LIZETTE BENAVIDES
Winchester,USA
Summary
Professional recruiting specialist, adept at sourcing and securing high-caliber talent. Proven ability to enhance recruitment strategies and align hiring practices with organizational goals. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic workforce needs. Expertise in candidate evaluation and relationship management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Riverside Medical Clinic
Riverside, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Executed job posting processes via applicant tracking system.
- Conduct offers to candidates in a variety of positions.
- Conduct Background screenings, maintain drug screenings and PPD tests for new hires.
- Completed E-Verify verification for all new hires.
- Run Vacancy reports weekly.
- Process bi-monthly personnel actions, entering and auditing data as necessary; updating payroll and benefits with necessary changes.
- Orientation of new hires and present at new employee orientation.
- Process salary requests for management as needed and update HRIS system with new or updated salary structures.
- Work with temporary agencies to recruit for hard-to-fill positions.
- Reconcile invoices with timecards to correct errors.
- Process invoices for accounting.
- Attend job fairs throughout the year to recruit for RMC.
- Compile statistical reports; assist in report generation, maintain specified data.
- Process Transfers bi-weekly.
- Advise managers on employee relations issues, recruitment, etc., as necessary.
- Process all new hire paperwork and transfers in a timely manner.
- Facilitated special projects alongside Sr Recruiter, HR Manager, and HR Director.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Developed, facilitated, and implemented all phases of the recruitment.
- Collaborated with the hiring manager and other human resource staff during the offer process, identified and recommended salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
- Researched and identified new recruiting sources to expand the candidate pool.
- Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activity and data in the company's applicant tracking system.
- Met with candidates to discuss job opportunities and answer questions about company culture and benefits packages.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key hiring managers to ensure successful recruiting processes.
- Streamlined recruitment processes to enhance candidate experience and improve time-to-fill metrics.
Recruiter
StaffGrit, LLC
Santa Ana, CA
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed, facilitated, and implemented all phases of the recruitment process.
- Collaborated with the hiring manager and other human resource staff during the offer process, identified and recommended salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
- Researched and identified new recruiting sources to expand the candidate pool.
- Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activity and data in the company's ATS.
- Utilized innovative sourcing techniques to identify and attract top healthcare professionals for diverse positions within the organization.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process, from initial candidate assessment to offer negotiation and onboarding.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and reference checks to ensure quality placements and lasting employee retention.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to meet aggressive hiring goals and timelines while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Built strong relationships with hiring managers and department heads to understand their staffing needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Collaborated with HR leadership on policy updates.
- Partnered with managers to address employee relations issues and supported corrective action processes.
- Generated HR compliance reports.
Healthcare Recruiter
GoRN, LLC
Santa Ana, CA
07.2018 - 03.2024
- Managed recruitment, onboarding, and HR compliance for healthcare professionals, including travel nurses and allied staff.
- Partnered with managers to address employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
- Supported JACHO audit preparation and maintained compliance documentation for HR files.
- Coordinated training, policy implementation, and people-related programs across departments.
- Assisted operations in organizing pre-employment paperwork and ensuring smooth onboarding.
- Developed tailored compensation and benefits packages to align with HR policies and retain talent.
- Maintained HR metrics on turnover, staffing levels, and compliance audits.
- Delivered HR training sessions and coached managers on interview techniques and compliance best practices.
- Utilized Applicant Tracking System software for managing all phases of talent acquisition process from sourcing through onboarding.
- Created reports related to recruitment activity, cost per hire, time-to-fill metrics, for management review.
- Developed recruitment strategies to source qualified healthcare professionals across diverse specialties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH03-2027
High School Diploma -
Mar VIsta High School
Imperial BeachSkills
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- ATS proficiency
- Recruitment strategy development
- Tech Support
- Human Resources Compliance
- JACHO
- New hire orientations
- Employee relations
- Human resources policies
- Client relationship management
- Recruiter training and mentoring
- Recruitment process improvement
- Competency-based interviewing
LANGUAGES
Spanish Native
Timeline
Recruiter
Riverside Medical Clinic
03.2024 - Current
Recruiter
StaffGrit, LLC
09.2022 - 03.2024
Healthcare Recruiter
GoRN, LLC
07.2018 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Mar VIsta High School