Alexander McDonough

Now Hiring: Data Center AIS Talent & Supply Chain for Amazon

Herndon, Virginia, United States

About

I am an HR professional with experience supporting organizations across talent acquisition, HR coordination, and people operations. My background spans recruiting, HR administration, onboarding, and employee support functions within both corporate and operational environments. I currently support technical recruiting for complex defense programs, sourcing and engaging highly specialized engineering and cybersecurity professionals. This work has strengthened my ability to partner with hiring managers, build strategic talent pipelines, and manage the hiring process while maintaining strong candidate relationships and compliance standards. Earlier in my career I worked directly within HR operations where I supported onboarding, HRIS data management, leave administration, employee records, and day to day HR office functions. I have experience assisting with FMLA and leave processes, maintaining employee documentation, supporting orientation programs, and working with HR systems such as ADP, UltiPro, Ceridian, and iCIMS. These experiences helped me develop a strong interest in the broader HR function. I enjoy the operational side of human resources including improving processes, supporting HR initiatives, coordinating programs, and helping create positive employee experiences. I am currently focused on continuing to grow within the HR field and expanding into a broader HR Generalist role where I can contribute across HR operations, employee support, and talent acquisition. I am always open to connecting with HR professionals, talent leaders, and organizations focused on building strong teams and workplace cultures.

Experience

  • Lead Technical Recruiter at Amazon
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Technical Recruiter at MAG Aerospace
    Oct 2023 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    - Full Cycle Recruiter for DoD and C5ISR contracts, as well as internal corporate hiring needs. - Serve in identifying Key Personnel (KP) candidates during proposal efforts for new and recompete contracts. -Partner with BU, BD, proposal, and program teams to pre-identify KP talent aligned withy contract requirements and incumbent transitions. - Consistently exceeded placement quotas through data-driven sourcing and consultative engagement. - Managed full recruitment lifecycle in ICIMS: job creation, candidate screening, documentation. - Sourced passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and referrals. - Delivered market insights to stakeholders, shaped hiring strategies, and built strong talent pipelines.

  • HR Ops at ABM Industries
    May 2023 - Oct 2023 · 6 mos

    - Led onboarding, FMLA/LOA processing, and HRIS data entry for field and corporate staff. - Supported station management with recruiting, employee engagement, and compliance. - Created and distributed employee documentation and performance tracking materials.

  • Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator at The Salvation Army
    Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 · 3 mos

    - Designed flexible scheduling framework to enhance work-life balance for regional employees. - Reorganized internal SharePoint for improved document access and workflows.

  • Human Resources Generalist at Cogent Communications
    Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 · 3 mos

    - Managed onboarding logistics, COVID compliance communication, and HR database updates. - Drafted offer letters, processed verifications, and supported employee benefits inquiries.