“Michael has made valuable impacts on every project and team I've seen him be a part of. In both his talent acquisition and DEIB leadership roles, Michael takes the initiative, delivers results, stays balanced, and does so with a warm, personable attitude. He is a strong recruiter who takes his work very seriously, and his hiring managers have sung praises for it. I've had the pleasure of managing Michael for about a year and am confident in his ability to consistently solve problems and drive success.”

— Sam Rezaeian, Talent Acquisition Director

“Mike is a gifted talent acquisition professional. I have worked with Mike for a little over 6 months and have admired his ability to manage an extremely high volume of job reqs while keeping managers and candidates updated on the process. He also has a knack for sourcing candidates for difficult-to-fill roles. Mike is a natural leader with an innate ability to read situations and people quickly and accurately.”

— Christie DiPietro, Talent Acquisition Manager at TK Elevator

“I have had the great pleasure of working with Michael for nearly two years, and he reported to me directly as our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager at ORS Partners. Michael excels at everything he does; he is a respected leader, a trusted confidant, and an exceptional recruiter. Anything Michael was ever asked to do, he did without hesitation and carried through to completion. His knowledge of DEIB, talent acquisition, and human resources will make him a valued and valuable resource within any organization.”

— Leslie Hafter, Senior Vice President, Operations at ORS Partners

“Michael has been a driving force in the recruiting industry. I had the pleasure of having worked with him, and he is not only a great professional, but also a dynamic leader and a dedicated and career-driven individual. Michael supervised his team well and always ensured that we all succeeded.”

— Julie Fletcher, Client Service Assistant at First100 Legal

“Michael was instrumental in helping fill a position within my department. He found qualified talent quickly and walked me through the process every step of the way. He made the acquisition process a breeze for me and took many hours of pain off my plate. I cannot recommend him enough! Thanks again, Michael!”

— Roger Sutherland, Director of Database Development at Strategic Link Consulting

“I worked with Michael at Aon Hewitt supporting BMO. Michael is knowledgeable in recruiting and sourcing. He is innovative, a leader, and does not hesitate to pull his sleeves up and help you. He is customer focused and will go above and beyond to ensure his clients are pleased.”

— Charmane (Croll) M., Global Talent Scout at Organon

“Michael is a pleasure to work with on a personal and professional level. His keen business sense coupled with his amazing aptitude for creating proprietary spreadsheets to build your business is outstanding. He is extremely knowledgeable about his area of business and always willing to share ideas among team members. I would highly recommend Mike for any projects, as he is an asset to have on any team.”

— Geri Guidote Hernandez

“I've worked with Mike several times while hiring employees at BMO Harris. Mike is extremely professional, and I always feel like he is working hand in hand with me to ensure we are getting the best candidate for the position. He's very attentive, prompt with call backs, and available when I need him. Easy to work with and very receptive to feedback. Mike made the hiring process very easy for me!”

— Brett Lewis, Senior Manager at BMO Harris Bank

“Michael came to work with Ossanna Consulting in 2006 and was immediately productive for us as a recruiter, working both on-site with a client as well as virtually. He is self-motivated, productive, low-maintenance, and loyal. He worked for Ossanna at one of our highest-profile, most discerning clients, and they loved him! I would recommend Michael as a solid senior recruiter or recruitment consultant.”

— Nikki Teik, Owner/President at Ossanna Consulting Group

“I worked with Mike for a number of years while employed at Harris. As a recruiting business partner, Mike was very engaging and professional and overall provided an excellent customer service experience. Mike had a wonderful personality and was always willing to find creative solutions when faced with a difficult hire or challenging business partner.”

— Janet Smither, CPC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

“I loved working with Mike! He is a great recruiter that listens to what you are looking for and makes sure he finds it for you. He provided insight and knowledge during the hiring process that made the process much easier...and much more fun!”

— Stacy Brown, Deposit Product Operations Risk & Reporting Analyst

“I had the pleasure of having Michael Lukens on my team during my tenure at Hewitt. Michael consistently received excellent feedback from his hiring leaders and fostered a positive experience for his candidates. Michael combines passion for what he does as well as compassion for those he serves and supports. He operates autonomously but knows when to surface concerns or ideas that serve the greater good.”

— Mark Tippery at Cielo

“Michael was always there with a smile and worked hard to relate with his co-workers and candidates alike. When we were both starting out at Hewitt, he was the only other contractor around, and we hit it off well enough to stay in touch throughout different assignments.”

— Ryan J., Township Administrator at Warren Township

“There are not enough words to describe the thoughtfulness, passion, compassion, and leadership qualities Michael possesses. I had the opportunity to work alongside Michael in his role as DEIB Program Manager at ORS Partners. When Mike took on this responsibility, he brought a vision, structure, and ongoing connection that was not imagined. He is a true collaborator and championed multiple DEIB initiatives.”

— Jessica Filpo, Leader in Learning and Development

“I had the privilege of working alongside Michael at ORS Partners, where he spearheaded our DEIB efforts. Michael possesses an exceptional ability to cultivate remarkable experiences, tackle challenges, mediate effectively, persuade convincingly, provide coaching, and handle conflicts with both dynamism and compassion. He also consistently exceeded his designated responsibilities, going the extra mile to ensure the achievement of our DEIB objectives.”

— Marianne R., HR | Talent Manager

“It has been such a pleasure working with Mike, both on a personal and a professional level. His optimistic, enthusiastic attitude, coupled with his experience, knowledge, and sharp intellect, make him an essential part of my social media team. On top of excelling at his current role as a senior sourcing specialist, he has volunteered his time, efforts, and talents on the social media team, and we are lucky to have him.”

— Allison Kruse, Head of Global Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing at Baxter