Luis Espinoza
Recruiter - Human Resources Specialist IV
Austin,United States
Summary
Started at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Human Resources, taking full advantage of opportunities, which resulted in a promotion within a year. Gained expertise in optimizing job postings, event planning, and developing effective recruitment strategies. Made lasting contributions to the Transitions Program by streamlining the hiring timeline for managers. Recently spearheaded the agency's first Environmental Externship and currently leading an initiative to engage with smaller HBCUs and HSIs, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Recruiter - Human Resources Specialist IV
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and implement recruitment strategies, including event participation, interviewing, and selection.
- Manage job requisitions through their full cycle, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation transfer to onboarding team.
- Source candidates through outreach at universities, trade schools, and community events.
- Coordinate agency participation and logistics.
- Communicate and organize special programs, providing insight on employment laws, policies, and HR issues.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently
- Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions
Staffing Spec. - Human Resources Specialist III
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated staffing and job postings for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Human Resources Division.
- Processed vacancy Requests to Post (RTPs), ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Drafted requisitions and posted job announcements; collaborated with recruitment team and maintained job announcement webpages, at the time, for the whole agency.
- Managed job requisitions from posting to onboarding, including screening, referrals, and offer analysis.
- Sourced candidates and promoted TCEQ as employer of choice through job boards and networking.
- Reviewed offers for accuracy and compliance, resolving salary discrepancies and advising hiring managers.
- Interpreted employment laws and policies; responded to internal and external inquiries on recruitment and hiring processes.
Leasing Consultant
The Green at Plum Creek
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet all state, local and federal housing requirement for 250+ apartments.
- Managed all aspects of customer service, including greeting clients, showing apartments, preparing leases and managing resident inquiries.
- Proactively helped retention by providing high resident engagement and exceptional experience.
- Performed periodic background checks on over 30+ apartment applicants.
- Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications, working closely with Property Manager to maintain accuracy.
- Explain and interpret community standards and policies to prospects and tenants.
- Awarded highest reviewed leasing consultant from prospects that didn't lease.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX 08.2014 - 05.2019
Skills
Full cycle recruiting
Project Management
CAPPS Recruit
Job Posting Optimization
Event Planning
Pre-screening candidates
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recruiter - Human Resources Specialist IV
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
02.2023 - Current
Staffing Spec. - Human Resources Specialist III
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
10.2021 - 01.2023
Leasing Consultant
The Green at Plum Creek
10.2020 - 10.2021
BBA - Business Management
Texas State University
08.2014 - 05.2019
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