Erwin Tellez
Riverview,FL
Summary
Resourceful and meticulous Recruiter with over 18 years of experience communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of personnel, agencies, hiring managers and candidates to maximize talent quality. Solutions-oriented relationship builder focused on cultivating and maintaining industry partnerships to maintain consistent candidate pipeline.
Methodical and well-coordinated administrative professional well-versed in recruitment strategies. Comfortable multitasking in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Proficient in organizing schedules and paperwork.
Seasoned recruiting professional with proactive, flexible and hardworking approach to accomplishing employer hiring objectives. Works well with job boards, LinkedIn and ATS systems. Skilled in coaching, overseeing and encouraging successful recruiters.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
U.S. Army
Aguadilla, PR
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided individual and group counseling services to students.
- Conducted assessments, interviews, and observations of student behavior.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to reduce problem behaviors among adolescents.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Reviewed job descriptions, identified necessary changes and updated accordingly.
- Created training materials for new hires and provided orientation sessions.
- Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to identify areas of improvement in the organization.
- Analyzed workforce data to develop strategies that address recruitment needs.
- Managed applicant tracking system to ensure accurate records of applicants and employees are maintained.
- Maintained confidential personnel files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department.
- Organized recruitment events such as career fairs and open houses.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between staff members through mediation or other dispute resolution techniques.
- Provided advice and counsel on employee relations issues ranging from attendance problems to harassment claims.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
- Worked cross-functionally to optimize efficiency and execute on HR business processes.
- Participated in educational opportunities and read technical publications, updating job knowledge.
- Researched and analyzed recruitment data to provide detailed statistical reports.
- Developed recruitment updates to review trends, competitive intelligence and talent demographics.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
- Informed or trained management on interviewing, performance appraisals or documentation of performance issues.
US Army Recruiter
US Army
San Antonio , TX
08.2011 - 12.2024
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding recruitment activities.
- Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
- Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Helth Care Recruiting
U.S Army Recruiting Command
Tampa, FL
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented human resources strategies to support organizational goals.
- Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, performance management, disciplinary action, and terminations.
- Conducted recruitment processes including job postings, interviewing, background checks, and onboarding new hires.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures related to employment laws and regulations.
- Prepared reports on employee turnover rates, benefit utilization trends, and other HR metrics.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that operational objectives were met in a timely manner.
- Facilitated communication between employees at different levels within the organization.
- Implemented strategies to promote diversity initiatives in the workplace.
- Advised senior management on best practices for recruiting talent from external sources.
- Participated in career fairs or other events aimed at promoting job opportunities at the company.
- Reviewed resumes of applicants before forwarding them onto hiring managers for consideration.
- Organized and maintained records to facilitate programs, events and activities.
- Recruited and trained new employees to manage overall talent acquisition.
- Created comprehensive orientation program to acquaint new employees with company programs, guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented hiring criteria and employment selection assessments to improve staffing quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT06-2008
Skills
- Confidentiality handling
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Employer Branding
- Job Posting Optimization
- Recruitment Marketing
- Onboarding Coordination
- Hiring Metrics Analysis
- Passive Candidate Engagement
- Screening resumes
- Performance Evaluation
- Applicant sourcing
- Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Startup recruitment
- Interviewing techniques
- Networking
- Self-Motivated Work Ethic
- Contracting
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Interviewing Clients
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Background Checks
- Human Resource Management Systems
- Hiring Requirements
- Candidate pre-screening
- Networking Events
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recruiter
U.S. Army
06.2022 - Current
Helth Care Recruiting
U.S Army Recruiting Command
12.2018 - 06.2022
US Army Recruiter
US Army
08.2011 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Post University
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