Joe Rael
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Accomplished Senior Recruiter with 25 years of experience in recruitment, operations management, and business development. Proven track record of driving recruiting processes for industry-specific accounts, including Mortgage, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing. Experienced in establishing and growing multi-million-dollar offices and developing successful client relationships. Adept at high level recruiting, leading teams, functional with ATS systems, and managing requisition pipelines.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Senior Recruiter/Business Development
Rael Recruiting
05.2019 - Current
- Established and grew a direct hire recruiting business focusing on Accounting/Finance, Construction, Engineering, Mortgage, and Manufacturing sectors
- Developed client relationships and recruiting processes while maintaining metrics to drive sustained growth
- Recruited for mid-to-high-level roles, utilizing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Indeed, along other job boards and AI-driven software to maintain a pipeline of open job requisitions
- Managed all recruiting and office processes, ensuring seamless operations for both contract recruiters and clients
- Also managed company marketing and drip campaigns to assist with business development and recruiting
Recruiting Manager
CMG
11.2015 - 04.2019
- Re-engineered recruiting and business operations for two local offices and one remote office, leading a team of 10 recruiters and support staff
- Played a key role in developing and implementing the company’s proprietary ATS system
- Recruited for high-level positions in the mortgage, construction, administrative, and accounting industries, with placements in both contract and direct hire roles
- Led monthly training sessions for remote staff and collaborated with the Business Development Manager on client meetings
Operations Manager/Recruiting Manager
5280 Staffing
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Led the successful launch of the company’s Denver location, growing it into a $4 million revenue-generating branch
- Developed business infrastructure and managed recruiting strategies, balancing sales and operational tasks to drive growth
- Recruited across a wide range of industries, including administrative, accounting, skilled trades, and event staffing, with a focus on both temporary and permanent placements
- Built and maintained long-term relationships with clients, ensuring exceptional service and consistent client retention
Senior Recruiter
Employment Solutions
10.2006 - 03.2012
- Established the Denver branch and grew it into a $6 million office within five years
- Full-cycle recruiter for executive, administrative, accounting, and skilled trade positions, ensuring high-quality candidate placement and client satisfaction
- Collaborated with HR and executive management to strategize on hiring processes and improve recruitment efficiency
Senior Recruiter
Ready Office
01.2002 - 11.2006
- Promoted to Senior Recruiter after contributing to the successful launch of the Denver office
- Recruited for administrative, accounting, and skilled trade positions, including direct hire and contract roles
- Managed payroll, workers’ compensation, and benefits programs, while ensuring compliance with employment regulations
Recruiter II
Onsite/Aerotek
01.1997 - 12.2001
- Specialized in recruiting skilled trades for Environmental and Civil Engineering positions
- Built relationships with engineering companies and managed contracts, contributing to business growth
- Completed extensive training in recruiting, sales, and management, developing a strong foundation in full-cycle recruitment
Education
Business Management
Fort Lewis College
Durango, COBusiness Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Business Development
- ATS Implementation
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Client Relationship Management
- High-Volume Recruiting
- KPI Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Sales & Marketing
- Recruiting Strategies
- Customer Acquisition
- Recruitment and hiring
- Client Engagement
- Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Successfully launched and managed a recruiting company, establishing contingent recruiting contracts with clients nationwide.
- Managed recruitment for high-level roles across multiple industries, achieving top producer recognition three years in a row.
- Assisted in founding a staffing company that generated over $7 million in revenue within three years.
- Awarded top-producing branch twice as Operations Manager.
- Expert in full-cycle recruiting and managing recruiting teams, consistently meeting and exceeding KPIs.
Timeline
Founder/Senior Recruiter/Business Development
Rael Recruiting
05.2019 - Current
Recruiting Manager
CMG
11.2015 - 04.2019
Operations Manager/Recruiting Manager
5280 Staffing
04.2012 - 10.2015
Senior Recruiter
Employment Solutions
10.2006 - 03.2012
Senior Recruiter
Ready Office
01.2002 - 11.2006
Recruiter II
Onsite/Aerotek
01.1997 - 12.2001
Business Management
Fort Lewis College
Business Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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