Nicholas Armendariz
Palmyra,PA
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with over 13 years of experience in diverse recruiting sectors including Global E-commerce, Logistics, Medical, Gaming, Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Automotive, Accounting, Sales, Finance, and Technology. Proficient in utilizing ATS and CRM systems like Workday, Taleo, and Phenom to streamline recruitment processes and enhance candidate engagement. Demonstrates strong collaboration with HR and hiring managers to develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies, significantly reducing time-to-fill metrics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiting Manager
Lane Enterprises, LLC
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed a new recruiting process for Lane to use going forward for all hiring needs including manager training in ATS Systems and understanding full cycle hiring
- Staffed and placed Exempt and Non-exempt candidates across 20 Manufacturing Sites US Wide
- Developed and recreated over 100 new Job Descriptions
- Worked directly with HR and CFO/COO on new recruitment needs
- Worked with Site Managers on needs across manufacturing plants in the Plastic Pipe industry
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Pitney Bowes
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborate with hiring managers and HR managers/partners across multiple platforms of business including Sendtech SaaS Sales, Global E-commerce, Presort and Mailing services, Finance, Transportation
- Excelled in exempt level recruiting by filling positions from Supervisors to Director level in rapid timeframes, keeping metrics under 30 days fill time across the business
- Worked as a flexible, versatile Talent Partner across multiple organizations within Pitney Bowes
Start Up Recruiter
GXO Logistics
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Represent and participate in professional and college recruitment events to foster strong relationships and fill open positions
- Utilize online sourcing techniques to identify qualified candidates
- Work with Project Managers on new clients and upcoming start up locations, handling and filling all required positions to open a new facility
High Volume Recruiter
Penn National Gaming
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Promoted to High Volume recruiter after 8 months from Talent Acquisition Roll
- Similar responsibilities, however, with more exempt level positions and heavy pipelining and sourcing for candidates
- Reduced total req headcount by 50% over a 2-month span in culinary, housekeeping, hotel, EVS, and facilities departments
- Developed sourcing plans for regional markets, resulted in 85%-90% reduction in open culinary positions in Charlestown and Toledo, respectively
- Recruited and filled culinary leadership positions including Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and F&B Supervisor
- Developed community partnerships in three regional markets
- Developed strong relationships with property HR and Hiring Managers and developed great connections to execute hiring plans and fill needed positions
- Experienced in leading weekly property calls with HR to discuss hiring needs and recruitment strategy
- Supported team with high need positions in Food & Beverage, Hotel, Facilities, Security, EVS, and Casino Operations
- Awarded first Purple Squirrel award for excellence in recruiting
Recruiting Specialist
Drayer Physical Therapy
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Served as a Corporate Recruiting Specialist for Physical Therapist, PTA, PT Tech, Occupational Therapist, Athletic Trainer positions for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi and Alabama
- Hired 250 well qualified medical professionals ranging from Physical Therapy Technicians, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Certified Hand Specialists and Occupational Therapists
- Conduct phone screens for potential candidates to screen for fit within organization and assists candidates with the application process
- Manage/Create job postings in applicant tracking system
- As well as posts on other external sites, and possible newspaper ads
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
COX ENTERPRISES
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Served as Northeast Reconditioning Recruiter for Manheim Auto Auction and all of Canada
- Delivered full lifecycle recruiting expertise and consulting for full-time / part-time non-exempt level roles throughout Manheim's auction locations, including auto technicians, body shop, car wash detail, lot operations, service, and drivers
- Managed full cycle recruiting process, utilizing company's applicant tracking system
- Managed recruitment strategy for multiple openings, from the initial research and planning phase to candidate identification, assessment, and presentation
- Built talent pipeline of key hourly positions through various recruitment methods such as web-based tools, community centers, job fairs, and collaborations with local resources
Contract Recruiter
SYSTEM ONE
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Conducted face-to-face and phone screening interviews with qualified candidates for positions pertaining from Human Resources, Marketing, Data Analysts, Information Technology, and Production / Distribution
- Hired 500+ candidates for American Eagle Warehouse Project Opening
- Hired 400+ candidates for Hershey Production Plants
- Coordinate and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of recruiting processes, and the associated paperwork related to staffing, relocation, etc
- Recruit extensively for skills positions such as Safety Manager, Quality and Inventory Managers, Senior and Director level of Operations Management
- Partnered with HR and hiring managers to streamline onboarding processes, enhancing candidate experience and reducing onboarding time by 15%
- Implemented data-driven recruitment techniques, optimizing candidate sourcing and improving quality of hire by 25%
Education
HUMAN RESOURCES -
Bryant & Stratton Online University
12.2015
Skills
- Recruiting
- Sourcing
- Candidate Relationship Management Systems
- ATS Systems
- Staffing
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Recruitment Process Implementation
- Pipeline Development
- Employer Branding
- Team Leadership
- Market Research
- Start Ups
- Employee Relations
- Automotive Recruiting
- Medical and Physician Recruiting
- 3PL/Logistics Recruiting
- Manufacturing Recruiting
- Food and Beverage Recruiting
- Sales Recruiting
- Gaming Recruiting
- IT and Software Recruiting
- Industrial
- Software Engineer Recruiting
Certification
- PRC Certified, 2024
- Phenom Recruiter Certified, 2024
Timeline
Recruiting Manager
Lane Enterprises, LLC
11.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Pitney Bowes
06.2022 - 06.2024
Start Up Recruiter
GXO Logistics
09.2020 - 06.2022
High Volume Recruiter
Penn National Gaming
11.2018 - 03.2020
Recruiting Specialist
Drayer Physical Therapy
09.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
COX ENTERPRISES
06.2015 - 05.2017
Contract Recruiter
SYSTEM ONE
05.2014 - 05.2015
- PRC Certified, 2024
- Phenom Recruiter Certified, 2024
HUMAN RESOURCES -
Bryant & Stratton Online University
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