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Gen Harrison Doss

Professional Summary



Professional Overview


Gen Harrison-Doss is an experienced talent acquisition and military programs leader, currently serving as the Sr. Director of Global Technology Talent Acquisition & Military Programs at Visa. With a strong background in recruitment, program management, and talent strategy, she is a recognized expert in building and scaling global talent pipelines, with a focus on military and diverse candidate engagement.

Experience Summary



Current Role


As the Sr. Director of Global Technology Talent Acquisition & Military Programs at Visa, Gen is responsible for leading the company's strategic initiatives to attract, hire, and retain top technology talent from the military community. In this role, she oversees all aspects of Visa's military recruitment and support programs, including developing partnerships with veteran organizations, designing specialized training and onboarding, and implementing data-driven strategies to measure and optimize program performance. Under Gen's leadership, Visa's military hiring and retention rates have consistently outpaced industry benchmarks, positioning the company as an employer of choice for transitioning service members and veterans.

Career Progression


Prior to her current role, Gen held several progressive talent acquisition positions at Amazon, where she helped establish and scale the company's global military talent programs. As the Sr. Recruiting Program Manager for Global Military Affairs, she built strategic partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense, leading to the successful placement of hundreds of veterans in Amazon's workforce. Earlier in her career, Gen gained valuable experience as a Recruiter at Govig & Associates and a Sr. Field Recruiter at Emeritus, developing her expertise in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, and candidate management.

Academic Background


Gen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona, where she graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise


  • Talent acquisition strategy and program design

  • Military and veteran recruitment and support

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives

  • Workforce planning and analytics

  • Stakeholder management and partnership development

  • Team leadership and organizational change management


Professional Impact


Throughout her career, Gen has been recognized for her innovative approaches to military talent acquisition and her commitment to empowering veterans in the civilian workforce. She has been a featured speaker at industry events, such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference and the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Annual Training Event, sharing her insights and best practices with HR professionals and talent leaders.

Conclusion


With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and a deep understanding of the unique needs and strengths of the military community, Gen Harrison-Doss is a highly respected leader in her field. In her current role at Visa, she continues to drive strategic initiatives that enhance the company's ability to attract, hire, and retain top technology talent from diverse backgrounds, making a lasting impact on the global workforce.