Ross Otte
Porter,TX
Summary
Dynamic Senior Recruiter with proven expertise at Allura USA in full cycle recruitment and talent acquisition strategy. Skilled in competency-based interviewing and recruitment metrics analysis, I successfully enhanced onboarding processes and collaborated with leadership to optimize hiring outcomes. Recognized for my ability to drive candidate engagement and deliver exceptional internal customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Allura USA / Giant Cement
Houston, TX
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
- Performed additional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Human Resources & the Director of Human Resources
Recruiting Specialist
Insperity
Kingwood, TX
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
- Sourced candidates using Boolean searches from LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, Monster, Indeed, Google, & other platforms or Chrome extensions
- Interviewed candidates to confirm they met the position requirements and had the soft skills needed
- Drove the interview process for all open positions by confirming the candidate's interview dates & times
- Assisted hiring managers with extending offers of employment, negotiating compensation, scheduling start dates, disseminating assessments, and facilitating background checks
- 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
Huntsville, TX12.2002
Skills
- Full cycle recruitment
- Candidate sourcing
- Competency-Based Interviewing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding Process Management
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Recruitment metrics analysis
- Technical recruiting expertise
Certification
- Alison Certificate – Modern HR Management – Recruitment & Selection Process
- FCC Amateur Radio License KJ5JFO
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Writing
- Traveling
- Sports
- Fitness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Allura USA / Giant Cement
02.2019 - 09.2024
Recruiting Specialist
Insperity
08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sam Houston State University
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