Scot Schlein
Atlanta
Summary
Lead Recruiter with over 9+ years of experience in talent acquisition and strategic planning. Specialize in recruiting top senior leadership, machine learning engineers, and principal-level software engineers. Committed to enhancing organizational goals through innovative recruitment strategies. Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to streamline processes and improve candidate experiences, with a commitment to fostering strong client relations and team mentorship.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Recruiter
Block
Atlanta
08.2021 - Current
- Lead comprehensive recruiting efforts for senior leadership, software engineering, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning roles at Block, building high-performing teams that drive innovation and long-term growth.
- Partner closely with senior hiring leaders to develop and implement strategic talent acquisition plans that expand engineering and artificial intelligence capabilities.
- Build and sustain global leadership pipelines across artificial intelligence and software engineering, attracting priority talent that accelerates technical excellence and business impact.
- Mentor and guide recruiting and sourcing teams, cultivating a culture of strategic thinking, precision, and operational excellence in executive and technical hiring.
- Utilized data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes, contributing to substantial improvements in time-to-fill metrics.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experience and achieving noticeable results in time-to-hire metrics.
Technical Recruiter
Square
Atlanta
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Recruited top talent to enhance Square’s infrastructure, improving team capabilities.
- Negotiated comprehensive compensation packages, ensuring competitive offers.
- Utilized ATS databases and social media to identify top-tier candidates efficiently.
- Facilitated in-depth discussions with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, enhancing alignment and expediting the recruitment process.
- Streamlined candidate sourcing strategies, leading to a marked increase in high-quality applicant submissions and reduced time-to-fill.
- Cultivated strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance throughout the hiring process and ensuring a positive experience.
Technical Recruiter
Google
Mountain View
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Recruited global talent to expand Google’s hardware infrastructure, improving team efficiency.
- Negotiated comprehensive compensation packages, enhancing candidate satisfaction and retention.
- Utilized databases and social media to source elite candidates, boosting recruitment success.
- Facilitated in-take meetings with hiring managers, aligning on job requirements to streamline the recruitment process and enhance team efficiency.
- Analyzed hiring trends to refine candidate profiles, ensuring alignment with business needs and contributing to improved hiring timelines.
- Fostered strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance through the recruitment process, which enhanced candidate experience and engagement.
Technical Recruiter
Aerotek
Jacksonville
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Achieved a weekly spread of $10,000 in 12 weeks, first recruiter in the Southeast to do so.
- Maintained top recruiter status in a team of 25, generating $7,000-$12,000 weekly revenue.
- Executed full-cycle recruiting, from requisition to offer negotiation, ensuring seamless candidate experience.
- Utilized advanced sourcing databases to identify high-potential candidates, resulting in marked improvements in candidate quality and retention rates.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2011
Timeline
Lead Recruiter
Block
08.2021 - Current
Technical Recruiter
Square
04.2019 - 08.2021
Technical Recruiter
Google
08.2017 - 04.2019
Technical Recruiter
Aerotek
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor’s of Science -
Florida State University