Christy Spilka

Christy Spilka is a nationally recognized Talent Acquisition (TA) leader and strategic architect of enterprise-level talent strategies that power growth, scale, and exceptional candidate experiences. As Vice President, Head of Talent Acquisition at Smile Brands, Christy leads end-to-end hiring strategy for over 600 dental offices and corporate teams, supporting a thriving organization of 7,500+ employees and advancing the mission: Smiles for Everyone!®

With over 15 years of experience leading global talent acquisition, Christy specializes in TA transformation, recruiting technology integration, and building high-performing, data-driven teams that align directly with business goals. A certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, she has spearheaded complex TA overhauls across healthcare, SaaS, and tech sectors—turning underperforming, decentralized hiring functions into agile, results-driven engines of growth.

Under her leadership at Smile Brands, Christy has:

• Implemented a modern, AI-powered recruiting tech stack (iCIMS ATS/CXM, Paradox AI, hireEZ)
• Scaled sourcing strategies to break hiring records in a competitive healthcare market
• Built real-time dashboard reporting for talent analytics and KPI-driven hiring decisions
• Launched a new career site and digital EVP storytelling initiative to enhance employer branding
• Earned national recognition including the ERE Candidate Experience Award and Recruiting Innovation Award

Christy is a champion for candidate experience and a passionate advocate for elevating the TA profession. She has delivered keynote sessions at top industry events such as Global TA Day, RecruitCon, iCIMS Inspire, and Talent Board’s CandE Workshops, where she shares insights on TA innovation, recruiting automation, and creating world-class candidate journeys.

Beyond her executive role, Christy contributes to the future of the profession as a Board Member and Past President of the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals (ATAP). Her thought leadership includes industry publications like ERE and ATAP's White Paper on Talent Attraction Strategy.

With expertise spanning TA transformation, AI in recruiting, employer branding, M&A talent strategy, and OFCCP/EEO compliance, Christy is a sought-after voice in modern workforce planning and a trusted advisor for organizations navigating the future of hiring.