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OBDULIO SANTIAGO JR

ELGIN,UNITED STATES

Summary

Dedicated and self-motivated individual seeking a Talent Acquisition role. I have years of experience with recruiting, training, as well as managing employee life cycles. I enjoy working with teams and am looking to move to a company where I can continue to utilize my skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Recruiter

Power Solutions International Inc.
Wood Dale, IL
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Maintained accurate records of all recruiting activities within applicant tracking system.
  • Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
  • Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
  • Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
  • Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
  • Participated in local job fairs and recruitment events for prospective hiring.
  • Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
  • Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
  • Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
  • Created presentations on employee recruitment strategies at monthly team meetings.

On-Premise Manager

Nemera Pharmaceuticals
Buffalo Grove, IL
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Promoted to On-Premises Manager due to exceeding expectations as a commercial recruiter
  • In charge of recruiting, hosting interviews, hiring, training, and administrating employee benefits of active RHM employees, and assisting company meeting production goals
  • Personally interviewing 4-5 candidates per day to determine if suitable for the desired position
  • Extend offers to candidates and set them up for pre-employment paperwork, background check, and drug test
  • Managing each candidate, I put to work while performing regular checking and terminating contracts if necessary
  • Performing payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information, processing, and submitting payroll.

Commercial Recruiter

RHM Staffing Solutions
Schaumburg
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Recruited contractors for manufacturing positions including assemblers, machine operators, forklift, material handlers, quality control specialists, etc
  • Contacted candidates directly by making a minimum of 60 calls per day to introduce our company and attract interest in our employment opportunities
  • Made resumes for each candidate based on their skill and experience to present to the hiring managers
  • Negotiated salary with candidates and provided counteroffers when necessary
  • Utilize Salesforce as the main tracking system for candidates’ applications
  • Sourced for candidates in the different job sites such as CareerBuilder, Illinois Job Link, LinkedIn, etc
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office/ Outlook

Material Handler

Cintas Corporation
Schaumburg
06.2018 - 02.2022
  • In charge of ensuring customer accounts were delivered on time to the appropriate locations
  • Sorted through uniforms, safety equipment, medical equipment, etc
  • Operated multiple types of forklifts to perform warehouse duties
  • Handled materials of 50 pounds+
  • Assisted in training new employees on the production floor.

Education

Bachelor of Science- Business Management and Administration -

Roosevelt University
12.2021

Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • Communication Skills (bilingual)
  • Problem Solving
  • Employee Management
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Applicant Sourcing
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Human Resources Policies

Personal Information

Title: RECRUITER

Timeline

HR Recruiter

Power Solutions International Inc.
07.2023 - Current

On-Premise Manager

Nemera Pharmaceuticals
06.2022 - 07.2023

Commercial Recruiter

RHM Staffing Solutions
02.2022 - 06.2022

Material Handler

Cintas Corporation
06.2018 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science- Business Management and Administration -

Roosevelt University
OBDULIO SANTIAGO JR