Eric Buntin

Background

About Eric Buntin

I’m a strategic Talent Acquisition leader committed to turning complex challenges into scalable, tech-enabled hiring solutions. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve led enterprise TA transformations across Fortune 500s and high-growth startups, building high-performing teams, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable results. Whether it’s reducing time-to-hire by 50%, cutting agency spend by 40%, or increasing diverse hiring by double digits, I bring a blend of data fluency, innovation, and business partnership to every engagement. My strength lies in balancing the art and science of recruiting—leveraging AI tools and analytics to optimize process and performance, while championing the human side of talent. I’ve stood up global TA teams, built executive search functions from scratch, and led recruitment marketing initiatives that drove millions of impressions and thousands of qualified applicants. I’ve also guided TA functions through M&A, brand relaunches, and organizational redesigns—all with a focus on candidate experience, stakeholder alignment, and long-term workforce readiness. I believe recruiting should be a competitive advantage, not a back-office function. That’s why I lead with curiosity, challenge assumptions, and invest in people. Whether I’m mentoring future TA leaders, advising on workforce strategy, or reimagining the recruiting tech stack, I show up as a collaborative, forward-thinking partner who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments. Specialties: • Strategic Recruitment Planning • Data-Driven Decision Making • Talent Pipelining and Talent Sourcing • Technology Solutions • Employer Branding • Recruiting Metrics • Team Development • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Employee Value Proposition • Candidate Experience • Corporate Recruiting • High Volume Recruiting • Technology Recruiting • Change Management