Leslie Gonzales
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Recruiter with extensive experience in Talent Acquisition and Candidate Relationship Management. Expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding high-caliber candidates while utilizing advanced Recruitment Software to enhance hiring processes. Demonstrated adaptability and strong communication skills to foster collaborative team environments and achieve recruitment goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter II
Caliber Collision
07.2021 - 11.2025
- Surpassed hiring targets while managing 50+ requisitions across various roles.
- Maintained diverse candidate pipelines through effective sourcing and screening strategies.
- Reduced average time-to-fill by 15% through refined recruitment workflows with managers.
- Strengthened talent pipelines via regional recruiting initiatives and community outreach efforts.
- Enhanced candidate engagement and hiring manager satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives.
Regional Recruiter
The GEO Group
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Reduced vacancy rates by developing strategic talent pipelines for critical roles.
- Increased qualified applicant flow by 30% through innovative sourcing strategies.
- Executed full-cycle recruitment for over 200 annual hires across multiple facilities.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with federal and state standards.
- Forecasted workforce needs with facility leaders for timely fulfillment of priority positions.
Administrative Assistant (HR Support)
BCFS Health & Human Services
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Supported HR operations by processing onboarding files, managing background checks, and maintaining personnel records.
- Oversaw purchase orders, billing, and compliance reporting while adhering to agency and state guidelines.
- Streamlined administrative workflows and improved communication processes across HR and program teams.
Recruiter & Site Coordinator
San Antonio Staffing
06.2011 - 03.2013
- Enhanced recruitment processes for diverse contract and direct-hire positions.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with hiring managers and operations leaders.
- Streamlined onboarding and training, boosting new-hire readiness and retention.
- Conducted engaging orientations, increasing overall employee satisfaction.
- Managed multiple client accounts, ensuring effective communication and support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highlands High School
San Antonio, TX06-2002
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- High-Volume Hiring
- ATS Optimization
- Workforce Planning
- Candidate Experience
- Process Improvement
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Hiring Manager Partnership
- Compliance (EEO/OFCCP)
- Time management
- Recruitment process improvement
- New hire training
- Administrative support
- Applicant tracking systems
- New hire paperwork processing
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Reduced average time-to-fill by 15% through enhanced recruiter–manager collaboration and process optimization.
- Increased qualified applicant flow by 30% through targeted sourcing and recruitment marketing strategies.
- Successfully managed 50+ concurrent requisitions while maintaining full compliance with hiring and documentation standards.
- Consistently recognized for exceeding hiring goals and improving efficiency across multiple markets.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Recruiter II
Caliber Collision
07.2021 - 11.2025
Regional Recruiter
The GEO Group
08.2014 - 07.2021
Administrative Assistant (HR Support)
BCFS Health & Human Services
03.2013 - 05.2014
Recruiter & Site Coordinator
San Antonio Staffing
06.2011 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Highlands High School