Ruben Acosta
Spring,TX
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with 16+ years of successful track record in managing teams of TAs from 5-52 personnel that are responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and hiring top talent across multiple industries. Uses a data-driven approach to Talent Acquisition by leveraging recruitment analytics to measure and optimize recruiting effectiveness and identify the best fit for the organization. Focuses on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing team performance with team building and forward- thinking approaches. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on building lasting relationships with candidates and hiring managers. Proficient in applicant tracking systems, HR metrics, and reporting to ensure compliance and improve recruitment performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Morae Global Corporation
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Spearheaded talent acquisition and full-cycle recruiting across North America and Australia, targeting key positions such as Senior Directors, Document Management experts, and comprehensive Law Firm roles, encompassing both Attorneys and Legal Assistants, to strategically align with legal industry standards.
- Applied advanced sourcing on LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Seek (Australia) using Boolean searches to find diverse, high-quality talent committed to equity and inclusion.
- Enhanced DE&I metrics by 80% across Q1-Q3 in FY 2022, demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Achieved 90% candidate conversion rate for those meeting or exceeding Morae Global’s technical criteria.
- Recognized as an elite negotiator, securing a 90% offer acceptance rate for all engaged candidates.
- Surpassed all funnel benchmarks and reduced the time-to-fill by six days, exceeding Morae Global’s baseline
- Managed and optimized Bullhorn ATS to streamline candidate tracking, resulting in a 15% improvement in process efficiency and enhanced collaboration among recruiting team members.
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Army Recruiting Command
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Senior Quality Assurance Officer
United States Army Recruiting Command
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw eight staff and coordinated with 34 regional offices and 42 Army Reserve units in Texas; reviewed mental, moral, and physical qualifications of new hires; selected military specialties and completed contracts up to $40,000.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance plans used daily by all 34 regional offices; achieved 90% improvement in quality metrics and reduced customer support workload by 35%.
- Conducted manual testing, formulated test plans, educated tests, reported all defects; carried out evaluations to identify and correct weak areas, leading to increased efficiency and standards compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for 300+ employees at Annual Training Conference; focused on procedures and quality assurance, enhancing onboarding efficiency and aligning staff with organizational standards.
Regional Recruiting Manager
United States Army Recruiting Command
09.2007 - 08.2016
- Oversaw five Regional Offices and managed operations across three cities, securing 780 new hires in eight years through meticulous planning, execution, and assessment of recruiting strategies.
- Responsible for welfare, training, morale, and supervision for 27 Recruiters across five offices; served as Senior Advisor to Senior Talent Acquisition Managers.
- Increased market share by 60% by managing full recruitment process and implementing metrics to track effectiveness of recruiting strategies.
- Coached recruiters on interview techniques and hiring processes, ensuring positive candidate experience and alignment with organizational values.
- Organized and managed recruitment events, including job fairs and campus recruiting, to broaden reach and attract high-quality candidates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Post University
Waterbury, CT12.2023
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruitment Process Management
- Team Management
- Candidate ATS Management
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Recruitment Metrics Tracking and Reporting
- Ability to source and screen candidates
- Perform root cause analysis
- Boolean Searches
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Social Media
Websites
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Morae Global Corporation
12.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Army Recruiting Command
01.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Quality Assurance Officer
United States Army Recruiting Command
01.2018 - 01.2020
Regional Recruiting Manager
United States Army Recruiting Command
09.2007 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Post University
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