Thomas HJORTH
Walled Lake,MI
Summary
Results-driven recruiting professional with over 20 years of experience in sourcing/recruiting and hiring top talent for all areas of the organization with a strength in IT/Engineering/Product positions. Proven track record in developing creative recruitment strategies and building strong relationships with clients and candidates. Mission-driven mind and heart.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter/Agency Owner
Paradigm Personnel Solutions
01.2001 - Current
- Collaborate with Hiring Managers and People Operations to create job descriptions, interview processes, expectations, and success metrics for a wide variety of clients
- Own the candidate experience from initial contact through signed offer, ensuring a smooth and professional process for both the candidate and client
- Manage pipeline management for all active positions, tracking meaningful KPIs, and using data to direct improvements
- Expand candidate outreach efforts, utilizing cold calling and other strategies to source high-quality candidates
- Build and manage the talent nurturing process, ensuring a positive and responsive candidate experience
- Work closely with HR/People Operations to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires
- Launched a compassion initiative - we donate 10% of the placement fee to a local charitable organization on behalf of the hiring team. The team has the option to choose from six different charities in the area that will receive the contribution.
Senior Sourcer/Recruiter
Plex Systems
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Sourced and selected applicants for key product and technical positions within the company, developing and implementing strategies to identify and source senior-level talent for multiple departments
- Collaborated with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
Senior Candidate Development Recruiter
VMware
03.2010 - 02.2016
- Developed, drove, and executed comprehensive search strategies to recruit top candidates in limited talent pools, targeting passive candidates using various online and offline sources
- Educated Hiring Managers on the keys to success, including crafting a strong job description, thorough intake call, team support, and buy-in for referrals and social media campaigns
- Took on special projects within the Talent Acquisition organization to help improve processes/procedures and evaluate new technology
- Part of a 2-person strike team that took on challenging roles/groups where they were struggling to find success
- Regular mentor for junior staff and new additions to the team.
- As top performer was selected to attend LinkedIn Talent Connect on behalf of the TA organization.
Recruiting Manager/Business Development Manager
Universal Technologies and Services, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Managed a team of six placement specialists/recruiters and collaborated to shape the future of UTSI by identifying, attracting, and hiring the very best technical candidates available
- Responsible for all client interaction and growth of client relationships, sourcing and recruiting hundreds of candidates from various countries.
- Recruited IT experts for contract and full-time positions, with a focus on Software/Database/Network/System/Web professionals, as well as Quality Assurance/Test Engineers, Development/Technical/Product/Project Managers, and Business Analysts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Marketing Management
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Recruitment strategy development and execution
- Time management and prioritization
- Business requirements analysis and understanding
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral interviewing techniques
- Cold calling and sourcing top talent
- Proficiency in ATS and LinkedIn Talent Solutions
- Strong understanding of HR practices and labor laws
Timeline
Senior Sourcer/Recruiter
Plex Systems
06.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Candidate Development Recruiter
VMware
03.2010 - 02.2016
Senior Recruiter/Agency Owner
Paradigm Personnel Solutions
01.2001 - Current
Recruiting Manager/Business Development Manager
Universal Technologies and Services, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Marketing Management
University of St. Thomas
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