Hi, I’m
Alex Armendariz
Senior Talent and Recruitment Leader
Do I dare.
Disturb the universe?
T.S Eliot, The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
Summary
Strategic and people-focused Talent Acquisition and Project Manager with 10+ years of experience designing and scaling inclusive recruiting pipelines across healthcare, tech, and government sectors. Adept at building strong stakeholder partnerships, leading global sourcing initiatives, and implementing data-driven hiring strategies that strengthen employer branding and improve talent outcomes. Bringing extensive international recruitment experience across North America, Europe, and Asia, with a track record of navigating complex markets and delivering impactful solutions in fast-paced environments. Known for driving diversity efforts, fostering collaboration, and creating structured, candidate-centric processes aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Logan Health
Talent Acquisition Partner & Project Manager
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Led large-scale, high-impact hiring efforts for critical healthcare roles, partnering across units including OR, ED, ICU, PICU, and NICU.
- Managed the RN Residency Program and NurseMatch Canadian Nurse Initiative, acting as program owner and operational lead.
- Drove university and community outreach; coordinated event attendance and travel to job fairs across the region.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion efforts through fair hiring practices and metrics tracking; co-chair of the IDEA Council.
- Developed and launched branding campaigns such as 'Day in the Life' videos, increasing candidate engagement by over 240%.
- Advocated for and implemented process improvements in recruiting workflows through Workday, Spark Hire, and Gem.
- Developed branded marketing materials - including email campaigns, digital flyers, and university mailers - aligned with priority hiring needs; crafted targeted outreach content that expanded candidate pipelines and boosted engagement across early-career and experienced clinical talent.
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting: Full-Cycle Recruiting | Pipeline Development | Diversity Sourcing | Interview Strategy & Design | Candidate Experience | Compliance (EEO, OFCCP) | High-Volume & Technical Recruiting
- Systems & Technology: ATS & CRM Platforms: SmartRecruiters, Workday, Greenhouse, Micro J, Gem, Taleo, FBR, PeopleFluent, Salesforce, Avature, Spark Hire
- Productivity & Communication: Microsoft Office Suite, Mailchimp, Highrise, Micro J, Text Blaze
- Social Media & Branding: LinkedIn Recruiter, Canva, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
- Strategic Operations: Contract Negotiation | B2B & B2C Sales | Data-Driven Decision Making | Stakeholder Engagement | Event Planning & Execution | Intern & Staff Management | Press & Media Correspondence
Cash App
Technical Recruiter
03.2022 - 03.2023
Stealth Startup
Technical Recruiting Lead
11.2021 - 03.2022
Facebook (Meta)
Technical Recruiting Lead
01.2018 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Recruited for the Infrastructure Technical Program Management (TPM) organization supporting teams in Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Developer Infrastructure, and Products & Platforms.
- Partnered with ~30 hiring managers, VPs, and recruiting leaders to set staffing priorities and drive strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Exceeded hiring targets by 160%, securing 10 hires within a 6-month period.
- Sourced highly specialized technical talent through Facebook Recruiter (FBR), proprietary ATS, LinkedIn, deep web searches, and events.
- Championed compliance and diversity hiring practices; 50% of hires were from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Led weekly status meetings and created data trackers to identify interview process roadblocks, influencing hiring strategy with metrics.
- Standardized phone screen templates to streamline evaluation and consistency across the team.
- Spearheaded the transition from 1:1 hiring to a scalable pipeline hiring model.
- Selected to lead Batch Day Interview training and playbook implementation across Foundation Recruiting.
- Led the TPM Branding Video initiative to boost employer brand visibility and candidate engagement.
Harris Corporation
Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition
01.2018 - 09.2018
Northrop Grumman, Aeronautics System
Technical Recruiting Lead
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Partnered with Directors, Hiring Managers, and HR to define staffing priorities and develop targeted recruitment strategies for the Oklahoma City Software Engineering Directorate for the B-2 and B-22 programs.
- Focused on hiring Software Engineers with active DoD clearances and embedded C/C++ experience in Agile environments.
- Hired 40 cleared engineers within a 6-month period by sourcing and screening ~15 qualified candidates daily.
- Drafted job descriptions and ensured requisition compliance with EEO, OFCCP, and internal hiring policies.
- Utilized Taleo, LinkedIn, ClearanceJobs, Monster, and Boolean search strategies to attract top-tier technical talent.
- Led sourcing initiatives and ad hoc recruiting events across directorates to address urgent staffing needs.
- Negotiated complex offers, including salary, sign-on bonuses, and relocation, ensuring smooth candidate onboarding.
- Compiled recruiting metrics to inform hiring strategies and presented weekly progress reports.
- Collaborated closely with security teams to verify and manage candidate clearance levels and transfer processes.
- Championed a high-touch candidate experience, providing market insights and strategic guidance to hiring partners.
Robert Half
Recruiting Manager | Direct Hire
01.2016 - 01.2017
California State Legislature
Communications & Recruiting Specialist
01.2014 - 12.2015
Procure America
Business Solutions & Recruiting Assistant
01.2012 - 12.2013
Education
Southern Methodist University
BACHELOR OF ARTS from HISTORY & PSYCHOLOGY
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Pipeline Development
- Diversity Sourcing
- Interview Strategy & Design
- Candidate Experience
- Compliance (EEO, OFCCP)
- High-Volume & Technical Recruiting
- ATS & CRM Platforms
- SmartRecruiters
- Workday
- Greenhouse
- Micro J
- Gem
- Taleo
- FBR
- PeopleFluent
- Salesforce
- Avature
- Spark Hire
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mailchimp
- Highrise
- Text Blaze
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Canva
- Contract Negotiation
- B2B & B2C Sales
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Event Planning & Execution
- Intern & Staff Management
- Press & Media Correspondence
Websites
Locations
- Whitefish, Montana
- Dana Point, California
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner & Project Manager
Logan Health
05.2023 - Current
Technical Recruiter
Cash App
03.2022 - 03.2023
Technical Recruiting Lead
Stealth Startup
11.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Harris Corporation
01.2018 - 09.2018
Technical Recruiting Lead
Facebook (Meta)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Technical Recruiting Lead
Northrop Grumman, Aeronautics System
01.2017 - 01.2018
Recruiting Manager | Direct Hire
Robert Half
01.2016 - 01.2017
Communications & Recruiting Specialist
California State Legislature
01.2014 - 12.2015
Business Solutions & Recruiting Assistant
Procure America
01.2012 - 12.2013
Southern Methodist University
BACHELOR OF ARTS from HISTORY & PSYCHOLOGY
Accomplishments
- Exceeded hiring targets by 160% within a 6-month period.
- Championed compliance and diversity hiring practices; 50% of hires were from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Hired 40 late to need engineers within a 6-month period, saving the organization from losing Billion dollar government contracts.
- Presented with the President's Award, which is the highest form of recognition for employees.
Certification
- Toastmasters International, Competent Communicator
- Toastmasters International, Competent Leader
Affiliations
- Toastmasters International
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