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Chelsea Hayes
Senior Associate, University Talent Acquisition
KPMG LLP
Nominated For: The Rising Star Award
This award recognizes the early-career recruitment professionals who are already driving impact and pushing the industry forward, despite being newer to the university recruitment space. With fresh perspectives and a finger on the pulse of Gen Z, they’re helping their teams better understand and engage today’s candidates. Whether through standout events, stronger messaging, or elevating candidate experience, these individuals are shaping the future of recruitment from day one.
From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out
To be considered for the CRCAs, individuals had to be nominated by a peer, manager, colleague, or direct report. This quote was shared by the person who nominated this person for recognition, highlighting the impact and excellence they’ve demonstrated.
“Chelsea is continually innovating her campus strategy to ensure our firm remains a top choice for students at the universities she manages. She takes a collaborative approach with her stakeholders (both internal and external) to ensure she is adjusting and adapting season over season to build a strong pipeline and hire top students. She leverages available tools to make data-driven decisions that best serve our needs. She is also an excellent teammate, serving as a trusted advisor in her office as well as acting as a mentor to new hires and other university recruiters. She is a huge asset to our team and we are so excited to nominate her as our Rising Star this year!”
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Congratulations to Chelsea for being nominated for the Rising Star Award, part of RippleMatch's 2025 Campus Recruiting Choice Awards!
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