Rocio Di Rocco
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition and Recruiting professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in healthcare, technology, and financial services. Proven expertise in building and leading recruitment strategies across diverse industries, managing full-cycle hiring processes, and strengthening employer brands. Recognized for developing innovative sourcing strategies, coaching leaders, driving measurable business outcomes and being a top performer.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR RECRUITER
HOAG HOSPITAL
02.2022 - 08.2025
- Led recruitment strategies for a nationally recognized healthcare network with over 8,000 employees.
- Partnered with clinical and administrative leaders to fill high-demand positions in nursing, allied health, and administration.
- Drove successful initiatives and implemented strategic sourcing methods to meet staffing goals.
- Manage candidate experience end-to-end, ensuring compliance with healthcare employment laws and best practices.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout the interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems and prioritizing high-impact roles.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of employer branding initiatives, positioning the company as an appealing workplace for prospective talent.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
REGIONAL RECRUITER
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
05.2017 - 02.2022
- Manage end to end talent acquisition for entire West Area which includes 15 states.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Managers to develop a strong understanding of position, performance expectations and talent profile.
- Communicate information to and organize team calls with Sourcing Specialist and Recruiting Coordinator.
- Conduct in-depth phone screens of qualifying candidates using behavioral interview methods and assessments.
- Manage the candidate experience throughout the selection process selling Konica Minolta value proposition.
- Effectively coach hiring managers in recruitment and selection processes, while ensuring compliance with employment laws.
- Influence hiring managers with selection of most qualified candidates based on demonstrated abilities, performance requirements, and in-depth interview results.
- Accurately maintain ATS by recording consideration decisions and recruitment data to meet compliance requirements and support staffing metrics.
- Ensure proper completion of background checks.
- Partner with hiring managers, Market Vice Presidents, HR Managers, and Compensation to determine attractive and competitive job offers.
- Developed strategic staffing plans to meet metrics by implementing college recruitment initiatives.
RECRUITING MANAGER/SENIOR RECRUITER
OPTIMA TAX RELIEF
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Hired to bring Talent Acquisition department into compliance using best practices and implementing company policies.
- Built entire recruitment program from ATS implementation through pre-screening design, job description competency & metrics analysis, Wonderlic implementation, and new sourcing strategies.
- Reported directly to CEO, tasked with leading comprehensive strategies to restructure and build up recruitment function.
- Partnered with division VP's to create thorough analysis of talent development initiatives, job descriptions, recruitment protocols, retention strategies, and succession planning.
- Created new on-boarding and assimilation program designed to support training and retention initiatives.
- Facilitated a highly effective full cycle recruitment process from outreach to offer, including background checks.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with local colleges and universities.
- Built and maintained relationships with executive and managers in an effort to understand ongoing business, staffing needs, and objectives.
- Developed and maintained relationships with associations and colleges to increase candidate pipeline by attending or hosting in-house events.
- Oversaw company's LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed accounts to increase brand awareness and attract qualified candidates.
- Facilitated ongoing training for managers on recruitment cycle and laws to ensure compliant business decisions.
- Oversaw additional Recruiters to delegate and prioritize open positions.
- Increased candidate pipeline by 70% and dramatically reduced turnover rate by 20% within 10 months.
HR TALENT ACQUISITION – FIELD RECRUITER
VERIZON WIRELESS
09.2012 - 11.2015
- Led South Area team to exceed overall hiring targets placing first in region in diverse and degreed hires in 2015.
- Responsible for facilitating the full cycle recruiting process for Customer Service, Retails Sales and Account Executive channels including but not limited to sourcing, conducting interviews, extending offers, and background checks.
- Managed end to end talent acquisition for Northern CA, Southern CA, Pacific Northwest, and Houston/Gulf Coast.
- Assisted in organizing and facilitating orientation and new hire training.
- Coached and developed new Recruiters, trained Hiring Managers and Leaders on behavioral interviewing and selection process.
- Developed strategic staffing plan to meet targets, metrics, college, diversity, and military initiatives.
- Effective client relationship management by initiating communication between senior leadership, influencing, and gaining strategies.
- Partnered with advertising vendors, along with local colleges and community organizations to ensure strategic education and diversity staffing initiatives were executed.
- Developed pilot programs that were implemented throughout several regions.
- Attended career fairs, workshops, hosted in-house events to strengthen the Verizon employment brand.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CASkills
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Recruitment sourcing
- Streamlined onboarding processes
- Client relationship management
- Recruitment metrics analysis
- Recruitment process improvement
- Event management
Timeline
SENIOR RECRUITER
HOAG HOSPITAL
02.2022 - 08.2025
REGIONAL RECRUITER
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
05.2017 - 02.2022
RECRUITING MANAGER/SENIOR RECRUITER
OPTIMA TAX RELIEF
11.2015 - 05.2017
HR TALENT ACQUISITION – FIELD RECRUITER
VERIZON WIRELESS
09.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
University of California, Riverside