Michael Kiley Sphr

Michael Kiley SPHR, SHRM-SCP serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Cisco since May 2022, where responsibilities include developing and implementing hiring strategies across various functional areas within the Americas, with a strong focus on integrating Generative AI to enhance talent acquisition processes. In addition, Michael is a Talent Acquisition Instructor at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, teaching a course on the significance of employee caliber in organizational effectiveness. Prior experience includes over 16 years at Franklin Templeton, where roles ranged from Director of Global Talent Acquisition to Senior Recruiter, emphasizing strategy and governance across diverse functions. Michael's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from California State University-Sacramento and various certifications in Human Resource Management, Business Communication, and an upcoming certification in AI Strategy from Cornell University.