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Shally Steckerl Interviews Alex Marcus: The Unsung Heroes of HR Tech and the Future of AI in Talent Systems

Shally Steckerl Interviews Alex Marcus: The Unsung Heroes of HR Tech and the Future of AI in Talent Systems

Episode Summary

In this thought-provoking episode, Shally Steckerl of Riviera Advisors sits down with Alex Marcus, founder of System Admin Insights and Integral Recruiting Design, to explore the underappreciated but critically strategic role of HR system administrators.

They dive into:

  • The connection between system configuration and recruiting ROI

  • The future role of HR Systems Orchestration Engineers

  • Why time-to-fill is a misleading metric

  • How system admins can support sourcing efforts

  • Building high-trust HR tech communities that actually work

Whether you’re a TA leader, HR systems admin, or HR tech buyer, this episode provides a forward-looking roadmap for aligning tech, data, and talent strategy.

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