SAMANTHA BATTLE
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven technical recruiter with 8+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, high-volume talent acquisition, sourcing, compensation, and workforce planning. Skilled in building and executing strategic recruitment initiatives that attract top talent and support organizational goals. Committed to leveraging advanced talent acquisition expertise to enhance productivity and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Recruiter
Randstad RPO- Wells Fargo (Contract)
Remote
05.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to identify and source technical talent for multiple industries.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Engaged managers for weekly candidate overview and status updates
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback to meet 45 day time-to-fill metric
- Served as a subject matter expert on compliance standards; conducted training sessions on best hiring methods
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes and improve efficiency.
Recruiter
Randstad RPO- Lumina Foods (Contract)
Remote
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed and maintained over 100 requisitions for client locations in different regions
- Maintained employment records in Bullhorn
- Sourced and screened candidates for regional food service management roles
- Worked with HR partners to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding
- Conducted weekly meetings, sent weekly reports and updated hiring managers on candidate completion and pre-boarding status
- Composed offer letters and facilitated compensation proposals with HR leaders
- Initiated and reviewed background check and drug screening reports to facilitate hiring process
- Attracted viable candidates by leveraging tools such as Indeed, Zip Recruiter, LinkedIn
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires
Senior Recruiter
Jibe Staffing
Marietta, Ga
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Recruited personnel for A/R-A/P, Administrative, Light Industrial, Engineer and QA positions
- Sourced candidates through Indeed and LinkedIn
- Maintained employment records in Taleo
- Scheduled and conducted new employee on-boarding
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills
- Reviewed employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements
- Conducted background screens and drug tests for pre-employment screening
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork according to client specifications.
- Presented clients with up to 50 candidates each month.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
Recruiter
Proficient Staffing
Cartersville, Ga
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Prepared or maintained employment records using ADP applicant tracking system
- Oversaw full cycle recruiting for 180 light industrial, health care and administrative vacancies each quarter
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications
- Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates
- Conducted job fair events to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs
- Advised, coached and counseled managers and staff to support human resources policies, procedures, programs and labor relations.
Recruiter Coordinator
Rock Staffing
Kennesaw, Ga
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided secretarial and office management support
- Scanned and uploaded employee documents to Temp Works
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing
- Worked with recruiters and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives
- Contacted job applicants to inform of application status
- Administered employee benefit plans
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
Education
B.A Program - Public Relations
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GeorgiaSkills
- Hiring and Retention Strategies
- Client Relationship Management
- Superb Leadership Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Applicant Tracking Systems Proficient
- Digital Marketing
- Salary Analysis
- Client relationship management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Expert sourcing techniques
- Cold calling mastery
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter
Randstad RPO- Wells Fargo (Contract)
05.2022 - Current
Recruiter
Randstad RPO- Lumina Foods (Contract)
09.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Recruiter
Jibe Staffing
01.2020 - 09.2021
Recruiter
Proficient Staffing
09.2016 - 12.2019
Recruiter Coordinator
Rock Staffing
07.2015 - 09.2016
B.A Program - Public Relations
Kennesaw State University