Eightfold AI announced the appointment of Meghna Punhani as Chief People Officer, further advancing its AI-driven HR strategy during a period of rapid growth. A longtime advisor to Eightfold, Meghna will lead a data-driven, agentic-first HR approach, embedding AI across functions to align talent initiatives with business growth.
Her appointment comes as Eightfold expands its impact across industries, supporting Fortune 500 companies and public sector organizations. Previously, she held leadership roles at DevRev, Palo Alto Networks, and Google, where she led global workforce transformation and HR technology initiatives.
Randstad US is pleased to announce Jason Flanders‘ appointment as President of Professional Talent Solutions. This strategic appointment underscores Randstad’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the professional talent market and solidifying its position as the leading talent company.
Flanders, a recognized leader with over 20 years of experience, joins Randstad with a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams specializing in finance, accounting, and other key sectors. His expertise in managed resources, project-based solutions, and advisory services further strengthens Randstad’s ability to deliver unparalleled value to clients navigating today’s complex talent market. Flanders is a recognized commentator on industry trends and labor market dynamics, whose work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and at prominent financial sector forums.
ERIN, the leading employee referral platform, today announced the appointment of John Baldino as Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and a strategic partnership with his premier HR consulting firm, Humareso. This move underscores ERIN’s commitment to scaling its organization and reinforcing its ability to serve enterprise and Fortune 50 customers with world-class HR strategies and operational excellence.
As ERIN continues to experience rapid growth, the company recognizes the need to align internal infrastructure with its expanding client base. With John Baldino’s industry expertise, ERIN is charting a course to proactively shape its people strategy to support sustainable growth, optimize talent management, and build a best-in-class employee experience.
Paycom Software a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, announced today the promotion of Bob Foster to chief financial officer (CFO), effective Feb. 21, 2025. He succeeds Craig Boelte, who is retiring after leading Paycom’s finance and accounting efforts for nearly 20 years.
Foster joined the company in 2022 to lead Paycom’s growth strategy and later served as executive vice president of accounting and finance. As Paycom’s CFO, Foster will lead all accounting and finance functions, focusing on long-term planning, investor relations and overarching financial strategies.
Hope Leigh Marketing Group (HLMG), a women-owned agency specializing in talent attraction, recruitment marketing and employer branding, announces the addition of Jason Daniels as Global Head of Sales and Partnerships. In this role, Jason will work with current and future clients to guide them in their next steps in recruitment marketing.
Vetty, the one-stop shop hiring acceleration platform, today announced Michelle Meehan as Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting to CEO Jason Putnam, Meehan will be responsible for overseeing Vetty’s marketing and communications efforts and shaping the future of the brand.
Recently named one of Chief Marketer’s Top Women in Marketing, Meehan’s 20 years of experience includes founding The Silver Thread, a brand consultancy that serves the HR technology space, amongst others. Meehan’s expertise in HR tech comes from her time as Vice President of Marketing at Plum, Head of Brand Marketing at PandoLogic and Product Marketing Manager at iCIMS.
UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, today announced that Beth Conway will join the company as Chief People Officer (CPO) on March 24, reporting to UKG CEO Jennifer Morgan.
Conway will play a significant role in the company’s growth and global expansion efforts by driving operational excellence across human resources (HR) — including leading talent acquisition, total rewards, people operations, employee relations, and the company’s use of its own leading HCM technology.
