Jason Battles
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Strategic Senior Corporate Recruiter with a track record of high productivity and efficiency. Specialized in talent acquisition strategies, candidate relationship management, and compliance with recruitment laws. Known for excellent communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills, ensuring seamless integration of top talent into organizational culture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Labor Finders Inc.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Directed full-cycle recruiting for internal roles across 15+ states, consistently filling positions with top-tier talent
- Partnered with over 100 hiring managers to create and execute regional recruiting strategies for various roles, from entry-level to senior leadership.
- Developed and maintained talent pipelines through various sourcing channels, including job boards, resume databases, professional networks, and referrals.
- Designed and implemented effective recruitment processes, including job descriptions, interview questions, and candidate assessment criteria.
- Led the coordination of hiring events and participation in job fairs, enhancing the organization's visibility and networking opportunities.
- Delivered offer letters for all positions and explained essential information within the offer.
- Screened and interviewed candidates, providing expert recommendations to hiring managers for final decisions.
- Managed all candidate communications, ensuring a positive experience from application through onboarding.
Recruiter
Piper Aircraft Inc.
Vero Beach, FL
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted daily prescreens of both exempt and non-exempt candidates
- Recommended applicants to hiring managers based on detailed job descriptions and competencies
- Scheduled and managed initial and follow-up interviews for hiring managers and applicants
- Managed candidates throughout the recruiting life cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, referrals, counseling, negotiating, and job offers
- Delivered offer letters for all positions and explained essential information within the offer (e.g., benefits, compensation, non-compete clauses)
- Utilized traditional and non-traditional resources, such as career fairs, online job fairs, community networking events, and social media to identify and attract quality passive and active candidates
- Posted exempt and non-exempt job requisitions on LinkedIn, indeed, Monster, and internal Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Technical Recruiter
Oxford Global Resources
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted searches through strategic sourcing, including deep dive searches, cold calling, social media, internet mining techniques, and Boolean searches with internal and external applicant tracking systems (ATS)
- Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to find and attract desired passive and active candidates
- Consulted with management to identify recruitment needs and advised on recruitment options and strategies
- Maintained and developed a pipeline of eligible candidates for future open positions
- Set pay and resolved complex pay-setting issues based on Federal regulations and Agency policy and procedure.
Equal Opportunity Inclusion Manager
United States Army
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided diversity consulting services to organizational executives and employees designed to enhance organizational readiness, inclusion, retention, and improve employee engagement
- Collaborated with the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) in the development and implementation of D&I leadership capabilities, needs analysis, and training embedded into educational and leadership development programs
- Served as the Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) to senior-level and C-suite leaders for an organization of over 2,600 globally dispersed personnel
- Maintained and tracked all EO/EEO formal and informal complaints and training in the Equal Opportunity Reporting System (EORS)
- Performed audits, special projects, or gathered data related to staffing operations with the goal of improving customer services.
Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Army
Denver, CO
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Lead an Army Recruiting team of 10 Army Recruiters responsible for full cycle recruiting in an area of 153 square miles with a population of over 700,000 people
- Established and maintained a network within the community with 21 high schools, 6 colleges, and numerous community organizations
- Developed and implemented quarterly recruitment strategies to attract and engage with potential candidates
- Operated and Maintained an Applicant Tracking System of approximately 6 million potential applicants for enlistment
- Achieved 100% mission accomplishment for both Regular Army and Army Reserves for 10 consecutive quarters.
Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Army
Watertown, NY
01.2012 - 10.2016
- Managed a team of 5 Army Recruiters responsible for the Army enlistment needs of a 1,293 square mile area and a population of over 115,000
- Developed full cycle recruiting plans that aligned with the goals of the United States Army Recruiting Command
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Researched and interpreted Federal and agency-level policies, laws, and regulations related to recruitment and placement to provide advisory services to management, employees, and applicants
- Conducted behavioral based interviews to assess candidate’s qualifications and fit for Department of the Army positions
- Headed education partnership program which consisted of 10 highs Schools and 5 colleges.
Army Recruiter/Sourcer
United States Army
Miami, FL
10.2008 - 01.2012
- Interviewed candidates in person, by telephone, and video conference to assess their eligibility for Department of the Army accessions
- Managed applicant tracking system that included over 5 million personnel
- Performed searches for qualified candidates by visiting high schools, venues, job fairs, media advertisements, etc
- Generated applicant sources through college employment agencies, social media, and command activities
- Reviewed and evaluated applicants’ qualifications as well as eligibility for specific career fields
- Showcased US Army branding by attending over 60 job fairs and recruitment events
- Awarded Recruiter of the year for the Miami Recruiting battalion in 2011.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources
American Military University
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
American Military University
01.2018
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Social Media Recruiting
- Strategic Sourcing
- Online Job Boards
- ADP Workforce Now
- College recruiting
- Candidate pipeline development
- Community Networking
- SHRM standards
- Talent Acquisition
- Job Description Development
- Recruitment
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Recruitment Strategies
- Salary Negotiation
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Job fairs planning
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
Certification
- Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification
- Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Labor Finders Inc.
04.2023 - 07.2024
Recruiter
Piper Aircraft Inc.
01.2023 - 04.2023
Technical Recruiter
Oxford Global Resources
06.2022 - 12.2022
Equal Opportunity Inclusion Manager
United States Army
02.2019 - 10.2021
Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Army
10.2016 - 02.2019
Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Army
01.2012 - 10.2016
Army Recruiter/Sourcer
United States Army
10.2008 - 01.2012
- Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification
- Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Master of Arts - Human Resources
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
American Military University
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