Jose Utate
Vineland,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Recruiter with a proven track record in talent acquisition and management, adept at developing and executing strategic recruitment plans. Expertise in analyzing labor market trends to identify and engage top-tier candidates, resulting in significant organizational growth. Strong relationship builder with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring effective communication and transparency throughout the recruitment process. Committed to enhancing organizational capabilities through targeted talent sourcing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Operations Recruiter
Simon & Schuster
Riverside, NJ
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Lead the recruitment process for warehouse and logistics positions, including roles such as warehouse associates, order pickers/packers, forklift operators, inventory clerks, and warehouse managers
- Developed and maintained a pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing and networking strategies
- Developed and executed recruitment strategies that meet staffing goals for peak seasons and regular operations while maintaining compliance with safety and industry regulations
- Collaborate with warehouse managers and HR teams to understand staffing needs, forecast demand, and ensure a steady pipeline of candidates
- Provided seamless candidate experience from initial contact to onboarding, resulting in high retention rates
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Walmart
, Remote
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Utilize your deep knowledge of online sourcing and networking to create new communities that identify and build talent pipelines
- Work with business networking tools such as LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Craigslist, etc
- For targeting new candidates
- Develop creative Boolean searches and become a market expert in modern technologies
- Source candidates through the Virtual Call Center
- Use Avature to track applicant process
- Source for Freight Handlers candidates for various Distribution Center
Human Resources Recruiter
151 Foods
Bellmawr, NJ
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Lead in-house recruiting for the Manufacturing Company
- Partner with hiring managers to discern workforce needs; define job parameters; outline desired qualifications; source, screen, interview and select best-option candidates for skilled/technical trades, management positions and support staff openings
- Recruiting Management: Filled 120 positions within the first 3 months of hire
- Matched the right candidates to the right jobs, winning commendations from the plant manager and CEO for recruiting quality workers
- HR Support: Valued for versatile skill set as a 'floater' within HR department, filling in when needed to assist with payroll, benefits administration, new-hire orientation and other HR functions
Recruitment Consultant
Aryzta Bakery
Swedesboro, NJ
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Developed and maintain recruiting networks and relationships with various colleges, career centers and talent pipelines
- Frequently commended in employee satisfaction surveys for being responsive, positive and collaborative in the interviewing and hiring process
- Collaborated with managers throughout the selection process to provide services including: Job Descriptions, Job Ads & Online Postings, Pre-Employment Testing, Talent Pool Sourcing, Pre-Screening, Behavioral-Based Interviewing, Reference Checks, Contract Negotiations, Orientation & Onboarding
Staffing Supervisor
Faz90
Vineland, NJ
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed daily on-site operations such as headcount and check-ins of employees to ensure staff’s availability during working hours
- Trained all temporary employees and newly hired staff in line with company policies and procedures
- Monitored all company activities and ensured compliance with company procedures and policies
- Developed and maintained a relationship with management and supervisors to resolve employee issues, concerns, and grievances as per existing company policy
- Managed employee pool by hiring, retaining or terminating, evaluating performance and counselling employees to improve performance
- Managed recruits and a book of business by acting as intermediary between clients and candidates
- Decreased employee turnover rate by ensuring the most qualified candidates are hired
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05.2015
Skills
- Avature
- Candidate sourcing
- Applicant tracking
- Boolean search techniques
- Interview coordination
- Employee onboarding
- Relationship building
- Performance evaluation
- Networking strategies
- Recruitment strategies
- Job offer development
- Community networking
- High-volume staffing
- Talent Acquisition
- Advance Boolean Searches
- Internships
- Candidate and client relations
- Full cycle recruiting
- Talent management
- Human resources information system (HRIS)
ATS System
Avature, Taleo, ADP Workforce, SuccessFactors, Workday & Dayforce.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Recruiter
Simon & Schuster
06.2022 - 01.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Walmart
09.2021 - 05.2022
Human Resources Recruiter
151 Foods
08.2020 - 09.2021
Recruitment Consultant
Aryzta Bakery
01.2020 - 04.2020
Staffing Supervisor
Faz90
08.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Wilmington University