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KEVIN BENJAMIN

Tampa,FL

Summary

Dynamic Recruitment Manager with a proven track record at Baker McKenzie, enhancing recruitment strategies and achieving a 17% increase in applications. Expert in full life-cycle recruitment and strategic planning, I excel in building strong relationships and developing talent acquisition strategies that align with organizational goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruitment Manager

Baker McKenzie
Tampa, FL
04.2019 - 08.2025
  • Led full-cycle recruitment for the Tampa Service Center, increasing applications by 17% through local brand marketing, and reducing time to fill by 10%
  • Assessed ATS performance metrics to develop the recruitment team on recruitment best practices, effective interviewing techniques, and managed KPIs to optimize the efficiency of the recruitment process
  • Developed and facilitated a global Hiring Manager Interview Training Course
  • Advised hiring managers on recruitment and interviewing strategies
  • Redeveloped and implemented the Applicant Tracking System workflow
  • Redesigned the employee referral process into a digital SharePoint platform
  • Developed and managed the annual recruitment budget.
  • Established relationships with colleges and vendors
  • Utilized market and compensation data to influence recruitment strategies
  • Prepare comprehensive Applicant Tracking System, Recruitment Data Reports, to inform strategic decisions.
  • Designed recruitment campaign social media videos, polls, and job posts
  • Attended job fairs, industry events, and networking groups to promote the company's brand
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements

Lead Recruiter

HealthMap Solutions
Tampa, FL
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Conduct high volume full life-cycle recruitment in healthcare industry supporting hiring of entry to director level roles.
  • Create recruitment plans to identify resources for outreach and staffing needs.
  • Develop pipeline of talent for various specialty positions.
  • Provide initial screening of applicant pools.
  • Negotiate compensation.

Sr. Recruiter

Johnson & Johnson
Tampa, FL
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Led full life-cycle recruitment for hourly to Director Level roles within engineering, operations, logistics, customer service, technicians, and line operation functions in three manufacturing facilities located in New York, Massachusetts, and Indiana.
  • Managed an average requisition load of 60+ requisitions to successfully fill 146 positions in 8 months.
  • Developed market data using CareerBuilder Talent Discovery and Gartner Talent Neuron to set expectations of positions.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with local / global stakeholders and local HR in creating staffing plans, hiring forecasting, developed sourcing strategies, interview strategies, and implemented action plans to fill openings.
  • Wrote and negotiated candidate compensation to successfully align internal equity for facilities.
  • Worked with Total Rewards Department on complex offers.
  • Worked with Global Mobility for international hiring and internal transfers.

Division Recruiter – Contracted through Wilson HR

Nestle Waters
Tampa, FL
09.2015 - 05.2016
  • Supported full life cycle recruitment for all levels of logistic and driver roles in New York and Massachusetts.
  • Created and implemented recruitment strategies with Directors, Managers, and supervisors.
  • Maintained 2-month time to fill goals.
  • Worked with Hiring Managers to develop interviewing practices and behavioral based interviewing techniques.
  • Developed pipelines for difficult to fill locations by building candidate relationships for referrals.
  • Facilitated Data Integration discussions.

Sr. Recruiter – Contracted through Manpower

Comcast
Tampa, FL
04.2015 - 09.2015
  • Supported full life cycle recruitment of Analyst, IT, Engineering, Call Center Supervisors, and Managers level roles for multiple national locations.
  • Utilized success factors software for applicant tracking.
  • Negotiated, wrote, and made compensation recommendations.
  • Worked with VP, Directors, Managers, and Supervisors in sourcing and recruitment processes.
  • Formulated sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, Indeed, Direct Sourcing, and Networking to find qualified candidates.
  • Maintained an average of 30+ requisition workload.

Recruiter – Contracted through Manpower

Bright House Networks
Tampa, FL
01.2014 - 04.2015
  • Oversaw full life cycle recruiting and on boarding for Business Solution Sales Division in Central Florida hiring for Sales Executives, Technicians, Analysts, Coordinators, CSR, Managerial, Trainers, and Marketing.
  • Worked with executives on talent acquisition recruiting averaging 50+ single hire openings at a time process.
  • Oversaw training of contract recruiters in sales recruiting techniques and held them to daily metrics.

On Premise Manager / Account Recruiting Manager

Aerotek
Tampa, FL
11.2010 - 11.2013
  • Managed recruitment, led training, and in charge of HR Management duties for over 150+ temp employees within manufacturing and call center facilities.
  • Coordinated with regional safety team to develop safety awareness for contract employees.
  • Scheduled drug screenings and managed workman’s compensation reports.
  • Worked with all low/high levels of Management/HR on the national level in recruitment, salary negotiations, and on-boarding process to recruit call center Supervisors, Managers, Administrators, and Residential/B2B Sales Representatives.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - TECHNOLOGY IN COMERCIAL GRAPHICS

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Skills

  • Salary Development
  • Data Integrity Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Full Life Cycle Recruitment
  • Sourcing Development
  • Marketing Development
  • Full life-cycle recruitment
  • Talent acquisition strategy
  • Brand marketing
  • Recruitment budget management
  • Sourcing strategies
  • Market research analysis
  • Interview training facilitation
  • Social media recruiting
  • Employee development
  • Employee engagement strategies

Ats Systems

  • Brass Ring
  • Open Hire
  • Taleo
  • ViRecruit
  • Paycom
  • Adventure

Timeline

Lead Recruiter

HealthMap Solutions
01.2021 - 07.2021

Recruitment Manager

Baker McKenzie
04.2019 - 08.2025

Sr. Recruiter

Johnson & Johnson
05.2016 - 10.2018

Division Recruiter – Contracted through Wilson HR

Nestle Waters
09.2015 - 05.2016

Sr. Recruiter – Contracted through Manpower

Comcast
04.2015 - 09.2015

Recruiter – Contracted through Manpower

Bright House Networks
01.2014 - 04.2015

On Premise Manager / Account Recruiting Manager

Aerotek
11.2010 - 11.2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - TECHNOLOGY IN COMERCIAL GRAPHICS

Pittsburg State University