Melissa A. Castro
Houston,TX
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in full-cycle recruiting and relationship management. Develops customized recruitment strategies and enhances candidate experiences. Skilled in ATS and OSHA compliance, fostering partnerships that drive organizational success and improve employee retention.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Patterson-UTI Drilling
Houston, USA
01.2020 - 02.2026
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process for high-volume roles in Oil and Gas industry, including field technicians, safety officers, rig-based operations, equipment operators, and program managers.
- Sourced qualified candidates through job boards, social media platforms, and networking events while engaging with potential candidates on professional networks such as LinkedIn, Meetup, Rigzone, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of candidates through proactive sourcing and relationship-building efforts.
- Coordinate with contractors, third-party agencies, and internal teams to ensure timely placement of skilled labor.
- Track and report recruitment metrics such as interview to hire ratios.
- Ensured positive candidate experience by aligning candidate skills with company culture.
- Utilized Customer Service skills and some negotiation skills to convince candidates to apply with Patterson-UTI
Senior Staffing Supervisor
KELLY SERVICES, Inc.
Houston, USA
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Full-cycle Recruiter - Managed all phases of full-cycle recruiting, from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategic recruiting plans, incorporating alternative sourcing methods; created daily job posts via ATS (internal Kelly system, Indeed, LinkedIn, and various social media forums).
- Built relationships with hiring partners as point of contact for local accounts; scheduled interviews and managed complete interview process for hiring managers.
- Train new recruiters and managers on recruiting process, systems, policies, and procedures.
- Provided coaching and counseling to employees to address performance and development needs.
- Met business development goals by marketing qualified candidates, contributing to additional revenue for branch.
- Oversaw unemployment hearings to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
Onsite Talent Advisor
KELLY SERVICES, Inc.
Beaverton, USA
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Supervised contingent workforce of 300 employees at Nike Manufacturing and Production facility, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance.
- Enforced all OSHA regulations, co-employment & labor laws and company policies and procedures are enforced for all Kelly employees and 3rd party associates.
- Led the investigations and managed worker’s compensation claims, including return-to-work processes.
- Promoted employee engagement initiatives, fostering high workforce morale and retention.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external staffing partners.
- Conducted weekly onboarding sessions and facility tours for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into the team.
Staffing Supervisor
KELLY SERVICES, Inc.
Houston, USA
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiations, ensuring alignment with team hiring needs.
- Managed staffing processes to meet client workforce needs.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Developed and maintained relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment cycle.
Recruiting Specialist
KELLY SERVICES, Inc.
Houston, USA
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Source and identify candidates for open positions through various channels, including internal position responses, internal transfers, employee referrals, internet advertisements, internet data mining, direct recruiting, job fairs, etc.
- Managed candidate traffic, resolved issues, and reported outcomes to improve recruitment processes.
- Conducted quality control calls, extended orders, documented order activity in front office systems, and managed service disruptions for operational efficiency.
- Distributing paychecks, preparing timecards for payroll center processing, resolving paycheck issues.
- Assisted in developing and managing budget, auditing bills, and monitoring profitability to optimize financial performance.
Education
Bachelor’s - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TXSkills
- FULL-CYCLE RECRUITING
- Recruitment strategy
- Candidate sourcing
- Talent Assessment
- Interview coordination
- Offer negotiation
- Employer branding
- Vacancy posting
- Job Fair Organization
- ATS - Oracle and HireVue
- Applicant tracking systems
- I-9 compliance
- Compliance Management
- Employee Relations
- Employee Retention
- Compensation Strategies
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Client Relations
- Relationship management
- Building partnerships
- Scheduling tools
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Patterson-UTI Drilling
01.2020 - 02.2026
Senior Staffing Supervisor
KELLY SERVICES, Inc.
06.2017 - 01.2020
Onsite Talent Advisor
KELLY SERVICES, Inc.
05.2016 - 06.2017
Staffing Supervisor
KELLY SERVICES, Inc.
02.2014 - 05.2016
Recruiting Specialist
KELLY SERVICES, Inc.
05.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor’s - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston-Downtown