Tracie Giles
Vice President Talent Acquisition
Professional Overview
Tracie Giles is an accomplished talent acquisition executive with over 20 years of experience driving innovative and impactful hiring strategies for leading technology organizations. As the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PagerDuty, she is responsible for building high-performing teams and implementing data-driven talent acquisition solutions to support the company's rapid growth.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PagerDuty, Tracie leads a team of recruitment professionals in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the company's expanding global footprint. She has been instrumental in scaling PagerDuty's workforce while maintaining a strong employer brand and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Under her leadership, the talent acquisition team has achieved notable improvements in key hiring metrics, including reduced time-to-fill and increased diversity across all levels of the organization.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Tracie served as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Commvault, where she was responsible for building a world-class recruitment function and implementing strategic workforce planning initiatives. Before that, she held various leadership positions at VMware, including Director of Global Talent Acquisition Strategy and Operations, and Recruiting Director for the company's Customer Operations division. Earlier in her career, Tracie held roles at ACN Inc. and Global Crossing, where she demonstrated her ability to drive operational excellence and deliver measurable results.
Academic Background
Tracie holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia, where she graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent acquisition strategy and execution
- Employer branding and candidate experience
- Workforce planning and analytics
- Recruitment process optimization
- Building and leading high-performing teams
- Driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Tracie has been recognized for her contributions to the talent acquisition industry. She has been a featured speaker at various industry events, sharing her insights on best practices and innovative approaches to hiring. Tracie's work has also been published in leading HR publications, further demonstrating her thought leadership and impact within the field.
Conclusion
Tracie Giles is a seasoned talent acquisition executive with a proven track record of success in the technology industry. Her strategic vision, data-driven approach, and ability to build and lead world-class teams have made her a valuable asset to the organizations she has served. As the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PagerDuty, Tracie continues to drive transformative hiring solutions and positively impact the company's growth and competitive advantage.