Natalia Williams
Arlington,TX
Summary
Results-driven recruitment professional with over 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, specializing in sourcing, interviewing, and placing top-tier candidates. Proven track record of building strong client relationships and implementing efficient recruitment processes to meet organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Abarca Health
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to anticipate staffing needs, providing strategic guidance to efficiently fill positions and meet organizational goals
- Build and nurture relationships with applicants and past employees, fostering a positive and engaging candidate experience
- Act as a representative of the organization at job fairs and recruiting events, promoting the employer brand and attracting top talent to the organization.
- Improved candidate experience scores through enhanced communication and follow-up strategies.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Rite Aid/Elixir
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals and academic institutions to create a robust talent network.
- Conducted recruitment best practices training sessions for hiring managers and interviewers.
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals and academic institutions to create a robust talent network.
Senior Recruiter
Korn Ferry
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Successfully filled over 200 positions annually across various departments and levels.
- Hired as a senior recruiter after six months, selected to be on the cross functional team, trained to recruit for other areas such as healthcare, Tech, and Corporate
- Reduced average time-to-fill through streamlined recruitment processes.
- During tenured achieved a 79%-95% retention rate of new hires within their first year.
- Created a comprehensive onboarding program that reduced new hire ramp-up time.
- Led a team of 10 recruiters, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with department heads to understand hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
Senior Recruiter
Maxim Staffing
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with the account manager heads to understand hiring needs
- Handled high volume requisitions
- Responsible for sourcing
- Identifying potential candidates
- Engage with the candidate throughout the hiring process
Recruiter I - Recruiter-II
Dallas VA Medical Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Developed and standardized interview procedures, leading to a more consistent and fair hiring process.
- Reduced average time-to-fill from 60 days to 45 days.
- Successfully filled over 250 positions annually across various departments within the hospital.
- Launched an employer branding campaign that increased job applications.
- Proficient in various recruitment software and tools, including Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Workday
- Utilized data analytics to track hiring metrics and make data-driven decisions.
Education
B.S. Degree -
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA01.2015
Skills
- Talent Sourcing & Acquisition
- Candidate Screening & Interviewing
- Client Relationship Management
- Recruitment Marketing
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
- Onboarding & Training
- Boolean searching
- Sourcing qualified candidates
- Onboarding Process Management
Recognition and Awards
-Recognized as "Sr. Recruiter of the Year" for outstanding performance and contributions to the organization.
- Received commendations for exceptional talent acquisition strategies from senior leadership.
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Abarca Health
06.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Rite Aid/Elixir
02.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Recruiter
Korn Ferry
09.2019 - 01.2023
Senior Recruiter
Maxim Staffing
05.2018 - 08.2019
Recruiter I - Recruiter-II
Dallas VA Medical Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2018
B.S. Degree -
Virginia State University