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Kaelin McMenamy
Talent Acquisition Partner, Early Professional Hiring
Clemens Food Group
Nominated For: The Talent Innovator Award
This award recognizes the experienced early career professionals who are reimagining how companies connect with Gen Z talent. They challenge traditional thinking by introducing new strategies, platforms, and touchpoints to meet students where they’re at. Whether through technology, storytelling, or community-building, they’re closing the gap between how recruiting has always been done—and how it needs to evolve.
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. These quotes were shared by the people who nominated this person for recognition, highlighting the impact and excellence they’ve demonstrated.
“Since joining our team at the start of 2025, Kaelin McMenamy has made an immediate and lasting impact on our Leadership Development Program (LDP) relaunch. She quickly built strong relationships with executives and collaborated with key stakeholders to develop a forward-thinking staffing plan. Kaelin brought fresh insights on connecting with Gen Z talent, guiding our team in identifying the right tools, partnerships with universities, and outreach to local specialty schools.
Her creative problem-solving stood out as she introduced innovative ways to engage Gen Z candidates—using gamification strategies, personalized follow-ups, and dynamic communication methods that resonate with this new generation. Kaelin didn’t just support the relaunch—she led it. Her ability to take ownership, drive results, and infuse new energy into our early career recruitment has been instrumental in setting us up for long-term success. She’s already shaping the vision for next year’s plan, ensuring we continue evolving.
Why does this person deserve to be nominated for the Rising Star category?
Kaelin McMenamy is a true rising star. From day one, she brought fresh energy and leadership, helping us reimagine how we attract and engage early career talent. Her innovative ideas, strong execution, and passion for connecting with Gen Z have set a new standard on our team. She’s not just contributing she’s leading.”
“Kaelin has introduced how to best utilize the Handshake platform at Clemens Food Group for recruiting top early career talent. Additionally, she has attended multiple hiring as well as skills based events at various local Universities to bring awareness to what Clemens has to offer early career talent. Lastly Kaelin has played a huge part in educating various department leaders on the benefits of bringing in early career talent and has also provided them resources on how to best structure their program.”
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