Malia Steel
Head of People · BRĒZ
Phoenix, AZ
In My Own Words
I am a passionate people and talent leader, working in Talent Acquisition for over 12 years. My focus has been leading recruiting and executive teams to build engaged and highly talented work forces. My goal is to offer a premium and inclusive experience for every teammate, candidate, and partner in every interaction.
What motivates me the most? Being part of a diverse community with strong growth culture, authentic human connections, meaningful core values and missions. Let's have fun building companies and intentional/fulfilling careers!
Placements: -C-Level and Executives -Tech/IT -Marketing -Administration -Sales -Finance -Training and Development -HR -Supply Chain -Facilities/Manufacturing -Distribution -Compliance -Legal -Expansion -Operations -Program Management -Corporate Sustainability -Community Relations/DEI -Physician/Medical -Technical roles -QA, Food Safety, Innovation, Product Development
Building teams in industries: -CPG -Cannabis -Manufacturing -Finance/Insurance -Medical
Skills: Talent acquisition, global placements, global strategy, labor planning, business development, talent data analytics, strategic recruiting development, leadership, Training and Development, leadership mentoring and coaching, candidate experience, budgeting, forecasting, negotiations, compensation analysis, ATS management/implementation, SOP and process creation, events, employer branding, networking and community partnerships
Work Experience
People Leader
BRĒZ2025 – Present
BRĒZ embraces a lifestyle associated with positivity and inspiration. It promotes a sense of well-being, relaxation, and social energy, suggesting a lifestyle focused on balance, enjoyment, and connection.
Head of People
BRĒZ2025 – Present
BRĒZ embraces a lifestyle associated with positivity and inspiration. It promotes a sense of well-being, relaxation, and social energy, suggesting a lifestyle focused on balance, enjoyment, and connection.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Steel Collective LC2024 – Present
I am a dedicated Talent Consultant with over 11 years of experience in identifying, attracting, and securing top talent for diverse industries. With a passion for connecting people with opportunities, I specialize in creating customized recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals and culture.
I have successfully partnered with startups, mid-sized firms, and Fortune 500 companies, driving initiatives that not only enhance hiring efficiency but also making a positive impact on every candidate's experience.
I focus on partnering with my teams with a strategic mindset and keen understanding of market trends, I utilize data-driven approaches to optimize recruitment processes and foster inclusive hiring practices. I am dedicated to building strong talent pipelines and cultivating long-lasting relationships between candidates and employers.
In addition to consulting, I am an advocate for continuous learning and professional development. I frequently shares insights through workshops and webinars, empowering both organizations and career seekers, to elevate and reach their goals.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Red Bull2023 – 2024
Vitalizes Body and Mind Red Bull gives wings to people and ideas
"Love Life. Take your work seriously, but not yourself. Enjoy the Journey."
Director of Talent Acquisition
Wyld2022 – 2023
Living life Wyld and sharing the adventure! Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.
Make a Mark We Blaze Our Own Trail Brand First We Mean Business
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Wyld2020 – 2021
Dynamic and passionate Talent Acquisition professional bringing energy and authenticity to everything I do! I believe in providing World-Class candidate experiences, driving equity & inclusion, and looking at every day as a chance to help companies & individuals make amazing things happen!
Living the dream here at Wyld in the world of Food/Beverage Manufacturing, CPG, Cannabis, & CBD. Hungry to learn more? Check us out! https://jobs.lever.co/wyld | Wyldcanna.com | https://wyldcbd.com
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
USI Insurance Services2019 – 2020
Partnered with national and regional Practice Leaders for Personal Risk line of business to create strategic talent sourcing.
Conducted all preliminary candidate interviews and assisted candidates through assessment process.
Extended all verbal and written offers and handled salary negotiations.
Participated in national sales training for Personal Lines producers in the High Net Worth market.
Experienced with recruiting passive candidates through social media, keyword search using online databases and Boolean operators.
Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter seat and worked with ATS Avature.
Professional Recruiter
Northwestern Mutual2018 – 2019
Making a positive impact one life at a time. Because life is happening now!
We don't think you should have to wait to live a full, happy life. Tomorrow doesn't mean the distant future.
It means, well, tomorrow.
60 years from now is the future, but so is 60 seconds from now. And we're here to help you make the most of all of it. Because when you're in control of your money and start realizing your financial goals, planning looks less like planning and more like living.
Territory Recruiter
Colonial Life2015 – 2018
Don't settle for an ordinary sales career contact me! • As the Territory Recruiter for Louisiana I continually look to build our Colonial Life family. • We focus on educating working Americans so they can make the right choices when it comes to their financial protection. • I am looking to bring on top talent that is enthusiastic, professional, and self-motivated to establish business 2 business partnerships. • We place high value on the personal 1-on -1 counseling we provide working Americans every day. • If you are looking for a career where you can; 1) make a difference in people's lives. 2) learn what you’re worth and 3) enjoy flexibility in your career than Colonial Life is the company you are looking for!
Employment Specialist
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center2013 – 2015
• As a part of the Human Resource department I held a Recruiting Employment Specialist role. Focusing on recruiting Professional, Nursing and Administrative positions for Our Lady of the Lake. I seek energetic, compassionate professionals in a number of areas including clinical roles, clinical support and administrative roles, professional roles, and leadership.
Education
University of Oregon
2008 – 2011