Speaker Info | Talent Acquisition Week

Aaron Kraljev is Director of Talent Acquisition Strategic Programs & Marketing at Providence, a health system with 52 hospitals and more than 1,000 clinics across seven states. With over 17 years in talent acquisition, he leads the Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing team and builds the sourcing and candidate nurture strategies that help Providence compete for talent at scale.

Aaron has led TA teams across healthcare, technology, financial services, and veterinary medicine, including roles at Wells Fargo, Fisher Investments, Coinbase, and National Veterinary Associates. He holds an MBA and is known for connecting employer brand, marketing, and sourcing into one candidate experience.

Aaron Kraljev’s Session(s)

12:30–1:10 pm PDT —

You have Finally Embraced AI – Now What? Mastering the Human-Machine Partnership

AI sourcing tools have moved from "nice to have" to "must have" – but many recruiting teams are still struggling with the transition. This interactive discussion tackles the real challenges of AI adoption: getting your team on board, knowing when to trust the algorithm versus your gut, and keeping candidates happy in an increasingly automated process.

In this session we'll explore how to overcome resistance to AI tools, identify where human judgment still matters most, and adapt your candidate experience for the AI age. You'll leave with practical frameworks for change management, strategies for balancing speed with quality, and techniques for maintaining authentic connections while leveraging AI efficiency.

Perfect for anyone navigating AI implementation or looking to optimize existing tools.