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Heather Dycus

McKinney,TX

Summary

Recruiter well-versed in developing and strengthening relationships with internal team members, companies and applicants in order to quickly fill open technical positions with best-fitting candidates. Proficient in sorting resumes, determining applicant eligibility, and performing skill assessments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Senior Technical Recruiter

Amazon Prime Products
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop targeted recruitment marketing campaigns for Sr. Software Developer and Director level roles.
  • Conducted comprehensive technical and behavioral-based candidate screenings and interviews to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
  • Established robust referral program, increasing quality of applicants and reducing recruitment costs.
  • Cultivated diverse talent pipeline by proactively networking within industry events and conferences.
  • Trained junior recruiters in best practices, contributing to improved team performance and productivity.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates

Contract Manufacturing Senior Recruiter

QORVO
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring timely and cost-effective fulfillment of open positions.
  • Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
  • Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems and prioritizing high-impact roles.
  • Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
  • Increased diversity hiring initiatives through targeted outreach efforts and partnerships with professional organizations catering to underrepresented groups.
  • Implemented innovative recruiting techniques to attract top talent in competitive market.
  • Presented employers with up to 20 candidates each month.

Corporate Recruiter

Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Sourced and identified legal and technical candidates through internal Applicant Tracking System, and other unique channels, resulting in high volume of suitable applications
  • Created new job postings and posted jobs to appropriate job boards, resulting in high volume of qualified applicants
  • Collaborated with marketing team to promote employer brand through targeted campaigns and social media presence, attracting top talent.
  • Utilized data-driven approaches to evaluate recruitment metrics, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies as necessary.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews with potential candidates, effectively assessing their skills and cultural fit for organization.
  • Partnered with external recruiting agencies when necessary to source hard-to-find talent quickly without sacrificing quality standards.
  • Conducted thorough reference checks on prospective employees, ensuring accurate representation of skill sets and past experiences.
  • Managed high-volume requisition loads efficiently by prioritizing critical openings and building pipelines of qualified candidates.

Contract Manufacturing Recruiter

Texas Instruments
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed full life cycle recruiting for Texas Instrument's largest semiconductor fabrication, creating search strategies, actively sourcing candidates, pre-screening, sharing qualified candidates with hiring managers, extending offers, and placing over 100 engineering candidates
  • Worked with management to develop job descriptions and finer details around role, resulting in over two hundred placements
  • Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to address specific recruitment challenges and develop tailored solutions.
  • Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.

Senior Corporate Recruiter

APCON, Inc.
02.2015 - 04.2017
  • Analyzed and refined full recruitment cycle for corporate positions in Plano and Oregon locations, from sourcing applications to final offers; reduced hiring time by 25% and improved candidate quality by 30%.
  • Provided coaching and guidance to junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing top-tier technical talent.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with HR Business Partners, Compensation Analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth hiring process from talent acquisition to onboarding stage.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of recruiting trends, technologies, and best practices by attending conferences and participating in industry webinars.
  • Established trusted relationships with external partners, including staffing agencies, universities, and professional associations to expand talent network.

Technical Recruiter

Volt Technical Resources
01.2010 - 03.2015
  • Built lasting connections with universities'' career services departments and participated in campus recruiting events, contributing to strong talent pipeline.
  • Successfully filled numerous hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks.
  • Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities and provided regular updates to stakeholders on progress towards hiring goals.
  • Established long-term partnerships with clients by consistently delivering high-quality talent matches tailored to their specific needs.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Skills

  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Social Media Recruiting
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Passive Candidate Engagement
  • Advanced Boolean Search
  • Technical knowledge

Timeline

Contract Senior Technical Recruiter

Amazon Prime Products
04.2022 - 05.2024

Contract Manufacturing Senior Recruiter

QORVO
02.2021 - 03.2022

Corporate Recruiter

Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
02.2018 - 03.2021

Contract Manufacturing Recruiter

Texas Instruments
01.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Corporate Recruiter

APCON, Inc.
02.2015 - 04.2017

Technical Recruiter

Volt Technical Resources
01.2010 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Stephen F. Austin State University

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