
- Applicant tracking systems
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Project management with Trello
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Change management implementation
- Innovative problem solving
- Global talent acquisition
- Data-driven decision making
- Team leadership
- Exemplary people management skills
Technical Professional Skillset
Professional AIRS Certifications in Diversity & Inclusion, Social Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, Social Talent, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, Jopwell, Eightfold, iCims, Brassring, Bullhorn, Salesforce, Microsoft Suite, PowerPoint, Trello, One Drive, Egnyte, Slack
Timeline
Senior Global Business Partner Talent Acquisition Tech@BCG
Boston Consulting Group
01.2025 - Current
Senior Global Business Partner Talent Acquisition, Global Specialty Businesses
Boston Consulting Group
01.2024 - 01.2025
Global Business Partner Talent Acquisition, Knowledge Team
Boston Consulting Group
01.2022 - 01.2024
Recruiting Manager: Knowledge, DRS, PAM&O
Boston Consulting Group
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Global Specialty Businesses
Boston Consulting Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Recruiter, Executive Search
LaSalle Network
01.2014 - 01.2017
Associate
Kern Family Foundation
01.2013 - 01.2014
Response Management Analyst
Leo Burnett (Arc Worldwide)
01.2011 - 01.2013
Masters Courses - Education for Teaching Certification
Cardinal Stritch University
Kindergarten Teacher -
Teach for America
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Education, Marketing
Saint Louis University