JESSICA CARABEO
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Recruiting and Project Manager with a proven track record in managing full lifecycle recruiting processes, HR compliance, and cross-functional project management. Expertise in sourcing, onboarding, HRIS systems, and developing recruitment strategies in both corporate and contract environments. Skilled in leveraging technology trends to identify top talent and enhance recruitment processes. Adept at mentoring teams and collaborating with senior management to ensure timely project completion and compliance with HR standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Recruiter II
Everi Holdings
03.2022 - Current
- Managed the full lifecycle recruiting process for technical and non-technical roles, including full-time, temporary, part-time, and intern roles, exercising discretion and independent judgment in onboarding and job offers
- Reviewed job descriptions to understand hiring needs, identified suitable candidates, and evaluated, screened, and interviewed them
- Stayed updated on technology trends for effective technical recruitment and collaborated closely with internal client groups and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, forecasting, and goals
- Identified strategic recruiting resources to find new talent and facilitated interviews and hiring discussions, conducting intake meetings with hiring managers
- Maintained candidate pipeline activity, status, and performance metrics, and posted job descriptions on job boards, tracking posting status and results
- Managed job offer process, including updating candidate disposition in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
- Recruited for technical roles such as project management, QA Engineer, technical artists, Systems Administrators, IT Support Specialists (NOC), Software Developers, Product Systems Engineers, Database Administrators, and Software Application Engineers
- Participated in Everi’s Mentorship program for 2 years, mentoring and supporting employee development.
- Successfully filled numerous hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks.
- Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
- Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, resulting in positive feedback and referrals.
Senior Recruiting Specialist
Accenture at UPS
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Liaised with hiring managers to clarify hiring priorities, receive job requisitions in company ATS, understand past sourcing channels, start date schedules, and local resource support needs
- Managed recruitment processes, including sourcing, processing exceptions (e.g., verbal offers, informational interview accommodations), candidate disposition, onboarding forms, and background checks
- Met Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and achieved monthly demand fulfillment targets across client locations
- Developed recruiting team and standardized operating procedures (SOP) for nationwide mechanic recruitment
- Recruited for various roles, including UPS TSG (Technology Support Group) positions, Plant Engineering Maintenance Mechanics, Automotive Mechanics, and Operations Supervisors.
- Coached hiring managers on interview techniques and best practices, fostering consistent evaluation processes across departments.
- Organized regular check-in meetings with hiring managers to provide updates on recruitment progress, gather feedback, and discuss any challenges or roadblocks.
- Enhanced employer branding by creating engaging job postings and social media content, attracting top talent to the organization.
Recruiting Manager
S2 Analytical Solutions
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed full lifecycle recruiting for high-level TS/SCI clearance roles, averaging 2-3 hires weekly, and utilized diverse sourcing tools to significantly expand the qualified applicant pool
- Researched new sourcing tools and technologies to accelerate applicant qualification and time to efficiency
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine role specifications, optimizing recruitment for professional-level positions and overseeing professional-level requisitions for cleared personnel (TS/SCI and above), including Program Management, Team Lead, Subject Matter Expert, Programmatic Support, and Staff Officer roles
- Recruited for IT Technical roles including SETA (Systems Engineer/Technical Assistance), Database Analyst, Cloud-based Engineers, IT Project Manager, and Entry Level Help Desk Technicians, leveraging a variety of job boards tailored to cleared personnel such as ClearanceJobs and ClearedJobs, as well as mainstream platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, and Glassdoor
- Supported proposal efforts and improved management insights through recruitment metric reporting, generated and reported recruitment metrics to the management team, and led ATS transition to ensure seamless integration of hiring and onboarding processes while managing the recruitment team, overseeing all recruitment requirements, hiring new recruiters, and training and developing team members.
- Reached hiring goals consistently through effective collaboration with hiring managers and clear communication of requirements.
- Optimized applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment workflow, resulting in improved productivity levels.
- Managed a high-performing team of recruiters, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth opportunities.
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent for organization.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for recruitment team members, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development goals.
Recruiting Lead
PAE – Formerly FCi Federal
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Engaged with internal stakeholders, including Program and Site Managers, to formulate and implement robust talent acquisition strategies, maintaining transparent communication regarding progress and challenges, and facilitated and chaired weekly meetings with all stakeholders, delivering comprehensive reports and serving as the primary point of contact for the recruiting team
- Executed diverse recruiting strategies, leveraging direct sourcing, resume databases, social networking, and targeted marketing campaigns, supported by the Workday applicant tracking system, and leveraged various recruiting methodologies, encompassing job boards and hosted events, demonstrating proficiency in platforms such as ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, and Recruit Military
- Identified, recruited, and meticulously vetted candidates for cleared positions such as Site Manager and Program Manager, ensuring adherence to clearance requirements, and provided strategic guidance to sourcing recruiters to develop talent pipelines aligned with program objectives, and oversaw recruiting coordinators to ensure the timely completion of administrative tasks and compliance functions
- Collaborated closely with Program Management and Human Capital teams to synchronize on vacancies, hiring priorities, and the seamless onboarding of candidates, and maintained meticulous recruiting metrics and furnished regular and ad-hoc reports, ensuring accurate and comprehensive candidate tracking, and forged a close partnership with the Facility Security team to facilitate seamless information exchange throughout the clearance process.
Talent Services Coordinator
Engility Corp
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Support multiple groups in different locations to get offer letters out in a timely matter
- Maintain close relationships with hiring managers, recruiters, and recruiting managers
- Provide candidates with information pertaining to position requirements
- Update and track all applicant information in application tracking systems
- Efficiently process all new hire paperwork, ensuring document completion and correctness
- Coordinate background checks/drug screenings through Orange Tree background check services and communicate first day logistics to new employees and hiring managers
- Work with corporate departments and local teams to resolve issues related to new hires
- Use iCIMS and Kenexa/Brassing applicant tracking systems on a daily basis
- Demonstrate strong problem solving abilities
- Oversee candidate travel for interview, including working with payroll for candidate reimbursement
- Participate in sourcing activities; attend career fairs and other networking events as needed
- Facilitation of new hire orientation for remote hires to include I-9 verification
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC12.1998
Skills
- Onboarding Procedures
- HR Compliance
- Technical Recruiting
- Recruitment Strategy and Development
- Employee Benefits Management
- ATS – Workday, iCIMS, Pinpoint, Taleo
- Resume Screening
- Social Media Recruitment
- Offer negotiations
- LinkedIn Recruiting
- Offer management
- Client Relationship Management
- Candidate Screening
- Boolean search
- Onboarding process
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruiter Training
- Technical knowledge
- IT job market understanding
- Industry Networking
- Recruitment and retention strategies
- Job description writing
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Office
- Human Resources Support
Timeline
Technical Recruiter II
Everi Holdings
03.2022 - Current
Senior Recruiting Specialist
Accenture at UPS
12.2019 - 03.2022
Recruiting Manager
S2 Analytical Solutions
04.2018 - 12.2019
Recruiting Lead
PAE – Formerly FCi Federal
01.2017 - 03.2018
Talent Services Coordinator
Engility Corp
06.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Guilford College
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