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Scott Simmons

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Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition at Possible
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

Scott is a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Possible, where he was the 15th employee and the first HR person. He has deep expertise in building HR functions from the ground up, including compensation strategy, benefits, and employment branding. Colleagues describe him as supportive, dedicated, and resourceful.

Scott is actively exploring the practical applications of AI in the recruiting space, questioning the effectiveness of current tools. He is a SHRM Certified Professional and also holds a certification in Diversity Recruiting, underscoring his commitment to building inclusive teams.

He single-handedly established the initial HR principles and recruiting functions for a startup that has since grown to over 100 employees globally.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Middle
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Startup HR Foundations
As the first HR hire at Possible, he established the initial HR principles, benefits packages, and compensation strategy for the company from the ground up.
AI in Recruiting
He is actively questioning and exploring the real-world applications of AI in recruiting, looking beyond simple keyword matching for more impactful solutions.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Possible
8-2024 - 9-2025
Senior Manager, People Operations
Possible
4-2024 - 8-2024
Senior Recruiting Manager & Interim HR Leader
Possible
8-2016 - 6-2019
Talent Acquistion Lead
Axon
11-2014 - 8-2016
Contract Recruiting Specialist
Simple Staffing
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Education
2007 - 2007
Business Administration
Everett Community College
1977 - 1981
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Cupertino High School
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