REMINDER - Presentation will be at our new location,
MEM (formerly Missouri Employers Mutual)
Breakfast and networking from 7:45am to 8:10am
Presentation starting at 8:15am
Hiring success isn’t defined by speed alone. In today’s competitive talent landscape, effective recruiting requires a thoughtful balance of data, process, and human judgment. This session walks through the talent acquisition process stage by stage, demonstrating how the right data—used at the right time—can strengthen hiring outcomes, improve alignment with hiring managers, and lead to higher‑quality hires.
Join Nick Rousseau as he guides attendees through his full recruiting workflow, from role intake and sourcing to interviewing, offers, and onboarding. Throughout the presentation, Nick will highlight the practical data points he uses at each step to inform decisions, assess effectiveness, and maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers. The session will explore real‑world measures such as screening criteria, ATS usage, insights gained from intake conversations, structured and data‑informed interviewing practices, and the strategic use of assessment results. Together, these inputs reveal a richer picture than traditional activity metrics alone.
Attendees will learn how different types of data can be applied throughout the talent acquisition lifecycle to improve decision‑making, enhance hiring manager satisfaction, and strengthen overall recruiting strategy. The session will show how to use data to ask better questions, identify process gaps, diagnose challenges in real time, and adjust approach without over‑relying on dashboards or vanity metrics. Nick will also address the limitations of recruiting data, offering practical guidance on how to balance measurement with professional judgment to ensure data supports—but never replaces—the human side of hiring.
Designed for recruiters, HR generalists, and HR leaders alike, this presentation provides a realistic, process‑based approach to leveraging data in talent acquisition—one that can be adapted and applied across organizations of all sizes.
Nick Rousseau
Nick Rousseau is a seasoned Talent Acquisition Consultant with MEM (formerly known as Missouri Employers Mutual), bringing more than a decade of hands‑on experience across human resources, recruiting, and talent strategy. Over the course of his career, he has developed a strong reputation for blending data-driven insights with practical recruiting techniques to help organizations hire more effectively and competitively.
Nick specializes in using recruiting analytics to strengthen hiring decisions, optimize recruitment workflows, and improve the overall candidate experience. His work spans a wide variety of roles and departments, giving him a broad understanding of workforce needs and the unique challenges organizations face in today’s labor market. From identifying talent trends to monitoring funnel performance and uncovering bottlenecks, Nick’s analytical approach consistently drives measurable improvements in recruitment operations.
In addition to managing full-cycle recruiting for a diverse portfolio of positions, Nick has also led early‑career and internship programs that help organizations build sustainable talent pipelines. He is known for his ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable strategies that teams can immediately apply—whether they’re refining job postings, enhancing sourcing methods, or improving interview processes.
Nick holds a Strategic Talent Acquisition (STA) Certification from the Human Capital Institute, reflecting his commitment to advancing modern, evidence‑based recruiting practices. His passion for helping organizations make smarter hiring decisions, combined with his ability to communicate insights in a relatable way, makes him a valuable partner and a sought‑after voice in the talent acquisition space.
