Dynamic and results-driven Lead Recruiter with over 9 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, specializing in technical and non-technical roles. Proven track record of building strong relationships with hiring managers, optimizing recruitment processes, and driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Adept at creating and executing complex recruitment strategies, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience, and leveraging innovative sourcing techniques. Passionate about contributing to mission-driven organizations and supporting innovative technological advancements.
Hi, I’m
Andrea Rodda
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader
Santa Clara,California
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Apstra (Juniper Networks)Sunnyvale, CA
Senior Lead Recruiter
01.2021 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration to build strong partnerships and improve recruitment processes domestically and internationally.
- Promoted internal talent mobility and emerging talent across the enterprise.
- Converted metrics into data-driven reports for leaders and stakeholders to bolster recruiting functions.
- Assisted with the M&A integration.
- Implemented a comprehensive new hire onboarding process and recruiting marketing plan post-acquisition.
- Achieved goals through proactive candidate identification and recruitment of 10 internal and 36 external placements within tight deadlines.
- Increased sourcing efforts by 40% and qualified applicants by 20% through targeted marketing campaigns.
- Led and implemented a high-level global team transfer of 28 software developers.
- Streamlined time-to-fill by 15% and implemented a touchpoint system for regular check-ins with current team members.
- Created and maintained relationships with potential candidates and hiring managers.
- Attended career fairs and other networking events to build talent pipelines and identify prospective candidates.
Apstra (Start-up)Menlo Park, CA
TA Program Manager, Recruiting Operations
07.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Pioneered in-house recruitment process at Apstra, transforming the recruiting efforts on domestic and international roles
- Developed internal recruitment efforts and successfully hired 28 Software Engineers, among other key roles, prior to acquisition
- Initiated and designed the 'Welcome to Apstra' onboarding program
- Established a new internal recruitment process, improving hiring manager resume review by 90% and candidate experience by 50%
- Achieved a 30% cost reduction by optimizing staffing sourcing
- Implemented a weekly resume review process, reducing time-to-fill by 25%.
YahooSunnyvale, CA
Senior D&I Technical Recruiter, Activation & Experience
01.2017 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Identified, recruited, and onboarded 33 full-time engineers and 62 interns
- Conducted thorough phone interviews to evaluate qualifications and cultural alignment of applicants
- Managed negotiations and closures in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Collaborated with C-level executives to coordinate D&I events and managed the 'First Day Experience' initiative
- Developed and implemented the internal referral process.
YahooSunnyvale, CA
Technical Recruiter
01.2017 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Successfully recruited and placed 6 iOS developers within 6 months
- Built a strong candidate pipeline and employed Boolean searches to broaden applicant pools
- Managed the end-to-end recruiting process for the engineering mobile organization partner
- Collaborated with directors and managers to align with business goals
- Applied strategic negotiation tactics to secure optimal offers for both candidates and the company.
netPolarityCampbell, CA
Corporate Recruiter
01.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Identified and recruited 8-10 candidates for various contractor technical and non-technical roles every 6 months
- Responsible for all internal positions, including Account Manager, Finance, and Technical Trainers
- Sourced and recruited 10-12 new recruiters quarterly for internal recruiter training sessions
- Represented the organization at local college fairs and networking events, coordinating all onboarding
- Planned and coordinated all onsite hiring events and presentations.
Education
San Jose UniversitySan Jose, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Education
University Overview
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- People Operations
- Relationship Building
- Global Recruitment (EMEA)
- Executive Search
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Candidate Sourcing
- Process Improvement
- Data-Driven Recruitment
- Immigration Negotiation & Offer Management
- Onboarding Process Optimization
- Stakeholder Communication
- Change Management
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Taught Dance in a well know Bay Area Studio
- Volunteer at Saint France Cabrini Parish in San Jose, Ca
- Village House for the Homeless Volunteer
References
References
References available upon request.Work Preference
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Accomplishments
- Supervised and mentored a team of 2 staff members at Apstra.
- Achieved filling 37 open roles effectively within 16 months.
- Lead and implemented a high level global team transfer of 28 software developers.
- Achieved exceling hiring by introducing GreenHouse (ATS), implemented a resume review cycle and structured interviewing process which resulted in a 15% time-to-fill improvement.
- Attained a 30% cost reduction by optimizing staffing sourcing, which consolidated external firms from four to one.
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Timeline
Senior Lead Recruiter
Apstra (Juniper Networks)
01.2021 - 03.2024
TA Program Manager, Recruiting Operations
Apstra (Start-up)
07.2019 - 12.2020
Senior D&I Technical Recruiter, Activation & Experience
Yahoo
01.2017 - 06.2019
Technical Recruiter
Yahoo
01.2017 - 07.2017
Corporate Recruiter
netPolarity
01.2015 - 12.2016
San Jose University
Bachelor of Arts in Education