Nicole Guzman
Gahanna,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist and HR Manager with 10+ years of experience leading full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and employee support functions. Skilled in sourcing top-tier talent, building strong partnerships with hiring managers, and developing recruitment strategies that drive organizational success. Known for delivering exceptional candidate experiences and implementing HR processes that improve efficiency and support long-term growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Remote
Topaz HR
08.2024 - Current
- Reduced time-to-fill by 25–40% by streamlining the recruiting workflow and improving communication with hiring managers.
- Increased candidate quality by 30% through targeted sourcing strategies and more effective screening methods.
- Boosted hiring manager satisfaction by 20–35% by enhancing alignment on job requirements and delivering more consistent candidate pipelines.
- Enhanced onboarding efficiency by 25% by coordinating with HR and refining pre-start processes.
HR Manager
Summit Drilling
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Laid Off due to company acquisition
- Reduced employee turnover by 20–35% by strengthening employee relations, proactively resolving workplace concerns, and improving communication between field employees, supervisors, and HR.
- Improved employee satisfaction scores by 25–40% by implementing regular check-ins, addressing issues quickly, and creating a more supportive HR presence across sites.
- Reduced workplace conflict incidents by 20–30% by mediating disputes, coaching supervisors, and promoting consistent, fair HR practices.
Direct Hire Recruiter/Client Relations Manager
IDealHire
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Laid off due to restructuring
Senior Recruiter
Forta Health
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Laid off due to company downsizing
Triage Supervisor & Office Manager
Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY & NJ
04.2017 - 12.2021
Education
High School Diploma -
Hunterdon Central Regional High School
Flemington, NJ06-2008
Skills
- Team leadership & coaching
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic talent planning
- Process improvement
- ATS & HRIS platforms
- HR dashboards & metrics
- Problem-solving and Adaptability
- Employee relations
- Onboarding & orientation programs
- HR policy development
- Benefits & compensation support
- Performance management
- Training & development coordination
- Exit interviews & offboarding
- Workforce planning
- Talent market research
- Offer negotiation
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Relationship-building
- HRIS systems
- Applicant tracking systems
- HR Compliance
- Full-cycle Recruiting
- High-Volume Recruiting
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Remote
Topaz HR
08.2024 - Current
HR Manager
Summit Drilling
05.2023 - 05.2024
Direct Hire Recruiter/Client Relations Manager
IDealHire
06.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Recruiter
Forta Health
01.2022 - 06.2022
Triage Supervisor & Office Manager
Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY & NJ
04.2017 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Hunterdon Central Regional High School