Colton Newmarch

Ranked #1 Start-Up Company in 2023 by Forbes.

• Source and recruit for Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Firmware, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, and UX Design (e.g., Full Stack Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Director/Manager, Technical Lead, Firmware IC, Sr.).
• Electrical Design Engineer, and Electrical Engineer Manager/Director.
• Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, X-Ray searches, Seekout, RecruitEM, Hired, GitHub, and Stack Overflow to target candidates within the hardware/software market.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate screenings, assessing technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and align with technical and organizational needs.
• Negotiated job offers and facilitated the onboarding process in collaboration with HR.
• Developed and maintained a robust candidate pipeline for future technical openings.
• Promoted Lunar Energy's employer brand through participation in tech meetups, career fairs, and industry events.
• Implemented best practices, conducted market analysis on compensation metrics, and ensured compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• The first internal recruiter expanded the company headcount from 45 to 275 employees, presented quarterly hiring metrics to internal board members, and achieved an 80% closing-hire rate.

• Managed full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to extending offers.
• Sourced and successfully hired for a variety of technical positions, including Full Stack Software Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, and Systems Engineering Managers/Individual Contributors.
• Engaged with managerial and stakeholder teams to plan effective headcount strategies.
• Led and mentored a team of junior-level talent acquisition partners, providing coaching and guidance to enhance recruitment performance, and support professional development.
• Analyzed key performance metrics to identify opportunities for process optimization, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced time to fill.
• Consistently achieved a fill rate of 15-18 hires per quarter, with a final source-to-fill rate of 85%.
• Managed a high-volume requisition load of 20 to 30 software and cloud-related positions concurrently.

(4-month contract assignment)

• Sourced and recruited candidates for high-volume engineering and manufacturing positions
• Managed time and resources, maintaining regular communication with business partners to provide updates on recruitment progress.
• Employed a variety of techniques and creative approaches to identify and attract top passive talent
• Conducted thorough behavioral-based interviews and phone screens to assess technical skills and cultural fit within Tesla's dynamic environment
• Ensured a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Oversaw full-cycle HR functions and recruiting across multiple locations, serving as the primary point of contact for managers, employees, and owners.
• Provided coaching and development for managers and staff to enhance organizational performance and employee satisfaction.
• Handled employee onboarding and offboarding processes to support seamless transitions.
• Utilized various sourcing tools, such as LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, and university recruiting, to identify and attract quality candidates.
• Managed job boards, and conducted phone screenings and onsite interviews to assess candidate suitability.

• Sourced candidates for technology and management roles at Facebook, ensuring alignment with both position requirements and organizational culture
• Managed applicant communications, conducting follow-up calls and coordinating phone and onsite interviews with hiring managers
• Collaborated closely with the recruitment team to prioritize and manage a high-volume requisition load of up to 30 roles simultaneously
• Leveraged ICIMS to maintain accurate workflow statuses for candidates and pre-hires
• Generated and provided daily reports on phone screening activity and interview scheduling, working directly with the Director of Operations
• Partnered with the recruitment and talent acquisition teams to streamline and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires