Boston – January 28, 2025 – Sevenstep, a global talent solutions leader and KellyOCG® company, announces that two of its executives and several customers were recognized as HRO Today HR Superstars. Sevenstep and its clients were also recognized as part of the HRO Association Awards. These annual recognition programs honor impactful figures and successful relationships related to human resources and talent acquisition (TA) outsourcing.
Celebrating HR Leaders Who Champion Employee Growth and Inspire Excellence
HRO Today's 2024 HR Superstars awards recognize those who go above and beyond to support their teams, focusing on employee health, well-being and career progression. The list includes Sevenstep's President Amy Bush and Senior Vice President of Operations and AI Koye Adejumo. Joining them are customers Debbie Fulton (Chief HR Officer, Diversified), Kerry Hutsell (Senior TA Director, The Standard) and Rachel McHugh (Global Head of Talent, Sonesta).
Sevenstep also celebrates Tammy Browning, president of Kelly OCG, for earning a spot on the HRO Today HR Superstars list. "As part of the Kelly OCG family, Sevenstep is inspired by Tammy's dedication to driving innovation and empowering teams across the workforce solutions industry. Her recognition highlights the collective expertise and leadership that define our shared commitment to delivering impactful results for clients worldwide," said Sevenstep's Bush.
Bush's honor reflects her influence in the strategic workforce solutions industry. With over 20 years of experience navigating complex challenges for organizations across industries, including several Fortune 100 customers, she drove 10% overall business growth in the last year. Before and during Sevenstep's acquisition by Kelly Services, her leadership ensured operational stability, resulting in retaining 95% of employees, 100% of managed service provider clients and 95% of recruitment outsourcing client while promoting 20% of her staff. She also led visionary solutions now available across Sevenstep's client portfolio, including a predictive recruiting model that identifies high-rish requisitions and deploys specialty recruiting resources to empower timely talent fulfillment.
Adejumo was also named an HR Superstar for his leadership of Sevenstep's workforce analytics division. By applying a unified data model that integrates market trends, talent supply and demand, and resource costs, Adejumo expanded existing client relationships by more than one-third over the last year, far outpacing industry trends.
"Amy Bush's strategic leadership transforms challenges into opportunities," said Sevenstep's Chief Solutions Officer Paul Harty. "Her focus on delivering results, coupled with an ability to foster lasting partnerships, reinforces Sevenstep's role as a trusted talent solutions leader. Koye Adejumo plays a key, complementary role in our success, bringing operational ingenuity to the forefront, demonstrating the value of technology and data-driven decision-making that has helped Sevenstep stand out in the competitive talent solutions industry."
The HR Superstars list included multiple Sevenstep clients. Debbie Fulton of Diversified led the transformation of an HR function to a new level of enterprise efficiency and impact for a company that has grown dramatically over the past several years. Kerry Hutsell of The Standard successfully navigated her TA organization through a transformative period of growth and acquisition, driving large-scale change and helping to position her company for future expansion. Rachel McHugh of Sonesta enabled the successful integration of processes and people for an organization that experienced many acquisitions over a short period, setting the stage for future growth and success.
“We work in a business that depends on a limited talent supply with the skills we need," said The Standard’s Hutsell. "Having Sevenstep in our corner is critical in our evolution as a best-in-class talent acquisition function that could secure the skills we need well into the future. They enabled us to maintain and strengthen a talent function that is agile, smart and effective in a competitive workforce landscape.”
HR and Talent Innovation Spotlighted Globally
Sevenstep client leaders were also recognized in the HRO Association Awards, a separate HRO Today program celebrating the essential work HR professionals do daily.
Sevenstep partner Rachel McHugh at Sonesta won the HR Excellence Award for guiding Sonesta’s TA team through remarkable expansion, demonstrating innovation and strategic vision, and setting the stage for ongoing success.
“People are at the heart of everything we do, and that philosophy shapes every part of our business, including talent acquisition" said Sonesta’s McHugh. “Building a talent partnership that truly embodies the spirit of our industry requires a unique partner, and Sevenstep has absolutely exceeded our expectations. They’ve brought the expertise, dedication and creativity to deliver amazing hiring experiences, all while expertly navigating the complexities of the hospitality industry.
Sevenstep also won the Business Partnership Excellence Award for its work with a Fortune 10 healthcare company, a customer since 2019. Over five years of collaboration, they enabled the creation of an early careers program, successful recruiting events and a data-driven approach to workforce management
“Our clients include some of the most impactful leaders in business today. Sevenstep is proud of our partnership with them and grateful for the part we play in driving success and addressing critical challenges as they secure talent at all levels and types of skills,” said Sevenstep’s Executive Vice President of Client Services Noelle Paras. “Our team works hard to understand each client’s business and talent acquisition needs and challenges – for both permanent hiring and contingent staffing. We integrate and analyze the data and collaborate to find innovative, ready-for-everything workforce solutions that deliver the results our clients seek.”
As part of the Kelly Services family and its KellyOCG outsourced solutions division, Sevenstep continues to provide clients with the resources, expertise and breadth of capability that have earned it a reputation as a global talent solutions landscape leader. These recognitions continue to elevate Sevenstep’s reputation as a leading talent acquisition solutions provider, now bolstered by Kelly’s global footprint and capabilities.
About Sevenstep
Sevenstep is a global provider of strategic workforce solutions that enable business leaders to achieve ambitious goals and resolve complex workforce challenges. The company's recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed service provider (MSP) and total talent solutions are recognized for driving innovation and delivering impact for top companies around the world. Sevenstep is recognized as a perennial top RPO provider in the HRO Today Baker's Dozen Annual Customer Value Survey and an RPO and MSP key player by Everest Group.
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