Ross Otte
Porter,USA
Summary
With 18+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including 7 years in a managerial role, I have developed expertise in team building, supervision, training, and development. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Speech Communication, providing a solid foundation for effective communication. I am proud to have received 27 LinkedIn recommendations that highlight exceptional communication skills, engagement abilities, and overall recruitment expertise. Throughout my career, entrusted with overseeing operations in three fiber cement manufacturing plants, three cement production plants, three hazardous waste recycling plants, as well as multiple warehouses and terminals across the United States.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Allura/Giant Cement/Elementia USA
02.2019 - 09.2024
- Managed the full cycle recruitment process by creating and aligning the recruitment strategies with the business objectives, posting positions, screening candidates, supervising interviews with managers, extending offers, and leading the onboarding process
- Executed the recruitment strategies including the use of Indeed, LinkedIn, association websites, networking, social media, veterans, state resources, colleges, trade schools, and third-party agencies
- Established behavioral-based interview questions and techniques to evaluate and recommend candidates for selection
- Collaborated with managers, leadership, the Vice President, and the Director of HR during the offer process recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent information
- Led candidates and managers through the onboarding process, collaborating closely with all parties throughout each phase of onboarding by initiating clear and timely communication
- Implemented ADP applicant tracking system (ATS) processes and features such as sending offers electronically, dispositioning candidates automatically, linking the job posting to the website careers page, in addition to managing cost centers, position details, updating employee information, and more
- Championed a culture of excellence by demonstrating a high-level of professionalism, internal customer service, and periodically reviewing and enhancing the talent acquisition processes
- Compiled and analyzed recruitment data to maintain metrics on practices such as time-to-fill, source of hire, cost per hire, qualified applicants per hire, candidate testimonials, turnover rates, referral program outcomes, & other ad hoc reports requested by leadership
- Provided critical guidance, training, and leadership to the HR team on recruiting goals, systems, programs, procedures, and expectations
- Assured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations in addition to company policies and procedures
- Acted as a subject matter expert to senior leadership on recruitment strategies and workforce planning
- Performed additional duties as assigned by the Vice President & the Director of Human Resources
Recruiting Specialist
Insperity
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked directly with hiring managers from numerous industries to review position requirements, set recruiting expectations, establish best practices, & agree on a strategy for each open position
- Created behavioral interview guides for the hiring managers and the internal recruiters utilizing questions directed at the specific skill sets needed for each open position
- Confirmed job descriptions were accurate, and advertising correct across all media
- Built rapport with hiring managers and kept consistent, open lines of communication
- Sourced candidates using Boolean searches from LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, Monster, Indeed, Google, & other platforms or Chrome extensions
- Managed and communicated with candidates via cold calling, emailing, texting, or social media
- Reviewed & evaluated hundreds of resumes & applications for companies with open positions across numerous industries nationwide
- Interviewed candidates to confirm they met the position requirements and had the soft skills needed
- Called hiring managers for each open position to present the top candidates resume, credentials, and my recommendations to interview candidates
- Responsible for all database documentation when speaking with hiring managers, candidates, & others as related to the open positions
- Drove the interview process for all open positions by confirming the candidate’s interview dates & times and adding the interviews to the hiring manager’s calendar
- Followed up after each interview and debriefed the hiring managers and candidates for feedback on how the interview went, as well as the next steps in the recruiting process
- Assisted hiring managers with extending offers of employment, negotiating compensation, scheduling start dates, disseminating skills or personality assessments, facilitating background checks, and drug screens
- Discovered additional open positions within the hiring manager’s company and gauged their interest in assisting with recruiting
- Generated weekly metrics and shared information with hiring managers, as requested
- Per leadership’s request, assisted fellow recruiters or helped with special projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sam Houston State University
12.2002
Skills
- Recruiter Training and Mentoring
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Candidate Sourcing
- Competency-Based Interviewing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding Process Management
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Job Posting Optimization
- Recruitment Marketing
- Passive Candidate Engagement
- Recruitment Event Planning
- Employer Branding
- Collaborative Teamwork
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Writing
- Traveling
- Sports
- Fitness
- Cinema
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Allura/Giant Cement/Elementia USA
02.2019 - 09.2024
Recruiting Specialist
Insperity
08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sam Houston State University
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