Melvin Washington III
Las Vegas
Summary
Seasoned Human Resource Recruiter with experience in recruitment, employee relations, and HR systems management. Proven track record in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, and the implementation of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. Skilled in performance management, training, and HRIS proficiency, seeking to leverage expertise in a Human Resource Specialist role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Recruiter
Clark County Department of Aviation
Las Vegas
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted job analyses to support recruitment and designed programs to attract qualified candidates.
- Coordinated selection processes, including application reviews and performance tests.
- Prepared job announcements and recruitment materials to streamline hiring processes.
- Conducted organizational studies and job evaluations, providing reports and recommendations.
- Collected and analyzed compensation data, delivering insights to various agencies.
- Provided training in assigned areas to enhance staff knowledge and skills.
- Advised management on employee relations issues and interpreted collective bargaining agreements.
- Assisted in developing computerized HR systems to improve operational efficiency.
Human Resources Coordinator III - Recruiting/Employment
Las Vegas Clark County Library District
Las Vegas
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed district-wide personnel action forms and position changes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Implemented timely updates to HR/payroll database, maintaining precise payroll records and audit compliance.
- Developed standard and ad-hoc reports from HR data systems, adhering to all government reporting guidelines.
- Supported HR data requests by assessing data availability and feasibility while providing technical training.
- Assisted in interview and selection processes, ensuring adherence to employment laws and district policies.
- Collaborated with hiring supervisors and HR managers during offer process, recommending starting salaries and relevant details.
Senior Human Resource Specialist
Nevada National Security Sites
Las Vegas
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment across various directorates, enhancing workforce and succession planning.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify business needs and define essential competencies.
- Developed targeted search strategies to secure qualified candidates effectively.
- Employed advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches and social media networking, to engage passive candidates.
Senior Technical Recruiter, SWE
Meta
Menlo Park
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted comprehensive recruitment for Senior Software Engineers, focusing on specialized areas such as Machine Learning, Systems/Infrastructure, Mobile, and Full Stack development, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and role requirements.
- Employed advanced sourcing tactics, including Boolean searches and LinkedIn Recruiter, to identify and engage with high-caliber passive candidates, while also leading initiatives aimed at Diversity and Inclusion.
- Oversaw a team of four technical sourcers, guiding them in effective sourcing strategies and managing the screening, interviewing, and candidate submission processes.
- Oversaw a team of four technical sourcers, guiding effective sourcing strategies and managing candidate screening processes.
Senior Recruiter
Everi Holdings
Las Vegas
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Executed sourcing strategies prioritizing female and diverse candidates to enhance recruitment inclusivity.
- Collaborated with hiring managers, HR, and compensation teams to facilitate job offers and achieve successful placements.
- Reduced hiring cycle time by 33% for the majority of roles through streamlined processes.
- Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter expertise to improve outreach and candidate engagement.
- Implemented blind recruitment practices supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives in thehiring process.
Senior Recruiter
Aerotek
Las Vegas
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Developed and executed diversity sourcing strategies, utilizing Boolean searches to target HBCUs, women, and underrepresented minorities, enhancing talent pool inclusivity.
- Conducted thorough interviews aligning with both technical and non-technical job specifications, ensuring candidate fit and preparedness for client meetings.
- Maintained rigorous activity metrics, achieving weekly goals of 100+ calls and 15+ in-person interviews, resulting in consistent candidate submissions to available roles.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to provide strategic talent acquisition guidance and managed a team of 5 recruiters, ensuring successful account management and fulfillment of hard-to-fill positions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.2022
Associate of Business - Business
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2015
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Boolean searches
- Job analysis
- Employee relations
- HR information systems
- Diversity initiatives
- Interviewing techniques
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Data-driven decision making
- Training development
- Employee retention strategies
- Recruitment marketing
- HR policies development
- Succession planning
- Job posting optimization
- Applicant tracking systems
- Organizational development
- HR analytics
- Candidate sourcing
- Labor law compliance
- Diversity and inclusion
- Onboarding processes
- Recruitment strategy development
- Verbal and written communication
- Client relationship management
- Global recruitment
- Hiring metrics analysis
- Pre-employment screening
- Employment law knowledge
- Recruitment process improvement
Timeline
Senior HR Recruiter
Clark County Department of Aviation
03.2025 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator III - Recruiting/Employment
Las Vegas Clark County Library District
11.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Human Resource Specialist
Nevada National Security Sites
05.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Technical Recruiter, SWE
Meta
01.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Recruiter
Everi Holdings
12.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Recruiter
Aerotek
06.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Associate of Business - Business
College of Southern Nevada