Orhan Yankin
Senior Talent Acquistion Partner
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Skilled technical recruitment professional with strong background in sourcing and engaging top-tier talent. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and adapt to dynamic hiring needs. Expertise in full-cycle recruiting, strategic planning, and talent acquisition. Known for delivering results and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Talent Acquistion Partner
Marathon Petroleum
San Antonio, Texas
12.2024 - Current
- Partnered closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to develop comprehensive recruiting strategies for specialized technical roles, ensuring that the recruitment process aligns with business needs.
- Built trusted business relationships by conducting regular intake meetings and strategic hiring debriefs, ensuring clear communication and alignment on hiring expectations.
- Achieved rapid placement of a critical SAP Software Engineer role, which had been open for over 270 days, by closing it in just 30 days with minimal interviews, greatly improving the team's productivity.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for enterprise architects, security architects, and business systems analysts, maintaining an efficient average time-to-fill of 45 days, which helped meet project timelines effectively.
- Over $30,000 in agency fees was saved by focusing on direct sourcing and placements, which minimized our reliance on third-party recruiters and improved cost efficiency.
- Filled 24 specialized roles in under six months through proactive sourcing and pipeline building, which reduced our dependency on inbound applications and enhanced our talent pool.
- Consistently recognized as a top performer on LinkedIn sourcing, utilizing advanced search capabilities and sending over 4,500 InMails, which significantly boosted our outreach efforts.
- Created comprehensive candidate profiles that highlighted key skills, experiences, and fit with corporate values, allowing hiring managers to make informed decisions quickly.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout the process.
Principal Recruiter
Orhan Yankin LLC
Remote, Indiana
03.2020 - 12.2024
- Executed end-to-end recruitment process, resulting in a 20% increase in qualified candidates and a 15% decrease in time-to-fill positions.
- Exploited robust internal relationships and external networks to foster a robust pool of highly skilled candidates.
- Formulated and implemented dynamic search and sourcing strategies to facilitate accelerated brand expansion.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to optimize recruitment strategies, resulting in a 30% reduction in recruitment costs and a 25% increase in overall hiring efficiency.
- Strategically recruited and secured top-tier candidates to meet organizational objectives.
- Reduced time-to-fill for key positions through streamlined recruitment processes and proactive candidate sourcing techniques.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine specific needs, creating tailored job descriptions and interview guides for each position.
Lead Technical Recruiter
AutoFi
Remote, Indiana
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Reported to VP of People and collaborated with CTO and SVP Engineering to align team structures and hiring needs.
- Doubled company headcount within one year by filling over 50 roles efficiently, reducing time-to-fill by 50%.
- Increased candidate engagement by 15% through employer branding campaigns.
- Expanded sourcing reach by 35%, reducing time-to-hire by 25 days to meet rapid growth demands.
- Successfully recruited diverse technical roles such as software engineers, DevOps, data professionals, product managers, and cybersecurity analysts.
- Aligned recruiting initiatives with immediate and long-term organizational goals.
- Optimized recruitment advertising efforts using targeted job postings and social media outreach, generating increased candidate interest.
- Established a reputation as a trusted advisor for hiring managers by providing valuable market insights and competitor analysis.
- Increased candidate interview-to-offer conversion rate by providing thorough interview preparation and consistent feedback throughout the hiring process.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Shaw Systems
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed recruitment strategies to support cloud transition and technical growth.
- Increased job posting visibility by 30%, attracting a high-quality candidate pool.
- Refined job descriptions to reduce irrelevant applications by 25%, improving candidate fit.
- Achieved 95% placement success rate for over 50 technical roles across software engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, and project management.
- Partnered with senior leadership to meet hiring objectives and streamline interview processes.
- Implemented metrics-driven strategies to monitor recruiter performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout the process.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
Lead Recruiter-Americas & EMIA
Crane Companies
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Led recruitment for multiple companies, supporting hiring across Americas and EMEA regions.
- Collaborated with C-suite and senior leaders to fulfill roles in Sales, Finance, Technology, and Operations.
- Filled over 150 roles with increased leadership placements by 25%.
- Achieved three promotions in two years by surpassing recruitment goals.
- Delivered $2 million cost savings by eliminating agency dependencies and improving offer acceptance.
- Expanded brand visibility by 40% and improved workforce planning accuracy by 10%.
- Localized executive search with 98% retention rate for senior hires.
- Led global sales recruitment for VP, Director, and Manager level positions.
- Verified candidates fit hiring manager's desired employee characteristics and qualifications through comprehensive screening process.
- Facilitated manual and digital applicant tracking techniques, collaborating with hiring personnel on fair and effective hiring practices.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cameron
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed RPO program for UK and Germany clients, acting as bilingual liaison for German and English speakers.
- Handled full staffing lifecycle including requisition definition, resume screening, and onboarding.
- Ensured contractual compliance and optimized recruitment workflows through VMS training.
- Led recruitment compliance across multiple regions and vendors.
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
Senior Technical Recruiter
SNI Technology
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Supported IT and software engineering recruitment for Fortune 500 clients in a new technical division.
- Exceeded KPI targets by 40% in candidate submissions and placements.
- Utilized multiple sourcing platforms including LinkedIn, Dice, and DiscoverOrg.
- Conducted detailed candidate interviews and managed key recruitment processes.
- Increased company visibility and candidate engagement via specialized online groups.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to refine requirements and improve retention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX07.2012
Skills
Social media recruiting
Job market expertise
Expert sourcing techniques
Cold calling mastery
Advanced boolean search
Offer negotiations
Candidate sourcing
Certification
Information Security Recruiting Framework, ISRF CS-01
Web
linkedin.com/in/orhan-yankin
Timeline
Sr. Talent Acquistion Partner
Marathon Petroleum
12.2024 - Current
Lead Technical Recruiter
AutoFi
09.2021 - 02.2023
Principal Recruiter
Orhan Yankin LLC
03.2020 - 12.2024
Senior Technical Recruiter
Shaw Systems
09.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Recruiter-Americas & EMIA
Crane Companies
01.2017 - 09.2019
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cameron
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Technical Recruiter
SNI Technology
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Houston Downtown