Maria Marylou Garcia-Avalos

Sr. Recruiter-Talent Acquisition

Verizon Wireless

01.2022 - Current

Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner.
Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout the interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
Trained junior recruiters on best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
Negotiated favorable compensation packages for new hires, ensuring company remained an attractive employer of choice.
Regularly attended networking events and conferences to expand professional network and identify potential candidates for future openings.
Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
Actively participated in local job fairs to promote company brand among prospective employees while identifying potential talent matches for current vacancies.
Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems and prioritizing high-impact roles.
Collaborated with HR team to develop consistent onboarding processes for new hires, improving retention rates within the first year of employment.
Leveraged advanced search techniques and Boolean logic to effectively source passive candidates from various online platforms.
Implemented innovative recruiting techniques to attract top talent in a competitive market.
Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency and improved candidate experience.
Managed relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring timely and cost-effective fulfillment of open positions.
Increased diversity hiring initiatives through targeted outreach efforts and partnerships with professional organizations catering to underrepresented groups.
Contributed to the development and implementation of employer branding initiatives, positioning the company as an appealing workplace for prospective talent.
Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
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.
Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.

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