Talent Acquisition In The Trenches

In this episode of TA in the Trenches, host Matt and co-host Ryan sit down with Devin Martinez, SVP of Account Management at Accurate, to cut through the hype and show how data, AI, and advanced automation are reshaping background checks for many industries, including healthcare. Devin shares front-line tactics for shrinking turnaround time without sacrificing accuracy or patient safety, and explains how sentiment analysis, package design, and continuous monitoring turn pre-boarding from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage. Links: RogueHire Matt on LinkedIn Devin on LinkedIn

On this episode of TA in the Trenches, host Matt and co-host Ryan are joined by Ashley O’Connor, SVP of Accounts & Strategic Partnerships at Radancy, to dig into one of the biggest opportunities in talent acquisition today: the intersection of data, AI, and advanced automation, especially through the lens of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Ashley breaks down what GEO really is, how it differs from traditional SEO, and why optimizing for AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity is quickly becoming mission-critical for employer brand and candidate experience, particularly in healthcare TA, where margins are thin and every dollar of recruitment marketing spend has to work harder. Links: RogueHire Matt on LinkedIn Ryan on LinkedIn Ashley on Linkedin

In today’s episode, host Matt and co-host Ryan sit down with Ariana Moon, VP of Talent Planning & Acquisition at Greenhouse Software, to break down how to align expectations, use AI without losing the human touch, and turn noisy pipelines into high-signal, fair hiring. We discuss Greenhouse’s advancements in helping TA teams move faster and smarter, “ghost jobs”, and the importance of prioritizing intent. Links: RogueHire Matt on LinkedIn Ryan on LinkedIn Ariana on LinkedIn

In this live episode, host Matt and co-host Ryan sit down with Kristie McCaffery, Director of Recruitment at FOX Rehabilitation, Kara Schymanski, Talent Sourcing Leader at Fox Rehabilitation, and Khaled Hussein, Co-founder & CEO of BetterLeap, to unpack how a healthcare organization fills aging, revenue-critical reqs in one of the tightest markets in the U.S.: physical therapy. We explore how FOX is leveraging BetterLeap’s natural-language search and AI-driven contact intelligence to move beyond brittle Boolean strings, uncover hidden candidates, and refresh stale ATS records. Alongside new data sources and consumer-side signals, Fox is turning rediscovery into real hires and building a sourcing specialty that’s more about consultative selling than technical query-building. Links: RogueHire Matt on LinkedIn Ryan on LinkedIn Kristie on LinkedIn Kara on LinkedIn Khaled on LinkedIn

In this live-recorded episode of TA in the Trenches, host Matt leads a fireside chat on how data and AI are reshaping talent acquisition. He’s joined by Jordan Patterson, VP of Product at Employ, who brings deep expertise in HR tech and product strategy; Theresa Mazzaro, Recruiting Manager at Fairfax Radiology Centers and past President of NAHCR, with more than 30 years of clinical and TA leadership experience; and co-host Ryan Affolter, a member of the RogueHire team and a veteran in recruitment marketing and digital strategy. Together we explore how AI is transforming sourcing, screening, and hiring, and why the future depends on using these tools for decision readiness, not decision replacement. The conversation digs into candidate experience, the role of governance in building trust, and the key metrics that matter most when running elite TA operations. With insights from healthcare and HR tech leaders, the episode blends forward-looking possibilities with the human side of recruiting that can’t be automated. Links: RogueHire Matt on LinkedIn Jordan on LinkedIn Theresa on LinkedIn Ryan on LinkedIn

In this live-recorded episode of TA in the Trenches, host Matt sits down with two seasoned HR leaders to dig into the evolving role of talent acquisition at the CHRO level. Tom Nesteruk, Head of Global Workforce Strategy, SVP Human Resources at AdventHealth, and Jeff Pratt, VP of HR Operations at Inova Health System. We cover how CHROs are redefining talent acquisition as a strategic lever, not just a transactional function, supply and demand planning, and the future of TA encompassing AI, predictive analytics, and building internal pipelines Links: RogueHire Matt on LinkedIn Tom on LinkedIn Jeff of LinkedIn

In today's episode, Host Matt sits down with Roxanne Ohlund, a registered nurse turned elite talent acquisition leader. With 15+ years in recruitment and 9 years of clinical experience, Roxanne now oversees TA for Trinity Health’s sprawling western service area, spanning six states and thousands of hires. We dig into Roxanne’s transition from the bedside to the TA frontlines, how her clinical background gives her an edge in building trust with hiring managers, and why the best recruiters aren’t just filling roles, they’re shaping lives Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn Roxanne's LinkedIn

In this episode of Talent Acquisition in the Trenches, Host Matt Rimer sits down with Eric Cole, Corporate SVP and CHRO of Scripps Health, for a no-fluff, deep dive into what real workforce strategy looks like in today’s complex healthcare environment. With a unique background in finance and operations, Eric brings a data-first mindset to HR, where predictive analytics, census-driven workforce planning, and a relentless focus on retention are reshaping what it means to support the people who care for patients. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

On today's episode, we are sharing an incredible live session help within the Rogue Healthcare Community, called Ambassador Insights. This session explored the power of community in healthcare talent acquisition with three amazing ambassadors: Cindy Pereira of LifePoint Health, Brooke Ludford of Endeavor Health, and Gia Johnston of Sutter Health. Fpr more information or to get involved in the Rogue HCC community, register at https://roguehcc.mn.co/share/UdJsWtZL91cexEHn?utm_source=manual Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

On today's episode, Matt welcomes back Courtnay Wittmershaus, Director of Workforce Planning and Recruitment Strategy at Sharp Healthcare. Since her last appearance, Courtney has been driving major transformation within her TA team, implementing new leadership structures, data-driven reporting, and operational improvements to enhance healthcare recruiting at Sharp. As Courtney approaches her one-year milestone at Sharp, she shares insights on continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and the evolution of her TA strategy. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

“Your employer brand isn’t just about attracting talent—it’s about building trust and sustainable relationships in the workforce.” – Josh Dudzik Josh Dudzik, Director of Talent Acquisition with Inova Health, joins me to unpack their success in Hiring Manager relationships. The Innova team won Rogue Hire's Elite Honor Role Raving Fan Hiring Manager Award in 2024, a testament to their commitment to excellence in talent acquisition. He breaks down his leadership approach, and how using key measures drives success on all levels. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

On this first episode of 2025, Matt hosts a panel of talent acquisition professionals who dive deep into theur successes and opportunities of 2024, and what they will be focusing on in 2025 to push their TA teams to evolve and adapt in this everchanging industry. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

"It is staggering how many nurses we are going to need and the demand that will be here by 2030. There is a real deficit, and it's incumbent on the healthcare community to figure out how to use folks to the highest level of their license." - Bronwyn Doyle Bronwyn Doyle, Assistant Vice President of HR at St. Tammany Health System, explores actionable solutions to address the evolving challenges in the nursing workforce. She discusses key areas such as continuous education, professional growth, community collaboration, and the integration of technology and innovation into nursing practice. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

On today's special episode, Matt hosts a panel of talent acquisition professionals with deep knowledge of LinkedIn, to share how the platform can be best utilized in the recruiting space, whether you have a license or not. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

"There are so many things that are out of our control, but we have a lot within our control. So, change when you can change." – Megan McCall In our latest episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Megan McCall, Head of Talent Acquisition and Contingent Workforce at Stanford Healthcare. Megan shared incredible insights from her extensive experience in recruitment and workforce management. Megan describes how her leadership approach involves balancing numerous responsibilities and priorities. It extends beyond decision-making and guidance to include relationship management. In this episode, Megan explores strategies for effectively allocating time among the team, business partners, and overall operations. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

“Resume comes in, we're on it in 24 hours and screening them. We're setting up best practices with reminders pre-interview, but we're also making immediate decisions following what is called the dash program. If they want to hire that person, you walk them down to the local HR office, and the offer is made right there on the spot.” – Kevin Law Kevin Law, National Director of TA Service Area 4 at Trinity Health, shares how his team creates an award-winning experience by emphasizing speed, responsiveness, and process efficiency while balancing quality. Kevin and I also explore how his team collaborates with the business to solve problems. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

"Taking care of your team and providing them everything they need to succeed is crucial. Your team's wellbeing must be protected." - Elmerissa Sheets In this episode, Elmerissa Sheets, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Development at Scripps Health, shares her inspiring journey from bedside nursing to leading a high-performing talent acquisition team. She emphasizes the critical role of nurturing your team, aligning with hiring managers, and responding quickly to build trust. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

“First and foremost, you need to get to know your hiring managers and develop a real-time relationship with them. When I say real time, everything evolves, everything changes. But staying in contact with the hiring managers, getting to know their business, and being considered part of their strategic team.” Today, we sit down with Lisa Dyson, Director of Talent Acquisition at the University of Utah Health, discussing building relationships, candidate engagement, and data-driven recruitment. Lisa's leadership has been instrumental in her team’s repeated success in winning the Elite Honor Roll and the inaugural Rogue Healthcare Community Excellence Award – Ignite the Top of the Funnel. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

"The universe is vast, and while we may never fully understand it, we can appreciate and explore its beauty.” - Luke Carignan Luke is the Director of Healthcare Enterprise Sales at Phenom, and Co-Host at The Bo & Luke Show and ASHHRA Podcasts. In this special episode, Megan McCall, Head of TA and Contingent Workforce at Stanford, joined as a co-host to put one of our favorite sales leaders in the “hot seat.” Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

"Growth doesn't happen when you're comfortable; put yourself out of your comfort zone because that's where growth, learning, and development happen naturally.” - Lindsey Breiner Lindsey is the System Director of Talent Acquisition at Main Line Health, a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn