Gianna Santaniello

Talent Acquisition and People Operations Professional

Professional Overview

Gianna Santaniello is a seasoned talent acquisition and people operations professional with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and cultivating high-performing teams. As a Primary Venture Partner and talent acquisition leader at Tabs and Flock Homes, she leverages her expertise in recruitment, talent management, and organizational development to support growing technology companies.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Primary Venture Partner, Tabs, and Flock Homes (2025-01-01 to Present)

Partnering with founders and leadership teams to design and implement comprehensive talent strategies

Providing hands-on support in sourcing, screening, and hiring top-tier talent across diverse functional areas

Driving initiatives to enhance organizational culture, employee engagement, and workforce planning

Career Progression

Senior Associate, People & Networks, Primary Venture Partners (2023-07-01 to 2025-01-01)

Played a key role in scaling the talent acquisition function and supporting the firm's portfolio companies

Implemented innovative recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent

Collaborated with portfolio company leadership to optimize talent management and development programs

Associate, People & Networks, Primary Venture Partners (2022-07-01 to 2023-07-01)

Contributed to the firm's talent acquisition and people operations initiatives

Supported the onboarding and integration of new hires across the portfolio

Provided advisory services to help portfolio companies build and scale their talent functions

Senior Technical Recruiter, The TJX Companies, Inc. (2022-02-01 to 2022-07-01)

Spearheaded the recruitment of highly skilled technical professionals, including software engineers and data scientists

Leveraged data-driven strategies to improve hiring efficiency and time-to-fill

Partnered with cross-functional teams to align talent acquisition with business objectives

Academic Background

Gianna holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Rutgers University, where she graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

Organizational Design and Development

HR Strategy and People Operations

Workforce Planning and Analytics

Employer Branding and Candidate Experience

Professional Impact

Recognized as a strategic partner in scaling talent and optimizing people operations for fast-growing technology companies

Instrumental in building high-performing teams and driving successful talent acquisition initiatives for Primary Venture Partners' portfolio

Actively involved in the technology community, serving on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP)

Conclusion

With her diverse background in talent acquisition, people operations, and strategic advisory, Gianna Santaniello is poised to continue making a significant impact in the technology and venture capital ecosystem. Her relentless focus on talent development, organizational effectiveness, and innovation positioning her as a valuable asset to her current and future partners.