Ericka Parker
Dallas Metroplex Area ,TX
Summary
Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering 20+ years of recruitment strategy development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Consultant
BPM, LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Source and screen candidates for various roles and work with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Achieved higher-quality candidate matches by leveraging advanced search techniques on job boards and databases.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produces consistent results.
- Successfully achieved hiring goal of 115 new hires for specific non-profit organization in highly competitive San Francisco job market.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
HME, Through Johnson Service Group
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Championed use of data-driven decision-making within talent acquisition team, utilizing various analytics tools to identify trends and pinpoint areas for improvement.
- Managed vendor relationships with external recruiting agencies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient partnership agreements.
- Achieved under 50 days' time to fill for niche engineering and UK supply chain roles.
Senior Talent Aquisition Advisor
IRobot
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted full-cycle sourcing recruiting, collaborating with hiring managers and senior leaders to fulfill staffing needs.
- Developed and managed talent networks, enhancing candidate pipelines for key roles.
- Utilized sourcing tools such as Seek Out and LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage top talent.
- Advised on compensation strategies based on market trends and industry standards.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Illumina Thru ProUnlimited
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Enhanced talent acquisition efficiency by streamlining recruitment processes and implementing innovative sourcing strategies.
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
University Of California Office Of The President
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Utilized data-driven insights to inform recruitment strategy adjustments and enhance overall effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.
- Developed customized recruitment marketing campaigns to attract top talent in highly competitive industries.
- Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout entire hiring process, ensuring clear communication, timely feedback, and respectful interactions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address workforce planning needs and align talent acquisition initiatives with organizational goals.
- Continuously refined candidate search techniques by staying current on industry trends, tools, technologies, and best practices.
- Played an integral role in the successful expansion of the organization''s talent pool by sourcing, interviewing, and placing top-tier professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Successfully help staff center of excellence (UCPath) that serves more than 230,000 employees from each UC campus and medical center as well as vendors, location administrators, providers and policymakers from the University of California Office of the President.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ViaSat
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Streamlined internal interview processes, creating a more consistent and structured approach to candidate evaluation across the organization.
- Optimized job postings for search engine visibility, driving increased traffic to company career site.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
- Spearheaded diversity initiatives within the organization by partnering with affinity groups and attending targeted recruiting events.
- Created a robust talent pipeline by proactively identifying passive candidates through headhunting techniques and referrals.
Contract Recruiter
Accriva Diagnostics, General Atomics, Pharmalink
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Advised management on strategies for addressing talent shortages in specific functional areas or industries.
- Optimized job descriptions for maximum search engine visibility, attracting more qualified applicants online.
- Collaborated with HR team members on workforce planning initiatives, aligning recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
- Improved employee retention rates by conducting thorough reference checks and background screenings.
- Consistently met or exceeded hiring goals while maintaining a high level of candidate quality.
Corporate Recruiter
Science Applications International
01.2006 - 04.2013
- Recruited cleared professionals from Secret to TS/SCI full scope poly for government contracting divisions.
- Led diversity recruiting initiatives to promote inclusion and tap into underrepresented demographics.
- Project lead for college recruiting relations, achieving 100% results for three consecutive intern seasons at the University of California San Diego, Jacobs School of Engineering.
- Developed strong relationships with external recruitment agencies when needed, ensuring timely fulfillment of hard-to-fill positions or specialized roles.
- Worked closely with HR team to ensure smooth transition for new hires during onboarding process, including benefits enrollment and orientation sessions.
Staffing Consultant & Manager
Sedona Staffing, NDC, Express Personnel Svc.
05.1999 - 01.2006
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems, reducing time-to-hire rates.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized staffing solutions tailored to their specific needs.
- Expanded network of potential candidates through consistent outreach efforts at career fairs, industry conferences, and new emerging online platforms.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials and promotional strategies for the company to attract new clients and maintain existing ones.
- Utilized strong communication skills when presenting staffing solutions and conducting negotiations with clients to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Managed and motivated team of recruiters, quality assurance agents and new hire trainers to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
National University
La Jolla, CA01.2025
Skills
- Data-driven decision-making
- Candidate assessment
- Job Posting Optimization
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Candidate pipeline management
- Onboarding Best Practices
- Social Media Recruiting
- Competency-Based Hiring
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Consultant
BPM, LLC
06.2023 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
HME, Through Johnson Service Group
08.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Talent Aquisition Advisor
IRobot
05.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Illumina Thru ProUnlimited
11.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
University Of California Office Of The President
01.2019 - 11.2020
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ViaSat
03.2015 - 01.2019
Contract Recruiter
Accriva Diagnostics, General Atomics, Pharmalink
04.2013 - 03.2015
Corporate Recruiter
Science Applications International
01.2006 - 04.2013
Staffing Consultant & Manager
Sedona Staffing, NDC, Express Personnel Svc.
05.1999 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
National University
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