ROMEO CHAVARRIA
Brentwood,TN
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner with over 7 years of experience sourcing and assessing top talent for growth-oriented organizations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
National Seating and Mobility
Franklin, TN
09.2023 - Current
- Leads full-cycle recruitment: job description preparation, job posting advertising, online sourcing of passive candidates, resume review, phone screening, interview scheduling and facilitation, candidate tracking and evaluation, background checks execution, offer letter preparation and extending offers, and processing new hires.
- Maintains accurate records of applicants and employees by effectively managing the applicant tracking system.
- Facilitates comprehension and communication of benefits package details for fresh hires.
- Ensures all new hires are provided a positive onboarding experience. Responsible for new hire orientation and paperwork (I-9, W4, company handbook, etc.) Creates employee records in HRIS system.
- Maintains knowledge of current employment laws to ensure adherence.
Senior Recruiting Manager
Yoshi Inc.
Nashville, TN
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process, including forecasting staffing needs, defining role requirements, and crafting engaging job descriptions in partnership with leadership.
- Served as a trusted business partner in guiding long-term and short-term recruitment strategies.
- Implemented new Applicant Tracking System(Greenhouse) and system integrations as required.
- Conducted a successful training session to educate hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques.
- Streamlined screening and interview process through refining existing methods.
- Implemented targeted search approach, developed healthy talent pipelines, and applied talent branding principles to reduce job board advertising costs by 25% in the initial months.
Regional Talent Acquisition Partner
Mhc Kenworth
Nashville, Tennessee
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Effectively managed end-to-end recruitment cycle including attracting, sourcing, assessing, and facilitating the hiring and onboarding process.
- Effectively managed candidate-flow, developed reports, and maintained all recruitment data using company's ATS (Avature).
- Successfully established partnerships with various educational institutions in the region to create an effective graduate, internship, and apprentice program.
- Successfully implemented strategies for talent pipelining by incorporating management consulting and recruiting industry best practices.
- Provided coaching and training on interviewing techniques to hiring managers.
- Enhanced talent acquisition efforts by actively creating passive candidate pipelines via company branding initiatives, networking events, cold calling prospects and conducting detailed online research.
- Collaborated with hiring managers and HR Business Partner to analyze organizational needs, identifying and implementing effective recruitment strategies.
Facilities Recruiter
Core Civic
Brentwood, TN
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Utilized recruiting experience and various sourcing methods such as social media platforms (Indeed, Career Builder, LinkedIn, etc.), career fairs, and networking groups to expand the pool of candidates considered for selection.
- Screened applications for minimum requirements and referred qualified candidates to the next step in the hiring process.
- Assisted facility HR teams in effectively utilizing the applicant tracking system for efficient application selection and processing.
- Monitored and provided guidance in affirmative action outreach efforts to ensure equal opportunity for recruitment, selection, and advancement of all qualified applicants and employees.
- Supported facilities at the local level with grassroots, community-based initiatives.
- Planned and executed virtual and in-person hiring events in collaboration with HR staff at designated facilities.
- Assisted in pre-audit preparation for OFCCP compliance reviews, gathered necessary data for OFCCP desk audits, and supported facilities with follow-up or corrective actions.
- Ensured adherence to state and federal regulations regarding selection, hiring, and employment.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Crowley Maritime Corporation
San Salvador
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process for Entry Level and Corporate roles in the Central-American region (Guatemala to Panama)
- Managed a strong candidate database and implemented process enhancements, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Formed strategic partnerships with academic institutions to recruit high-performing individuals for the organization.
- Managed all aspects of candidate recruitment within the assigned region, from initial sourcing to final selection and onboarding.
- Saved 50% on psychometrics assessment costs through implementation of a leased self-managed platform.
- Provided consultative support to management team on talent acquisition and HR-related matters.
- Facilitated New Hire Orientation sessions and collaborated with the HR Partners Team on various employee relations projects.
Case Controller
Microsoft Store
San Salvador
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Provided assistance over the phone to customers on order processing, order completion and payment processing
- Monitored customer satisfaction on hardware and software products
- Audited calls to monitor quality standards and SOP's were met based on client's requirements and provided feedback to improve KPI's when required
- Provided floor support and managed escalations calls as required.
Operations Supervisor
Teleperformance El Salvador
San Salvador
06.2005 - 05.2012
- Managed payroll, overtime and holiday reports
- Monitored KPI's for assigned customer service representatives generate performance reports and define actions for improvement
- Monitor individual, team and call center results to identify and act on both positive and negative performance trends to ensure attainment of revenue goals and performance targets
- Provided support to direct reports in terms of professional growth within the company
- Provided training sessions as required.
Education
Specialization Diploma - Human Resources Management
Francisco Gavidia University
San Salvador, El Salvador11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Francisco Gavidia University
San Salvador12.2014
Skills
- Taleo
- Cornerstone
- Avature
- Greenhouse
- UKG UltiPro
- JD Edwards
- Bilingual: English - Spanish
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
National Seating and Mobility
09.2023 - Current
Senior Recruiting Manager
Yoshi Inc.
01.2023 - 03.2023
Regional Talent Acquisition Partner
Mhc Kenworth
02.2022 - 12.2022
Facilities Recruiter
Core Civic
10.2019 - 02.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Crowley Maritime Corporation
04.2015 - 04.2018
Case Controller
Microsoft Store
05.2012 - 02.2015
Operations Supervisor
Teleperformance El Salvador
06.2005 - 05.2012
Specialization Diploma - Human Resources Management
Francisco Gavidia University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Francisco Gavidia University
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