Jordan Lucas
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Over five years of experience as a full-cycle recruiter, I excel in sourcing and hiring top talent across diverse industries, consistently exceeding recruitment goals. I have a proven ability to manage end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience from job requisition to offer acceptance. By leveraging various sourcing channels and advanced applicant tracking systems, I build strong talent pipelines and streamline hiring workflows for maximum efficiency. Through close collaboration with stakeholders, I develop customized recruitment strategies that align with business needs and deliver measurable results. My expertise extends to offer negotiation, relationship building, and ensuring compliance with employment laws throughout the hiring process. As a proactive and results-driven professional, I stay updated on industry trends and continuously adapt innovative strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Partner (University Recruiting/Early in Profession & Global Hiring)
GitHub Inc. (Microsoft company)
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: GitHub is an online software development platform used for storing, tracking, and collaborating on software projects
- It enables developers to upload their own code files and to collaborate with fellow developers on open-source projects
- GitHub also serves as a social networking site in which developers can openly network, collaborate, and pitch their work
- Successfully executed high-volume hiring initiatives, including the recruitment of45+ GTM candidates within three months and30+ interns for Early in Profession (EIP) teams within a tight timeline, ensuring exceptional candidate experience throughout
- Co-led GitHub’s internship program, overseeing70+ interns, managing cross-functional communication, and spearheading initiatives such as C-suite and leadership meetings, documentation creation, and intern engagement through multiple channels
- Currently co-leading university recruiting efforts, managing the hiring of70+ interns for the upcoming cycle, streamlining processes, and mentoring other talent partners on best practices and documentation
- Partnered closely with business leaders and stakeholders, providing clarity on recruitment workflows, addressing inquiries, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Demonstrated expertise in fostering an inclusive and transparent recruitment process, while upholding GitHub’s values and ensuring compliance with HR regulations
Sr. Staffing Partner
Livit Staffing
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Staffing Agency dedicated to helping individuals find fulfilling work opportunities while assisting companies in finding the best talent
- Since our establishment in2019, we have remained committed to our mission of providing exceptional staffing solutions
- Our team of experts is passionate about creating a welcoming and diverse environment for all and has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination
- We work closely with our clients to create personalized staffing plans that are tailored to their specific needs
- Fast paced environment3rd party recruiting for Logistic, Warehouse, and assembly employees
- The types of positions currently working on are Electrical Assemblers, Forklift Operators, Customer Service Reps, Repair Techs, etc
- Sr
- Staffing recruiter with2 recruiters underneath to advise and help on the Livit Team
- Lead hiring projects for requirement roles with other recruiters
- Checking in on daily details, for candidates, interviews, and tracked interviews with clients
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
- Monitored partner performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
- Prepared and presented reports on status of projects and initiatives.
Talent Partner
GitHub Inc. (Microsoft company)
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: GitHub is an online software development platform used for storing, tracking, and collaborating on software projects
- It enables developers to upload their own code files and to collaborate with fellow developers on open-source projects
- GitHub also serves as a social networking site in which developers can openly network, collaborate, and pitch their work
- Face paced environment assisting in full cycle global recruitment processes with leadership and teams
- Understanding talent gaps and leading new strategies to fill openings
- Partnering with business leaders globally
- Educating leadership partners on current HR compliance, new compliance, compensation breakdown, talent market, and current talent in pipeline of GitHub
- Lead projects for new hire onboarding processes through mentorship, documentation, and training
- While delivering structured offers based off information from talent market, current GitHub teams, and candidate expectations
- Supporting all newly onboarded and current employees with any HR or current opening questions
- Helping multiple team members in CRM tool/GitHub talent partner processes from opening of req to closing out req
- Working in Greenhouse, LinkedIn, MSFT Suite, GitHub, Google Docs
Account Manager
Apex Systems
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions
- We provide a continuum of service from workforce mobilization and modern enterprise solutions to digital innovation to drive better results and bring more value to our clients
- Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve
- Apex has a presence in over70 markets across US, Canada and Mexico
- Apex is a segment of ASGN Inc
- (NYSE: ASGN)
- Engage new and existing clients for supplemental staffing or long-term consulting engagements in the fields of Information Technology, Business Applications and Telecommunications
- Serve as a business partner to advise clients on the appropriate staffing model (staff augmentation, SOW, RPO, MSP, VMS) based on IT goals
- Possess sales skills in the areas of business development, teaming and subcontracting, strategic partnerships, contract negotiation, account and opportunity prospecting, client management, customer service and delivery
- Maintain customer relations by providing ongoing communication and problem resolution for internal and external employee conflicts and deficiencies
- Work closely with Recruiting/Delivery Teams to identify, screen and place technical resources at clients in the Des Moines and West Des Moines, IA areas
- Collaborate with local and corporate senior leadership to consistently evaluate client base and future business opportunities to ensure and validate an efficient strategy, growth and profitability
Technical Recruiter
Apex Systems
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions
- We provide a continuum of service from workforce mobilization and modern enterprise solutions to digital innovation to drive better results and bring more value to our clients
- Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve
- Apex has a presence in over70 markets across US, Canada and Mexico
- Apex is a segment of ASGN Inc
- (NYSE: ASGN)
- Work with local and national technical consultants to identify contract, contract-to-permanent and permanent positions in the areas of IT, Business Applications, Telecommunications and Engineering
- Network with local User Groups, Technical Schools and Technology Evangelists to grow and enhance the technical personnel community
- Source potential candidates by utilizing Apex’s proprietary database, referrals, User Groups, job boards and advertising
- Maintain a “best in class” screening process by meeting all candidates for face-to-face interviews, conducting reference checks and administering technical tests
- Work closely with Sales and Management Team to understand and deliver on client’s needs
Education
Marketing
Grand View University
Des Moines, IASkills
- VMS Tracking Systems (Bullhorn & Greenhouse)
- Google Suite
- LinkedIn Tools, Insights, Projects, and Pipelines
- Microsoft Applications and Systems aptitude with ability to quickly learn new systems and applications
- Customer relationship building
- Performance analysis
- Knowledgeable in [software]
- Recruitment and hiring
- Innovation mindset
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Workflow optimization
- Partnership development
- Business development
- Market analysis
- Human resources management
- Creative and critical thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
Timeline
Talent Partner (University Recruiting/Early in Profession & Global Hiring)
GitHub Inc. (Microsoft company)
01.2024 - Current
Sr. Staffing Partner
Livit Staffing
07.2023 - 12.2023
Talent Partner
GitHub Inc. (Microsoft company)
03.2022 - 03.2023
Account Manager
Apex Systems
04.2021 - 03.2022
Technical Recruiter
Apex Systems
12.2019 - 04.2021
Marketing
Grand View University
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