Melissa Oneill

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About Melissa Oneill

With over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, compensation management, and career consulting, I’m a seasoned HR professional passionate about helping people achieve their career goals and find meaningful work. Currently, I serve as the Program Director of MS Career Advising at the University of Rochester's Simon Business School, where I lead a team of three and advise Master’s students pursuing careers in finance, both in the U.S. and globally. Throughout my career, I’ve built and led high-performing HR teams, developed compensation strategies, streamlined HR processes, and built strong partnerships through corporate engagement. My experience spans recruiting, salary administration, and career development, and I bring a coaching mindset to everything I do. I love helping students and professionals uncover their strengths, navigate transitions, and take confident steps forward in their careers. As a new empty nester, I’m excited to dedicate more time to taking on new coaching clients and project work. I help individuals with:*Resume & Cover Letter Development *LinkedIn Profile Optimization *Job Search Strategy *Networking Strategy *Interview Preparation *Reverse Recruiting I help businesses with:*Recruiting & Sourcing Top Talent | Talent Pipeline Development *Interview Training for Hiring Managers *Recruiting Strategy *Onboarding Process Development A few fun facts about me:* I’m a proud 2x hockey mom * My Cavapoo Ollie is the unofficial co-host of my Zoom calls * I start most days dancing (even if it’s just in the kitchen)* I believe in the power of connection, whether it’s over coffee, a resume review, or a great conversation Send me a DM and let’s connect!