FRANCISCO JAVIER CASTRO
Human Resources Specialist
Waco,USA
Summary
Results-driven Recruiter Specialist and Human Resources Professional with a focus on Recruitment, Onboarding, Sourcing, Payroll, and Employee Development. Proven track record in identifying and attracting top talent, adept at sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding candidates to meet organizational objectives. Collaborative team player with a knack for adapting to evolving needs seamlessly. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, relationship-building abilities, and strategic recruitment acumen.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiter Specialist
ADP Services
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Recruited, skilled positions, in Automotive Production (Engineering) for Mexico, Canada, USA
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and expectations.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by streamlining the interview process and providing timely feedback to candidates.
- Facilitated candidate sourcing through targeted outreach and networking.
- Conducted comprehensive screening processes to identify qualified applicants.
- Managed applicant tracking system to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated interview schedules, enhancing communication between candidates and staff.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, leading to more efficient communication and better understanding of their needs for open positions.
Senior Recruiter- Multi-State
BSN SPORTS
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent for various roles.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings and assessments to ensure alignment with organizational needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to enhance recruitment efforts and employer branding.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes and improve candidate experience.
- Established strong relationships with candidates, fostering a positive experience throughout the hiring journey.
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
- Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
Corporate Recruiter
American Income Life Insurance
- Recruited for management and marketing communication roles, quality assurance, sales, AI records, telephone verification, customer service operators, customer retention, conservations specialists, and Sr Claims manager roles for Waco and McKinney Texas
- Interviewed prospective candidates on LinkedIn, Job Boards, Internal Database, social media, job fairs, and Referrals
- Tracked candidates through all phases of the recruitment process
- Built candidates pipelines to fill current and anticipated vacancies
- Conducted candidate screenings to identify qualified applicants for various insurance positions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and establish recruitment strategies.
Corporate Technical Recruiter
Peoplelink Staffing (Contractual)
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process, enhancing candidate experience and satisfaction.
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the interview process and providing timely feedback.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate sourcing using LinkedIn, job boards, and networking events.
- Screened resumes and applications to identify top talent for technical roles.
- Coordinated interview processes between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring smooth communication.
- Maintained accurate records within the ATS to ensure data integrity and enable meaningful reporting for ongoing analysis of recruitment metrics.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment life cycle for multiple business units across various locations nationwide, consistently meeting or exceeding hire targets each quarter.
Recruiter Specialist
MVP Staffing/PSG Group
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Sought, interviewed, and extended job offers to high skilled, entry level, light industrial, professionals for Dallas, Houston, locations
- Set up new hires, process terminations, wage garnishments, new enrollment to direct deposits, pay cards, transfer time hours, and upload to the time keeping system, maintained updated employee information on database
- Ensured all employees are paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with policies and governmental regulations
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information hours
- Provided timely feedback to candidates, improving overall candidate experience.
- Assisted in developing recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals.
Payroll Specialist
American Consolidated Media
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees using ADP Workforce Now.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations in payroll processing.
- Collecting and verifying timesheets
- Answering employees' questions and concerns regarding payroll
- Calculating payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions
- Assisted in resolving employee inquiries related to payroll discrepancies.
- Conducted audits of timekeeping data to maintain accuracy in payroll calculations.
- Collaborated with HR to update employee records and benefits information.
- Managing payment discrepancies and disputes
- Creating payroll reports
- Prepared multi-state tax filings
- Set up new hires, processed terminations, wage garnishments, direct deposit, and maintain update and correct employee information
- Prepared W2’s and other statements and report as needed
- Processed Employment Verifications
Human Resources Recruiter
Continental Cabinets
04.2002 - 08.2008
- Diplomatically resolved conflicts and grievances, as well as issues relating to terminations, EEO, and sexual harassment, shift transfers, overtime, rotation, seniority, and promotions
- Reviewed applicants to evaluate if they met position requirements and conducted full-cycle onboarding process, new hire training
- Conducted HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance
- Process full cycle payroll for over 500 associates
- Maintained employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information retrieved from the time-keeping system
- Set up new hires, process terminations, wage garnishments, new enrollment to direct deposits, pay cards, transfer time hours, and upload to the time keeping system, maintained updated employee information on database
- Ensured all employees are paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with policies and governmental regulations
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role specifications and identify ideal candidate profiles.
- Coordinated interview schedules, facilitating communication between candidates and hiring teams efficiently.
- Developed job postings for various platforms, enhancing visibility and attracting diverse talent pools.
- Assisted in onboarding processes, providing new hires with necessary resources and information for success.
- Worked on special HR projects to promote and enhance services offered.
Education
High School- Diploma -
North Star Academy
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration and Management
Universidad de Morelia, A.C.
01.2002
Skills
- Talent acquisition specialist
- Payroll administration expert
- Skilled talent acquisition specialist
- Human resources specialist
- International recruitment specialist
- Customer account coordination
Certification
- Professional Recruiter Certification
- AIRS- PRC
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Recruiter Specialist
ADP Services
01.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Recruiter- Multi-State
BSN SPORTS
04.2019 - 12.2021
Corporate Technical Recruiter
Peoplelink Staffing (Contractual)
01.2018 - 04.2019
Recruiter Specialist
MVP Staffing/PSG Group
01.2013 - 12.2017
Payroll Specialist
American Consolidated Media
01.2008 - 12.2012
Human Resources Recruiter
Continental Cabinets
04.2002 - 08.2008
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration and Management
Universidad de Morelia, A.C.
Corporate Recruiter
American Income Life Insurance
High School- Diploma -
North Star Academy
SOFTWARES
- Oracle
- Temp Works
- Excel
- Staff Suite
- MS Office
- Lotus Notes
- Avionte
- SimpleVMS
- Outlook
- Peachtree
- AS400
- SilkRoad
- Ulti-Pro
- ADP
- Kronos
- PeopleSoft
- WorkDay
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