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Erik Renteria

Las Vegas

Summary

Personable and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition professional with over a decade of experience in high-volume recruiting, candidate experience, and onboarding for retail, corporate and distribution environments. Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment, build strong partnerships with hiring managers, and support organizational goals through strategic hiring practices. Adept at managing onboarding workflows, improving process efficiency, and creating a welcoming experience for new hires.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Partner

WHSmith North America (Marshall Retail Group)
Las Vegas
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed requisitions spanning high-volume roles to managerial positions across retail locations, distribution centers, and the corporate office.
  • Participate in community events, and engage with local organizations to build a strong candidate pipeline, and enhance brand awareness.
  • Working knowledge of the full-cycle recruiting process, including manager intake meetings, candidate sourcing and screening, and requisition life cycle management.
  • Source candidates through various channels, such as social media, job boards, online databases, and professional networks.
  • Pursue qualified passive candidates through networking, cold calling, and utilization of networking tools.
  • Collaborate closely with HR Talent Management Partners, and the Director of Talent Management, to address current and future hiring needs.
  • Coordinate first- and second-round interviews for roles ranging from entry-level to management positions.
  • Facilitate background checks, drug screenings, and the completion of digital onboarding documents.
  • Conduct site tours and deliver engaging and informative orientation sessions for new hires.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

WHSmith North America (Marshall Retail Group)
Las Vegas
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Lead recruitment for distribution center roles, managing sourcing, interviewing, and offer processes but also supported recruitment for home office and retail stores.
  • Partnered with department leaders to forecast staffing needs and create tailored hiring plans.
  • Managed applicant pipelines using ATS tools; scheduled and conducted interviews.
  • Represented the company at job fairs and hiring events, driving brand awareness.
  • Stepped in to manage onboarding functions, ensuring new hire readiness and compliance.
  • Maintain compliance by tracking and submitting 30- and 60-day performance evaluations.
  • Partner with the HR Director to stay aligned on evolving talent acquisition strategies and hiring priorities.

Distribution Center Manager

Marshall Retail Group
Las Vegas
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • Directed daily operations of a distribution center, managing a team of 80+ associates and supervisors.
  • Recruit, interview, and hire distribution staff and leadership roles to support operational needs and seasonal demand.
  • Shipped out over 300 packages out of state, over 100 local, and between 250,000 and 300,000 units per day.
  • Manage training, scheduling, and performance evaluations to maintain a high-performance workforce.
  • Implement KPIs and reporting dashboards to track productivity, labor costs, and inventory accuracy.
  • Oversaw maintenance of forklifts, box trucks, and conveyors.

Assistant Distribution Manager

Marshall Retail Group
Las Vegas
03.2014 - 02.2020
  • Supported overall DC operations, emphasizing productivity, safety, and process compliance.
  • Assist in recruiting the recruitment process by pre screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and contacting candidate references.
  • Resolved software and hardware issues related to inventory management systems.
  • Maintained conveyor maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
  • Delivered employee training and managed injury investigations and reports.
  • Played a key role in onboarding and training new hires, reducing turnover.
  • Conducted 40 and 80 day reviews.

QC Supervisor

Marshall Retail Group
Las Vegas
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Supervised 15+ staff, ensuring packing and processing aligned with quality standards.
  • Conducted team training and resolved discrepancies in purchase orders and shipments.

Distribution Center Associate

Marshall Retail Group
Las Vegas
07.2010 - 01.2012
  • Picked, putaway, and packed merchandise using RF scanners.
  • Operated forklifts and assisted with maintaining warehouse cleanliness and organization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cimarron Memorial High School
Las Vegas, NV
05.2007

Skills

  • Full-cycle recruitment
  • Onboarding and New Hire Orientation
  • Interviewing and Candidate Assessment
  • Applicant tracking systems
  • HR Documentation and Compliance
  • Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word)
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem Solving and Process Improvement
  • Bilingual (English, Spanish)
  • Brand awareness

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Partner

WHSmith North America (Marshall Retail Group)
09.2023 - Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist

WHSmith North America (Marshall Retail Group)
10.2021 - 09.2023

Distribution Center Manager

Marshall Retail Group
02.2020 - 09.2021

Assistant Distribution Manager

Marshall Retail Group
03.2014 - 02.2020

QC Supervisor

Marshall Retail Group
01.2012 - 03.2014

Distribution Center Associate

Marshall Retail Group
07.2010 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Cimarron Memorial High School

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