Terrence Ross-Joyner
Seattle,United States
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition professional experienced in devising strategies and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Analyst
Securitas Security Services
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Contracted employee
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the interview scheduling process and creating mechanisms for timely feedback.
- Implemented data-driven approach to talent acquisition strategies by leveraging metrics to evaluate recruitment performance continuously.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop comprehensive interview guides, ensuring consistent evaluation criteria across all candidates and positions.
- Provided valuable market insights to hiring managers through regular reporting on industry trends and competitive intelligence research.
- Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire.
Talent Acquisition Sourcer
Trident Seafoods
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Contracted employee
- Implemented creative sourcing methods to uncover passive talent not actively seeking new opportunities.
- Collaborated with recruiters to improve talent pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates.
- Enhanced candidate outreach by utilizing diverse sourcing techniques and tools.
- Increased diversity in candidate pool by implementing inclusive sourcing strategies.
- Provided detailed reports on sourcing activities, tracking key performance metrics to evaluate success and inform future strategies.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Flawless Recruit
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Partnered with executives within fortune 500 and pre-IPO companies to devise hiring strategies
- Trained teams on different interview methods and approaches.
- Worked directly with global business leaders to deploy new training strategies for recruiting teams and hiring managers.
- Assisted with writing job postings for technical and non-technical job descriptions for boards.
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations strategies.
- Implemented data-driven approach to talent acquisition strategies by leveraging metrics to evaluate recruitment performance continuously.
- During my time at Flawless Recruit I worked on projects with DataBricks, TaxBit, Splunk, and Robinhood.
Technical Sourcing Recruiter
Uber
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Contracted employee
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and hiring manager to, foster long-term partnerships.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Implemented sourcing strategies to discover top talent in competitive markets.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiters to obtain referrals to qualified candidates.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Boeing
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the company''s reach within local communities.
- Facilitated internal mobility opportunities through proactive identification of high-potential employees suitable for advancement or lateral moves within the organization.
- Developed strong relationships with universities, professional associations, and other external partners to enhance the organization''s visibility among prospective candidates.
Technical & Creative Design Recruiter
Kforce Inc
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Human Resources Manager
Sensability Inc
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
University Recruiting
Microsoft
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Contracted employee
- Management of robust screening pipelines to qualifying diverse international candidate pools
- Promoted and created a brand awareness on-campuses through participation in panel discussions, workshops, and presentations that highlighted company culture and opportunities available.
- Enhanced candidate pool by developing relationships with universities, colleges and student groups.
- Established strong rapport with potential candidates through proactive outreach and consistent follow-up communications with technical, MBA, and enterprise sales candidate from top tier competitive schools domestic and international.
- Utilized social media platforms to broaden reach in sourcing qualified candidates from various disciplines.
Recruiter
Ameri-Force, Inc.
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Contracted employee
- Handle staffing, disputes, termination and administering disciplinary procedures
- Coordinate and conduct 25-35 phone interviews each week
- Schedule pre-employment health and competency testing
- Review onboarding paperwork for accuracy
- Coordinate complex travel schedules accommodations, and trip logistics for candidates nationally
- Schedule and coordinate monthly recruiting events
- 50+ calls per day
- 45-60 positions filled nationally monthly
- Provide a positive candidate experience
- Conduct background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and references
- Payroll administration
- 15 on-site interviews weekly
- Main point of contact for 100+ employees.
Recruiting Coordinator
Amazon Web Services
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Contracted employee
- Recruiting coordinator supporting senior technical positions
- Sole point of contact for up to 90 full-time candidates up to offer stage
- Identified development opportunities and succession gaps
- Reviewed human resource paperwork for accuracy
- Coordinated and scheduled phone and in-person interviews globally.
Human Resources Generalist
Market Leader
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Presented employees with group health plans, voluntary benefits, and 401(k) retirement plans
- Developed and facilitated all new-hire orientations
- Facilitated the criminal background check process and pre-employment verification
- Updated key human resource metrics, including turnover and terminations, using reporting tools on the HRMS database
- Captured feedback from employees during exit interviews to improve employee retention
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as the company representative at unemployment hearings
- 60% recruiting non-technical talent 40% recruiting technical talent.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Friends of Youth
05.2023 - Current
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Managed a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
- Evaluated and updated company recruitment policies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Washington
Seattle, WACertificate - Equity And Inclusion
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY12.2019
Skills
- Talent management
- Compensation analysis
- Employer Branding
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Employee Relations
- Candidate Sourcing
Currentlocation
Seattle, Washington
Currentposition
Technical Recruiter, Splunk, Flawless Recruit
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Friends of Youth
05.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Analyst
Securitas Security Services
04.2023 - 05.2023
Talent Acquisition Sourcer
Trident Seafoods
12.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Technical Recruiter
Flawless Recruit
11.2021 - 01.2023
Technical Sourcing Recruiter
Uber
07.2021 - 11.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Boeing
12.2018 - 01.2021
Technical & Creative Design Recruiter
Kforce Inc
02.2018 - 12.2018
University Recruiting
Microsoft
07.2017 - 04.2018
Recruiter
Ameri-Force, Inc.
11.2016 - 07.2017
Human Resources Manager
Sensability Inc
07.2015 - 08.2018
Recruiting Coordinator
Amazon Web Services
01.2015 - 08.2015
Human Resources Generalist
Market Leader
02.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Washington
Certificate - Equity And Inclusion
Cornell University
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