TAVORES C. ROYSTER
Zephyrhills,USA
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition and Human Resources leader with over 26 years of progressive experience in recruitment operations, workforce planning, and employee engagement within complex, high-stakes environments. Proven track record of aligning talent strategies with organizational goals, driving diversity and inclusion outcomes, and leading large-scale national and international hiring initiatives. Recognized for building high-performing teams, streamlining processes, and leveraging data to address staffing challenges. Holds an active SECRET Tier 3 Security Clearance and brings a unique leadership perspective shaped by a distinguished military career.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
- Managed all aspects of full-cycle recruitment for Air Force Reserve candidates, including outreach, screening, selection, and onboarding processes.
- Leveraged digital sourcing, social media, and community partnerships to develop and maintain strong applicant pipelines.
- Coordinated job fairs and recruitment events to increase visibility and attract qualified candidates.
- Implemented processes to streamline hiring workflows, reduce time-to-hire, and improve overall candidate experience.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination across HR, legal, and administrative departments during recruitment and onboarding.
- Conducted candidate sourcing using advanced recruitment tools and platforms.
- Facilitated initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications and cultural fit.
Recruiting Superintendent
United States Air Force
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Directed full-cycle recruitment operations across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and internal policies.
- Advised supervisors and leadership on staffing needs, employment programs, and potential regulatory changes, leveraging strong communication skills to support organizational decision-making.
- Resolved complex vacancy coding issues, improving accuracy in the hiring system and increasing overall staffing efficiency by 25%.
- Partnered with HR leaders and hiring managers to design effective sourcing strategies and conduct detailed job analyses to support high-quality candidate selection.
- Strengthened candidate pipelines by working closely with department leaders to identify staffing gaps and refine recruitment priorities.
- Oversaw recruitment marketing efforts, coordinating job fairs, social media campaigns, and university outreach to expand visibility and attract qualified applicants.
- Collaborated with local and regional HR teams to ensure hiring practices remained current with evolving policies and supported consistent, organization-wide recruitment standards.
Recruiting Manager/Flight Chief
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed high-volume recruitment operations for the region, overseeing 90–130 active positions at a time and ensuring consistent hiring workflows, documentation accuracy, and alignment with organizational policies.
- Led a team of recruiters, providing training, performance guidance, and day-to-day oversight to ensure hiring goals, compliance requirements, and workforce needs were met across multiple locations.
- Strengthened partnerships with local units and community organizations to increase candidate referrals and support long-term pipeline growth.
- Streamlined onboarding and case-managed new hires, helping reduce time-to-hire and improve the overall candidate experience from selection to entry.
- Facilitated recruitment strategy sessions with leadership, ensuring hiring practices aligned with compliance standards, diversity initiatives, and evolving organizational expectations.
- Reviewed more than 200 hiring packages, identifying and correcting over 350 discrepancies to ensure error-free processing and seamless applicant entry.
- Managed resources and administrative oversight for offices and government vehicles valued at over $500K, maintaining full accountability and uninterrupted recruiting operations.
Operations Program Manager
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed operational recruiting programs for the western U.S. region, overseeing policy development, compliance requirements, and coordination with multiple offices and leadership teams.
- Served as the primary liaison to applicant processing centers, ensuring security clearances, background vetting, and candidate documentation were completed accurately and on time.
- Conducted program audits, quality checks, and workflow reviews, delivering compliance training and driving improvements in onboarding and personnel tracking systems.
- Developed procedures and process documentation to ensure consistent execution of key recruiting and administrative functions across multiple departments and partner offices.
- Oversaw security operations, establishing security policies, conducting risk assessments, coordinating with law enforcement partners, and delivering security training for staff.
- Reviewed and validated a high volume of clearance actions and case files, identifying and correcting discrepancies to maintain high accuracy and processing efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance program execution and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented project plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelines.
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Lead / In-Service Recruiter
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Recruited transitioning military personnel from other branches into Air Force Reserve roles, managing full-cycle hiring processes and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Served as a team lead and mentor, guiding colleagues, developing recruitment strategies, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Provided career counseling to applicants, explaining available career options, program benefits, and entitlements to support informed decision-making.
- Coordinated applicant processing, including testing, physical examinations, and credentialing, to streamline entry into the organization.
- Prepared and reviewed enlistment and assignment case files to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Developed marketing strategies and conducted targeted outreach to local markets, increasing recruitment success and exceeding accession goals.
- Conducted candidate screenings to identify qualified applicants for various positions.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes and manage candidate information.
Education
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Human Resources Management
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University
05.2025
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Workforce Planning
- DEI Hiring Strategies
- Strategic Sourcing
- Recruitment Marketing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Process Optimization
- Employment Laws & Compliance
Certification
- United States Air Force Recruiting School
- United States Air Force Space Operations School
- United States Air Force Aircraft Maintenance School
- Additional Professional Development:
- US Air Force Train the Trainer Certification
- Professional Selling Skills (PSS) Certified
- Brooks Group Impact Sales Certification
- Air Force Health Professions Certification
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
- Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Space Operations Specialist | United States Air Force (Jan. 1999 – Jun. 2002)
- Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman | United States Air Force (May 1996 – Jan. 1999)
Timeline
Recruiting Superintendent
United States Air Force
01.2023 - 03.2025
Recruiting Manager/Flight Chief
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
12.2020 - 01.2022
Operations Program Manager
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
12.2017 - 12.2020
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Lead / In-Service Recruiter
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
01.2015 - 11.2017
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Human Resources Management
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University