Andrew Diaz
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with over a decade of executive experience in leading full recruitment cycles, driving high-impact sourcing strategies and delivering top-tier talent in competitive industries. Recognized for spearheading innovative recruitment initiatives that enhance diversity by 38%, improve candidate quality by 72%, and reduce time-to-hire by 67%. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to exceed recruitment goals and aligning talent acquisition strategies with organizational objectives. Expertise in fostering strong stakeholder relationships, leveraging advanced recruitment technologies, and building a compelling employer brand. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in recruitment practices, resulting in a track record of successful talent acquisition leadership and organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP Lead Technology Recruiter
Citi Group
USA Remote
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Spearheaded full lifecycle recruitment process procedures including sourcing screening, introduction to hiring teams, coordination of interviews, compensation discussion, offer extension and negotiation, closing and onboarding coordination to Citi Group Cyber Security IT professionals for (CISO) Chief Information Security Office and Enterprise Operations and Technology Departments.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics and delivered comprehensive reports to management, showcasing a notable 38% enhancement in diversity hiring and an impressive 72% surge in overall candidate improvement.
- Orchestrated efficient interview processes by coordinating and scheduling sessions with hiring managers and candidates, resulting in a remarkable 67% reduction in interview-to-offer time.
- Contributed to creating innovative recruitment processes and team-building exercises, fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment, and increasing recruiting productivity by 43%.
- Consistently surpassed departmental and team expectations, garnering over 120 positive feedback from managing directors and senior stakeholders for my exceptional contributions to their requisitions.
- Recruited for various roles including Cyber Security Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Business Analysts, GIAM & Bot Program Analysts, ISO Lead Analysts, Software Application Developers, Software Developers, Security Analysts, Application Security Architects, and Data Architects.
- Effectively educated and communicated with the organization, including senior stakeholders, hiring managers, and HR, on recruiting resources, systems, procedures, and compliance standards.
- Achieved the highest completion rate for requisitions, diversity, and military hiring within the (CISO) talent acquisition team for over two years, showcasing consistent productivity and success.
- Managed and nurtured active potential candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and engaging candidate experience.
- Contribute to the training and development of 13 new recruiters, as well as more than 100 hiring managers, department leaders, and directors, including establishing new training material standards, process, and procedure formats.
Regional Talent Acquisition Recruiter Manager
CTR Group
Jacksonville, FL
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed the full life-cycle recruiting process, collaborating closely with HR and Hiring Managers to assess staffing needs, ensure efficient requisition processes, and served as a talent advisor supporting hiring managers and business development.
- Conducted reference checks on shortlisted candidates to ensure the accuracy of information provided in resumes or applications.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted among existing staff members regarding their satisfaction levels with the recruitment processes.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to manage candidate pipelines efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all applicants.
- Implemented diversity initiatives within the organization through targeted outreach programs aimed at underrepresented communities.
Senior Lead Human Resources Recruiter
Mphasis Digital Risk
, Remote
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Directed full lifecycle recruiting, providing HR generalist support for multiple banking financial institutions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and develop job descriptions.
- Devised and implemented a comprehensive sourcing strategy, conducting pre-screening of candidates, and delivering pre-qualified diverse candidates for thorough evaluation by hiring managers.
- Evaluated candidate qualifications by analyzing resumes and conducting reference checks.
- Specialized in sourcing for major banking financial corporations, targeting positions such as Finance & Mortgage Closers, Underwriters, Call Center Representatives, IT Professionals, and Associate Software Engineers for campus recruiting initiatives.
Introduced streamlined and innovative sourcing techniques, incorporating ATS and Recruiting Software, to effectively engage both active and passive candidates. - Leveraged a range of sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Twitter, Facebook, BrassRing, IBM Kenexa, Monster, CareerBuilder, Handshake, Ripple Hire, and diversity-oriented sites and blogs.
- Conducted phone and preliminary interviews, and maintained accurate documentation on all candidates and candidate sourcing.
Engaged with hiring managers to overhaul job descriptions, improving applicant quality by 31%.
Regional Recruiter
Garda World Security Services
Jacksonville, FL
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Recruited and sourced individuals to join Garda World Security Services through proactive networking, cold calling, resume mining, and database searching.
- Conducted thorough prescreening and assessments to attract, engage, and present recommendations on qualified candidates.
- Assisted in developing compensation packages for successful candidates based on current market data.
- Utilized social media channels, such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, to increase the visibility of open positions within the region.
- Conducted interviews with potential candidates, evaluated resumes, and coordinated background checks.
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Innovative Construction Group
Jacksonville, Florida
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Recruitment for open positions involves actively sourcing both active and passive candidates through various channels, meticulously aligning their skills with client requirements, conducting interviews to assess skill and cultural fit, negotiating offers, and overseeing the comprehensive onboarding process.
- Negotiated compensation with new hires and educated hiring managers on market rates.
- Coordinated relocation services for out-of-town candidates including visa processing assistance if necessary.
- Advised management on best practices related to talent acquisition processes, including interviewing techniques and salary negotiations.
- Created detailed reports about the status of open positions and the progress of the recruitment process.
- Assisted in developing organizational policies that are relevant to employee relations matters including performance reviews, promotions, terminations.
Recruitment Branch Manager
Liberty Staffing LLC
Johnsonville, FL
11.2011 - 08.2017
- Directed and managed customer development activities within the office, emphasizing face-to-face customer service contact to establish and cultivate strong business relationships with both existing and inactive customers.
- Guided salary offers to ensure competitive positioning in the marketplace.
- Assisted in developing training materials regarding employment policies and procedures.
- Maintained applicant tracking system database records. Collaborated with stakeholders and hiring managers to comprehend their recruiting challenges and complexities, creating strategic recruiting solutions to address their specific needs.
- Participated in diversity initiatives within the organization.
- Created strategies for sourcing passive candidates through research and networking activities.
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Department of Defense Navy
Washington, DC & Jacksonville, FL
02.2005 - 10.2020
- Implementing specialized security protocols to safeguard critical properties through extensive knowledge and advanced techniques in guarding, patrolling, and providing physical protection to structures, beaches, warehouses, and materials, mitigating risks associated with fire, loss, theft, trespass, or sabotage.
- Managed confidential informant networks used during investigations into criminal activities.
- Conducted surveillance operations of suspects in a variety of environments.
- Provided security for high-profile individuals and events.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting investigative activities and findings.
- Attended training sessions and seminars to maintain knowledge of current law enforcement techniques and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
FORT BRADLEY MILITARY Academy
Caguas, PRSome College (No Degree) -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- HR Management
- Operations Management
- Candidate Sourcing & Screening
- Applicant Tracking System
- Employee Referral Programs
- Vendor Management & Contract Negotiations
- Risk & Control
- Training and Development
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Placement & Onboarding
- Team Management & Leadership
- Compensation Wage & Salary Negotiations
- High Volume Recruitment
- Social Media Recruiting Tools
- Compliance & Business Analytics
- Account Management
- Interviewing techniques
Certification
- Incentive Compensation for Managers & HR
- Cyber and Information Security
- Global Conduct Risk Management
- Department of Defense (DOD) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Investigator
- Global Fraud Awareness
- HR Code of Conduct for Employees
- Corporate Risk Management Framework
- HR Salary Structures Framework
- HR Privacy and Records Management Awareness
- Department of Defense (DOD) Information Assurance Awareness
- Department of Defense (DOD) Human Relations
- Department of Defense (DOD) Federal Law Enforcement
- Department of Defense (DOD) Evidence Collection
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Work Availability
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VP Lead Technology Recruiter
Citi Group
10.2021 - 05.2024
Senior Lead Human Resources Recruiter
Mphasis Digital Risk
04.2021 - 09.2021
Regional Recruiter
Garda World Security Services
01.2021 - 03.2021
Regional Talent Acquisition Recruiter Manager
CTR Group
02.2019 - 02.2020
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Innovative Construction Group
03.2018 - 11.2018
Recruitment Branch Manager
Liberty Staffing LLC
11.2011 - 08.2017
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Department of Defense Navy
02.2005 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
FORT BRADLEY MILITARY Academy
Some College (No Degree) -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
- Incentive Compensation for Managers & HR
- Cyber and Information Security
- Global Conduct Risk Management
- Department of Defense (DOD) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Investigator
- Global Fraud Awareness
- HR Code of Conduct for Employees
- Corporate Risk Management Framework
- HR Salary Structures Framework
- HR Privacy and Records Management Awareness
- Department of Defense (DOD) Information Assurance Awareness
- Department of Defense (DOD) Human Relations
- Department of Defense (DOD) Federal Law Enforcement
- Department of Defense (DOD) Evidence Collection
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