Tom Lott is the Director of Recruiting in Klinedinst PC’s San Diego office. A seasoned talent acquisition and HR operations executive, he brings more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and modernizing recruiting functions across the legal, global professional services, and healthcare sectors.

Known for aligning talent strategy with business objectives, Mr. Lott helps organizations accelerate growth, strengthen workforce readiness, and elevate the impact of their HR functions. He has led enterprise transformations that deliver measurable results, including double-digit reductions in time-to-fill and cost-per-hire, multimillion-dollar savings through technology modernization, and improved hiring manager and candidate satisfaction.

At Klinedinst, Mr. Lott partners with both hiring leaders and candidates to drive thoughtful, effective hiring outcomes. He focuses on identifying top talent while guiding candidates into roles where they can thrive long term within the firm’s collaborative culture. Whether leading strategic recruiting initiatives, coaching candidates through critical interviews, or advising leadership on defining success, his approach centers on clarity, efficiency, and results.

Based in San Diego, Mr. Lott brings a global, data-driven perspective to talent leadership, helping organizations scale in today’s dynamic business environment.