HR + TALENT KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Stop logging.
Start leading.
Jeff Arnold helps HR and Talent leaders stop being buried by manual work so they can step fully into their strategic role.
45–60 minute keynoteSHRM PDC eligible formatsCustomized for every audience
1,000+
automations built and shipped for real teams
100+
HR tasks identified as ready to automate
25%
of the workweek typically reclaimed
5
session formats, breakout to half-day
THE FLAGSHIP KEYNOTE
Your people didn’t choose HR to do paperwork. They chose it to do people work.
A story-driven keynote that reframes the AI conversation: technology does not replace great HR leaders; it elevates them. Through real people, real systems, and measurable outcomes, Jeff shows audiences how to eliminate digital manual labor and reclaim the time to lead.
Every session is customized from a pre-event call with your team, so the examples on stage sound like the work your audience actually does.
LENGTH
45–60 minutes
FORMAT
Main-stage keynote
CREDITS
SHRM PDC eligible
BEST FIT FOR
▸HR directors and vice presidents
▸Talent Acquisition leaders
▸Recruiting and staffing executives
▸HR technology conferences
▸Corporate HR and Talent teams
▸Leadership summits and annual kickoffs
SHRM Recertification Provider
RP10848
RP10848
WHAT ATTENDEES LEAVE WITH
Seven things they can use Monday morning.
01
A practical understanding of where AI and automation actually fit in HR and Talent work
02
Less fear that automation automatically means job replacement
03
A clear distinction between tasks that should and should not be automated
04
The OpsSprint method for identifying and removing operational friction
05
An understanding of the OpsMap framework for their own workflows
06
Language for leading honest AI conversations with executives and teams
07
And one practical action to take within the next seven days.
THE CORE MESSAGE
Automate tasks, not functions.
The fear in the room is always the same: if we automate this, what happens to us? Jeff answers it directly, with a framework that separates the work worth keeping from the work that should have never been human in the first place.
Technology doesn’t replace you. It elevates you.
The AI reads the resumes. The humans read the people.
Automation handles the tasks. You drive the results.
SESSION FORMATS
Five ways to put Jeff on your program.
From a 30-minute breakout to a half-day pre-conference intensive.
01
MAIN STAGE KEYNOTE
Stop Logging. Start Leading.
HR, Talent, recruiting and HR technology conferences, annual meetings, corporate kickoffs
45–60 minutes
SHRM PDC eligible
02
BREAKOUT SESSION
The 15 Hours Hiding in Your Recruiting Workflow
Concurrent tracks, corporate offsites, tactical sessions
30–45 minutes
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03
FIRESIDE OR PANEL
The Honest AI Conversation HR Leaders Aren’t Having
Executive interviews, moderated conversations, practitioner panels
30–45 minutes
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04
INTERACTIVE WORKING SESSION
The OpsMap Live: Find Your First $100K of Hidden Time
Recommended capacity 30–50 participants
60–90 minutes
1.50 SHRM PDCs
05
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
The Automated Recruiter Intensive
Half day, approximately three to four hours
3–4 hours
4.00 SHRM PDCs
SEE JEFF IN ACTION
See how a session actually lands.
Real implementations, real outcomes, and the trade-offs most speakers skip. Jeff makes complex systems feel accessible — even to audiences who don’t consider themselves tech-savvy.
WHAT HR LEADERS SAY
Booked once, invited back.
“In the first minute Jeff is on stage, you know he’s been where you’ve been and is here to help! His useful expertise and actionable tips are only matched by his genuine likability. Highly recommend for any HR audience.”
Julie G. Laperouse
Founder, Screaming Peacock; former Chief Talent Officer
“Jeff is one of those rare speakers who makes you feel like the content was built specifically for your team. He brings real credibility, practical frameworks, and a delivery style that keeps the room engaged from start to finish.”
Ciera Parks, MHRD SHRM-CP
CEO, CWC HR Solutions
“Jeff Arnold is the real deal when it comes to technology and automation. What sets him apart isn’t just his vast knowledge — it’s his ability to make complex systems feel accessible and relevant.”
Susan F. Filan, Esq.
Former Prosecutor; MSNBC Senior Legal Analyst
A PRACTITIONER, NOT A PUNDIT
Jeff has built the systems he talks about.
Over 20+ years, Jeff has designed and shipped more than 1,000 automations for HR, recruiting, legal, and professional-services teams. He is the author of The Automated Recruiter, an Amazon bestseller, and the founder of 4Spot Consulting.
That means audiences get the trade-offs, the failures, and the honest version — not a vendor pitch dressed up as a keynote.
PLANNER RESOURCES
Everything your committee needs, in one place.
One-sheets, formats, bios, headshots, intro script, and A/V requirements — no email thread required.
CHECK AVAILABILITY
Give your HR audience their time back.
Send the dates you’re holding and the team will follow up with availability, formats, and a tailored outline.