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Max
Thedy

UF MBA Candidate  ·  UCF M.S. FinTech  ·  PHR  ·  Bilingual (FR)

Bilingual HR strategist with dual master's degrees (UF MBA + UCF M.S. FinTech), 9+ years driving talent acquisition, HRBP, and people operations across global enterprise, SaaS, and fintech environments — and a record of results measured in numbers.

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Max Thedy
Current Location
Orlando, Florida
Target Role
HR Consulting · HRBP · Senior Recruiting
Education
UF MBA (Dec 2026) · UCF M.S. FinTech · UCF B.S. Criminal Justice
9+
Years in HR & Talent
6+
Companies Served
MBA
UF Warrington (In Progress)
FR
Bilingual (French/English)
About

Building the bridge between people & performance

I'm a certified HR professional with over nine years of experience spanning talent acquisition, employer branding, people operations, and HR technology — from fast-growth startups and SaaS companies to enterprise tech and the U.S. Army Reserve.

My approach is simple: understand the business deeply, earn trust quickly, and help leaders make better people decisions. I'm actively exploring HR consulting, HR Business Partner, and senior recruiting leadership roles where I can bring that full spectrum of experience to bear.

Currently completing an MBA at the University of Florida (Warrington) with a concentration in Human Resources — complementing a Master's in FinTech from UCF. Two graduate degrees that bring both business-school strategic depth and technology fluency to modern HR leadership. A UCF B.S. in Criminal Justice rounds out a foundation built on systems, compliance, and human behavior.

Core Strengths
Stakeholder Partnership
Trusted advisor to hiring managers, leaders, and cross-functional teams across every level.
Talent Strategy
End-to-end ownership of talent pipelines, employer brand, and workforce planning.
Data-Informed HR
Using people analytics and HR tech to back decisions with evidence, not instinct alone.
Culture Building
Championing inclusive, high-engagement cultures grounded in belonging and psychological safety.
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MBA UF Warrington · Dec 2026
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M.S. FinTech Univ. of Central Florida
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PHR HRCI Certified
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CSM Scrum Alliance
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B.S. Criminal Justice Univ. of Central Florida
Career Timeline

A decade of people-centered impact

From Fortune 500 HR platforms and global fintech to early-stage startups and the U.S. Army, Max has built his capabilities in some of the most demanding people environments imaginable.
Senior TA Business Partner (Seasonal)
NXTThing RPO
Multi-client full-cycle recruiting delivery across Allstate Canada, Trackforce, and Tait Towers — averaging ~10 placements/month across licensed sales, enterprise SaaS, and engineering roles in the U.S. and Canada. Advises executives on talent strategy and labor market insights while managing up to 20 concurrent requisitions. Drives bilingual (French/English) hiring across North American markets.
Jul 2025 – Present
Current
HR Business Partner / People Ops Manager
U.S. Army Reserve
Directed workforce operations for 400–500+ personnel, maintaining 95%+ reporting accuracy across 5 subordinate units. Leads annual Command Climate Survey as Equal Opportunity Liaison, briefing leadership on organizational effectiveness. Advises command leadership on workforce planning, personnel risk mitigation, and staffing readiness across 12+ annual planning cycles.
Aug 2011 – Present
Active Service
Lead Global Talent Acquisition Partner
Software AG
Full-cycle recruiting for Pre-Sales, GTM, Product, and Marketing averaging 60 hires/year across U.S. and Canadian markets. Redesigned the global referral process — boosting referral volume by 27% and cutting time-to-fill by 9%. Partnered on post-IBM acquisition hiring sprint, onboarding 2,000+ employees in 2 months. Increased candidate engagement by 20% via Power BI–driven recruiting analytics.
Apr – Nov 2024
Enterprise SaaS
Senior Global Talent Acquisition Partner
Finastra
Led full-cycle recruiting across GTM, Product, Engineering, Payments, and Corporate Functions — filling 60+ roles/year within 45-day average time-to-fill. Increased qualified applicant flow by 20%, improved diverse candidate representation by 12%, and boosted talent management planning effectiveness by 15%. Integrated GenAI and LLM-based tools into sourcing workflows, improving recruiter efficiency by 15%. Built predictive workforce dashboards in Workday and iCIMS.
Sep 2021 – Nov 2023
Global FinTech
Recruiting Program Manager / Military Recruiter
ADP
Full-cycle recruiting for Sales, Engineering, Product, Healthcare, and Retail roles — placing ~50 professionals/year with an average of 60 hires annually in partnership with 20+ managers. Built and scaled military hiring programs achieving a client NPS of 9. Improved onboarding satisfaction scores by 11% and boosted qualified applicant flow by 18% through recruiting marketing analytics.
Dec 2017 – Aug 2021
HR Tech / Enterprise
Co-Founder · Head of People & HR
Snapgood
Co-founded a CSR-focused SaaS platform, raising ~$600K in venture capital across 5 investors. Led strategy, partnerships, and cross-functional execution. Built the people function from scratch and drove community impact through corporate volunteer programs aligned to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Jul 2015 – Feb 2020
Startup / Founder
Skills & Expertise

Built for modern HR leadership

Max brings a rare combination of business-school strategy, FinTech analytical depth, and a decade of people operations in the field — making him equally effective as an HRBP, HR consultant, or senior talent leader.

HR Business Partnering
Employee Relations Workforce Planning Organizational Design Performance Management Change Management Succession Planning Compensation & Benefits Advising Equal Opportunity & DEI
Talent Acquisition
Full-Cycle Recruiting Employer Branding Executive Search RPO Delivery Candidate Experience Headcount Planning Bilingual (French/English)
Technology & Systems
HR Tech (ADP, Workday) Applicant Tracking Systems Power BI & Dashboards People Analytics Data Reporting AI & Ethical Tech in HR GenAI / LLM Tooling R & Python
Leadership & Culture
Stakeholder Management DEI Initiatives Coaching & Mentoring Team Engagement Military Leadership Community Building
Peer Testimonials

What colleagues say

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What stood out was Max's innate ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships. Whether with candidates, team members, or stakeholders, he approached each interaction with genuine interest and empathy that is rare to find.

Former Colleague Finastra
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Max's character and professional integrity were evident in all his endeavors. He consistently demonstrated a high level of dedication and a commitment to excellence that contributed significantly to our team's success.

Former Colleague Finastra
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Max is a true asset to any team — bringing not only his skills in talent acquisition but also his remarkable ability to connect with people and build lasting relationships. His positive attitude made him a valued member of our organization.

Former Manager Finastra
Availability

What I'm looking for

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Role
HR Consulting · HRBP · Senior Recruiting Leadership
Company Stage
Mid-market to Enterprise; FinTech, SaaS, or Defense preferred
Location
Orlando, FL — Open to Hybrid or Remote
Start Date
Available Now — Ready to hit the ground running

Ready to build
something great
together?

I'm actively exploring HR consulting, HR Business Partner, and senior recruiting leadership roles in the Orlando area and beyond. With an MBA in progress, a Master's in FinTech, and 9+ years in HR — if you need someone who can think strategically and execute at every level, let's talk.

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