Limbker Boston
Katy,TX
Summary
"Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 5 years of experience managing the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to onboarding. Proven ability to build long-term recruitment strategies and foster relationships with both candidates and internal stakeholders. Skilled in leveraging social media and digital recruitment tools to source top talent across multiple industries. Experienced in planning and executing interviews, managing junior recruitment staff, and collaborating with hiring managers to meet organizational hiring objectives. Adept at utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) and analyzing candidate data to support informed hiring decisions."
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
AOG Living
Houston, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Managed full recruitment life cycle, overseeing candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring to meet corporate hiring objectives, aligning with the department's long-term goals.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to review candidate credentials, track progress, and organize data for informed decision-making.
- Implemented two ATS during tenure. Paycom & UltiPro (UKG)
- Estimated recruitment needs by collaborating with department heads and forecasting hiring requirements on a quarterly and annual basis.
- Acted as a brand ambassador, participating in career events and networking activities to enhance company reputation and build a pipeline of prospective candidates.
- Developed strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand critical roles and competencies needed for the business.
- Assisted in negotiating offers and salary discussions, ensuring competitive and fair compensation packages for new hires.
- Trained and mentored junior members of the talent acquisition team to align with company standards and strategies.
- Streamlined the onboarding process, improving new hire retention and engagement by 60%.
- Created a new onboarding process for the company from conception.
- Managed 5 HR interns over a 2-year period.
- Revamped company Job Fair attendance and methods.
- Assisted with payroll.
- Coached managers on I-9 processes, including E-Verify.
Talent Acquisition Advisor
TX Department Of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, TX
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Led full-cycle recruitment efforts, sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates for various roles, including leadership and correctional positions.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with candidates and built a talent pipeline through proactive networking and sourcing strategies.
- Partnered with department heads to anticipate hiring needs and strategized recruitment efforts to ensure the timely fulfillment of roles.
- Conducted in-depth candidate assessments, including interviews and reference checks, to ensure alignment with role requirements.
- Maintained active engagement with candidates post-interview to nurture relationships for future opportunities.
- Improved talent acquisition processes by analyzing performance data and adjusting strategies to increase efficiency and reduce time-to-hire by 40%.
- Helped implement a new recruiting strategy based on metrics, versus past theories.
- High-volume recruiting. Responsible for 30-35 new hires per month.
- Routinely traveled to different destinations to conduct week-long hiring events.
- Conducted reference checks and background investigations on applicants.
- Developed job postings to attract qualified candidates.
- Maintained applicant tracking system records related to candidate selection process.
- Facilitated the onboarding of new hires by coordinating orientation sessions and paperwork completion.
- Participated in job fairs, college recruiting events and other networking opportunities designed to identify top-tier talent.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Business
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSkills
**Recruitment & Talent Management**
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Forecasting & Workforce Planning
- Talent Pipeline Management
- Salary Negotiation & Offer Management
- Leadership & Strategy
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Long-Term Recruitment Strategy
- Relationship Building with Hiring Managers & Candidates
**Technology & Tools**
- Applicant Tracking Systems (Paycom, UltiPro)
- Social Media & Digital Recruiting Platforms (LinkedIn, job boards)
- Data Analysis & Reporting for Recruitment Metrics
**Core Competencies**
- Interview & Selection Processes
- Decision Making & Problem Solving
- High-Volume Recruiting
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Problem Solver
- Portfolio review
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Human Resources Support
- Candidate Sourcing
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
AOG Living
07.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Advisor
TX Department Of Criminal Justice
10.2019 - 07.2022
Some College (No Degree) - General Business
Sam Houston State University
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