Joshua Hutchins
Portland,Oregon
Summary
At Portland General Electric Company, I excelled as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, leveraging my expertise in Applicant Tracking Systems and data-driven decision-making to refine recruiting strategies and enhance candidate sourcing. My proactive approach resulted in improved retention rates and a robust talent pipeline, underscoring my ability to meet and exceed hiring needs with precision and efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Portland General Electric Company
01.2000 - 07.2017
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Managed complex candidate negotiations to ensure offers were competitive and met candidate expectations.
- Cultivated positive candidate experience that reinforced company's reputation as employer of choice, from initial contact through to offer stage.
- Improved interview processes through the development and implementation of structured interview guides tailored to each role''s unique requirements.
- Increased retention rates through thorough pre-screening of candidates and regular follow-up on new hires'' satisfaction levels.
Education
No Degree -
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Data-driven decision-making
- Onboarding Processes
- Candidate Sourcing
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Screening resumes
- New Hire Orientation
- Microsoft Office
- New Hire Onboarding
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Networking Events
- Recruitment and hiring
Accomplishments
Received the PGE Diversity award.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Portland General Electric Company
01.2000 - 07.2017
No Degree -
Portland State University
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