Robert Attaway
Summary
Forward-thinking business leader with skills in human resources, talent acquisition, sales, and performance. I have a strong ability to balance customer needs and company goals. I excel at building loyalty and forging lasting relationships, consistently driving individual and corporate success in fast-paced environments. Creative risk taker and problem solver who CHAMPIONS new ideas with a strict focus on bottom-line results. Incisive ability to make tough business decisions to transform organizations with long-term strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Curia Global
04.2022 - Current
- Managed high-volume requisition load, consistently meeting or exceeding established performance metrics and goals.
- Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews, ensuring only qualified candidates were presented to hiring managers for consideration.
- Partnered with HR and Talent Acquisition leaders and internal management to prioritize and fill critical positions, optimizing recruitment timelines and ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies, including social media outreach, advanced networking, and market research, resulting in a strong pipeline of both active and passive candidates for niche skill sets.
- Provided strategic recruiting best practices as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), enhancing hiring manager decision-making and improving hiring outcomes.
- Strengthened employer branding by delivering an exceptional candidate experience, which contributed to increased offer acceptance rates and positive brand perception in competitive markets.
- Proactively identified and addressed challenges in recruitment workflows, recommending process improvements that streamlined operations and reduced time-to-fill by 26.67%.
- Established long-term relationships with talent, while building loyalty and a network of qualified professionals to meet future staffing needs efficiently.
- Led multi-site recruitment efforts, specializing in managing challenging, hard-to-fill positions. Acted as a strategic consultant to hiring managers by providing market insights and data-driven recommendations, ensuring alignment with headcount goals and organizational needs.
Senior Human Resource (Recruiter)
OrangeEV
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Sourced and built relationships with candidates from targeted talent pools, building a pipeline of qualified professionals for high-priority roles.
- Partnered closely with hiring managers to define recruitment goals, clarify position requirements, and align talent acquisition strategies with organizational objectives.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate assessments, including evaluations of qualifications, career progression, alignment with company culture, and compensation expectations, providing hiring managers with actionable insights.
- Strengthened the recruitment process by implementing proactive communication strategies, ensuring timely and professional correspondence with candidates and leadership, conducting a positive employer brand.
- Created and executed innovative outreach and networking initiatives, leveraging social media, industry connections, and community events to attract diverse and highly skilled talent.
- Advised hiring managers on compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws, ensuring recruitment practices met legal and industry standards.
- Led the candidate screening process, efficiently identifying top talent and reducing time-to-hire while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
- Promoted organizational culture and benefits effectively, driving engagement and increasing offer acceptance rates among top candidates.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions to post for internal and external jobs.
Regional Talent Acquisition Manager
Dycom Industries -
07.2016 - 10.2021
- Developed and executed innovative, company-wide recruiting strategies to address talent acquisition needs across highly competitive and challenging markets like OH, MO, AL, KY, LA, IA and TN ensuring the organization remained fully staffed and operational.
- Built and strengthened relationships with senior executives, hiring managers, and the HR Director to align recruitment efforts with company-wide strategic objectives and workforce planning goals.
- Directed full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, including management, project managers, operations staff, and specialized technical positions such as engineers, linemen, splicers, operators and office personnel achieving consistent hiring success.
- Reduced overall Cycle Time to Fill (CTF) from 40 days to 22 days by streamlining recruitment workflows, implementing technology solutions, and optimizing candidate pipelines.
- Played a pivotal role in workforce growth, contributing to a net increase of 300 employees within the first 12 months through targeted talent acquisition efforts and innovative sourcing strategies.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages (hourly and salary) for new hires, providing hiring managers with insights into market trends to ensure competitive offers.
- Partnered with the HR Director to align talent acquisition practices with the organization’s shared values, culture, and long-term business strategy, reinforcing a streamlined approach to growth and employee retention.
- Oversee employee orientation and onboarding programs, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires
- Coach and advise management and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices to promote fairness and consistency.
Project Coordinator/ Career Coach - Contract Position
EDSI / CareerLink
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Implement recruiting processes and initiatives to identify and connect unemployed and long-term unemployed individuals, UI recipients likely to exhaust benefits, and veterans to program services leading directly to employment.
- Provided career guidance to assist job-seekers in making and carrying out career decisions for success in the labor market.
- Identify suitability for and/or barriers to employment/training.
- Provide consistent, comprehensive career advisement to facilitate a clear career pathway plan utilizing individualized assessment of working skills and personal development needs.
Recruiting Manager
Elwood Staffing
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to all potential candidates.
- Recruited for Oil & Gas industry across multiples sites in Pennsylvania & Texas.
- Developed strong candidate pipelines by leveraging social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with external vendors, ensuring cost-effective solutions for recruitment needs.
- Managed payroll for over 100 associates and other HR duties as in new hire orientation and enrolling employees in company benefits.
- Reached hiring goals consistently through effective collaboration with hiring managers and clear communication of requirements.
- Improved recruitment efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative sourcing strategies.
- Negotiated job offers to attract top talent and keep organization competitive in job market.
- Managed a high-performing team of recruiters, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth opportunities.
- Conducted thorough market research to stay informed of industry trends and competitor practices in talent acquisition strategies.
Education
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
Mountain View College
Dallas, TXBachelor - Business Administration
Tarleton State University
Stephenville2015
Associates - Applied Science Business Administration
Mountain View College
Dallas, TX2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent Negotiation Skills
- Managerial and Leadership Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Data Driven
- Staffing and recruiting professional
- Employment law knowledge
- Recruiting and selection techniques
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
- Hiring and Retention
- Training and development
- Employee relations
- New hire orientation
- Innovative
- Human Resource
Timeline
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Curia Global
04.2022 - Current
Senior Human Resource (Recruiter)
OrangeEV
08.2021 - 04.2022
Regional Talent Acquisition Manager
Dycom Industries -
07.2016 - 10.2021
Project Coordinator/ Career Coach - Contract Position
EDSI / CareerLink
12.2015 - 07.2016
Recruiting Manager
Elwood Staffing
05.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor - Business Administration
Tarleton State University
Associates - Applied Science Business Administration
Mountain View College
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
Mountain View College
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