Christine Runde

RPO Operations Manager

Professional Overview

Christine Runde is an experienced Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) professional with a strong track record of driving operational excellence and delivering impactful talent solutions. As the RPO Operations Manager at KellyOCG, she is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring seamless service delivery, and optimizing performance for key clients.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As the RPO Operations Manager at KellyOCG, Christine is responsible for managing the operational aspects of the company's RPO engagements. She oversees the recruitment life cycle, from sourcing and screening to onboarding and compliance, ensuring that client requirements are met with efficiency and quality. Christine's strategic approach and data-driven decision-making have enabled her to drive continuous process improvements, enhance candidate experience, and deliver measurable business impact for her clients.

Career Progression

Christine's extensive experience in the talent acquisition industry spans over two decades. She has held various roles at KellyOCG, including RPO Recruiting Manager, Senior Recruiting Consultant, and Recruiter. In these positions, she developed a deep understanding of the RPO landscape, honed her talent acquisition expertise, and demonstrated her ability to lead high-performing teams. Prior to joining KellyOCG, Christine served as the Human Resources Manager at CL@D Graphics, where she gained valuable experience in the HR function.

Academic Background

Christine holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she graduated with distinction.

Areas of Expertise

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) operations and management

Talent acquisition strategy and execution

Recruitment process optimization and performance improvement

Stakeholder management and client relationship building

Data-driven decision-making and business analytics

Talent management and employee engagement

Professional Impact

Under Christine's leadership, KellyOCG's RPO engagements have consistently exceeded client expectations, with notable achievements in reducing time-to-hire, improving candidate quality, and driving cost efficiencies. Her ability to foster strong partnerships with clients, coupled with her deep understanding of the talent landscape, has positioned her as a trusted advisor to her customers.

Conclusion

With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and commitment to operational excellence, Christine Runde is a highly valuable asset to KellyOCG and its clients. As the RPO Operations Manager, she continues to drive innovation and deliver exceptional talent solutions that contribute to the success of the organizations she serves.