Stuart Friedman is President and Chief Talent Officer of HR Talent Alliance, where he partners with organizations to solve complex hiring and talent challenges while helping professionals navigate career growth, leadership opportunities, and career transitions.

With more than 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, executive search, HR leadership, and career advisory, Stuart brings a practical, relationship-driven approach to every client engagement. He advises organizations on Fractional Recruitment & Placement, Executive Search, Talent Strategy, and Workforce Planning, providing guidance grounded in real-world hiring experience—not theory.

Because Stuart has worked across both sides of the talent equation, he understands the challenges organizations face when building teams and the complexities professionals encounter when making important career decisions. This perspective allows him to serve as a trusted advisor to both organizations and individuals navigating today's evolving talent marketplace.

A respected leader within the HR profession, Stuart served as President of New York City SHRM from 2020–2022. He is also the only individual to receive the organization's Lazarus H. Brieger Leadership Award three times, recognizing his leadership, innovation, mentoring, and service.

Stuart believes that People = Talent—and that exceptional organizations and exceptional careers are built through thoughtful decisions, trusted relationships, and a commitment to investing in people.