Blending AI and Human Insight To Define TA Success with Carin House of Grainger

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Navigating talent acquisition at scale requires a balance of technology, candidate experience and recruiter-driven success metrics. On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Carin House , Director and Talent Acquisition Partner at Grainger . They discuss her career journey, the scale of Grainger’s hiring operations, and how her team measures success in TA. Carin also shares initiatives that shape the candidate experience and her advice for those building careers in recruitment. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 02:31 Carin graduated from law school in 2008 and joined Grainger through a temp job. 03:57 Grainger is a global MRO distributor with a mission to keep the world working. 06:08 Carin’s team measures TA success with recruiter-driven metrics. 08:24 The future of TA lies in blending AI innovation with human connection. 10:05 Always ask the question in your mind — it can spark valuable insights. 10:39 Mistakes are opportunities to learn and move forward. Resources Mentioned: Carin House Grainger | LinkedIn Grainger | Website This episode is