BRIAN WILLIAMS
Human Resources
Dallas,TX
Summary
As a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist, I bring two decades of experience to the forefront of recruitment excellence in various industries. My proficiency in full-cycle recruiting and talent sourcing has been instrumental in creating robust candidate pipelines, significantly decreasing time-to-fill and bolstering retention rates. My collaborative approach with hiring managers has refined recruitment processes and improved candidate selection, aligning with the company's strategic objectives. I am a passionate proponent of diversity and inclusion, dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers every individual to excel and contribute to our collective success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist
IES Communications
07.2020 - Current
- Drive full-cycle recruitment processes, focusing on technical roles across various data center sectors.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to develop tailored recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Understanding of data center design, including electrical and cooling plant & and operation thereof.
- Rack and stack equipment including commissioning of new racks. Strong structured cabling skills on fiber & and copper.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Kemper Insurance
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Established a robust employee referral program, increasing internal referrals as a key source of quality hires within the organization.
- Reduced agency reliance by proactively building internal talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles through targeted headhunting efforts and networking events attendance.
- Coordinated closely with HR colleagues on diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds could thrive professionally and personally.
- Created compelling job advertisements that accurately represented the company's culture and attracted diverse candidates from various backgrounds.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Belcan Engineering
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Negotiated salaries and hourly rates, extended.
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new hires and supported integration efforts.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and expectations.
- Developed targeted sourcing strategies for niche engineering roles.
Talent Acquisitions Manager
Attero Human Capital RPO
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Drive full-cycle recruitment strategies to attract top talent, enhancing candidate quality and diversity for Data Centers.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to establish clear hiring criteria, optimizing candidate selection processes.
- Implemented advanced sourcing techniques, including social media recruiting, to engage passive candidates.
- Monitored recruitment metrics and provided data-driven insights to streamline processes and improve outcomes.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Terminix
04.2008 - 01.2013
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing techniques, utilizing social media platforms to attract top talent.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to optimize job descriptions and streamline interview processes.
- Established and maintained candidate pipelines, improving engagement and retention rates.
- Advocated for diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a welcoming environment for all candidates.
Staffing Branch Manager
Labor Ready Staffing
08.2004 - 03.2008
- Conducted that balance of profit and loss and that end of the week comparing numbers to the previous weeks and year to date creating a spreadsheet for corporate to have insight on branch numbers.
- Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable agreements for both parties.
- Actively participated in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.
- Organized regular team meetings to discuss progress on open positions, share best practices, and strategize future growth opportunities.
Education
Diploma - High School
Byrd High School
Shreveport, LA05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2003
Skills
- Talent acquisition and development
- Payroll
- Staffing and recruitment
- Customer Service
- Screening resumes
- Talent acquisition
- Candidate Sourcing
- Recruitment planning
- Talent management
- Social Media Recruiting
- Candidate pipeline management
- Proficient in applicant tracking systems
- Applicant tracking systems
- Data-driven decision making
- Onboarding processes
- Candidate sourcing
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Social media recruiting
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 13 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist
IES Communications
07.2020 - Current
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Kemper Insurance
08.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Technical Recruiter
Belcan Engineering
10.2015 - 07.2018
Talent Acquisitions Manager
Attero Human Capital RPO
02.2013 - 09.2015
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Terminix
04.2008 - 01.2013
Staffing Branch Manager
Labor Ready Staffing
08.2004 - 03.2008
Diploma - High School
Byrd High School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
Southern University And A&M College
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