Marissa Benitez
Summary
Highly motivated Strategic Recruiter with a proven track record of building diverse teams across industries and experience levels. Leverages a comprehensive sourcing approach to attract top talent from both active and passive candidate pools. Possesses strong interviewing skills, adeptly assessing talent and negotiating competitive offers. Seeks a challenging role that fosters career growth and allows me to further hone my skills in managing all aspects of the recruitment process, while building strong communication and relationships with both clients and candidates.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Jollibee Group North America
West Covina, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Achieved "Significantly Exceeds" rating for positions filled within 30 days or less (5.00/5.00 rating).
- Met 100% target, filling positions in optimal time frame with no delays beyond 45 days.
- Optimized Employee Referral reporting by improving tracking of employee status, incentive earnings, and entry dates for greater efficiency.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Labornow
La Puente, CA
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Sourced & Screened Top Talent: Identified qualified candidates through active sourcing and pre-screening processes, ensuring only the best matches reached hiring managers.
- Managed Recruitment Workflow: Streamlined the recruitment process by operating and maintaining applicant tracking systems, tracking candidate progress, and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Built Diverse Talent Pools: Leveraged social media, job boards, and strategic advertising to attract diverse candidates, fostering a strong talent pipeline.
- Facilitated Onboarding: Partnered with hiring managers by creating internal job postings and overseeing the smooth onboarding process for new hires.
Recruiting Specialist
Partners Personnel
North Hollywood, CA
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Sourced & Screened Candidates: Developed candidate pools through various channels, conducted initial screenings to identify qualified applicants, and ensured complete and accurate application information.
- Facilitated Interview Process: Scheduled and conducted interviews, assessed candidate strengths and weaknesses, and presented top talent to hiring managers.
- Explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations to each employee and clients.
- Maintained Efficient Operations: Managed applicant tracking systems, tracked candidate progress, and gathered feedback to optimize the recruitment workflow.
Education
No Degree -
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA06-2016
High School Diploma -
Pioneer High School
Whittier, CA06-2016
Skills
- Human Resources Support
- Relationship Building
- Onboarding
- Creative Problem Solving
- Data Management
- High Sense of Urgency
Certification
- SkillPath: Time Management Power Tips
- SkillPath: How to Spark Innovation in Business
- SkillPath: Business Essentials Curriculum
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Jollibee Group North America
12.2021 - Current
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Labornow
10.2020 - 12.2021
Recruiting Specialist
Partners Personnel
02.2018 - 10.2020
No Degree -
Rio Hondo College
High School Diploma -
Pioneer High School