Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Candidate Experience
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Yabi Gebre

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with 4+ years in identifying, attracting, and acquiring top talent across diverse industries. Proven track record of surpassing hiring targets, establishing robust candidate pipelines, and achieving exceptional recruitment results. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, talent market insights, and process optimization. Dedicated to fostering positive candidate experiences and driving organizational growth through talent acquisition efforts.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Onboarding Specialist

Seattle Roots
11.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated seamless new hire orientation, ensuring a positive and informative experience.
  • Developed and maintained onboarding materials for accuracy and compliance.
  • Communicated with new hires to address questions, fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Managed the collection and completion of employee documents, ensuring compliance.
  • Coordinated with HR and IT to ensure smooth setup of employee systems on Day 1.
  • Monitored onboarding progress and proactively followed up with new hires.
  • Streamlined the onboarding process through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintained and updated the onboarding database for accurate record-keeping.
  • Provided ongoing support to new hires for retention and job satisfaction.

VR Data Collection Recruiter

Meta
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Sourced and recruited and hired top talents for technical and corporate roles in Meta.
  • Tracked and reported on recruitment progress, ensuring participant targets were met for research studies.
  • Developed and maintained a participant database, ensuring accurate records for future studies.
  • Conducted market research to stay ahead of hiring trends and continuously improve talent acquisition strategies.
  • Provided detailed feedback to candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
  • Coordinated participant compensation, ensuring timely and accurate processing for study participation.
  • Facilitated the onboarding of participants, providing clear instructions and support to ensure smooth involvement in research.
  • Assisted in preparing and reviewing research materials for clarity and compliance with project objectives.
  • Conducted follow-up with participants to gather feedback and assess the quality of their data collection experience.

Technical Recruiter

ABM Industries
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Recruited for a diverse range of IT roles, including Java developers, Salesforce administrators, Python developers, DevOps engineers, AWS specialists, data scientists, system architects, front-end and back-end developers, network engineers, cybersecurity analysts, machine learning engineers, and IT project managers.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and tailor job descriptions for targeted recruitment.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for diverse technical roles, ensuring timely placements without compromising quality.
  • Conducted in-depth technical interviews, assessing candidates' technical skills, cultural fit, and career aspirations.
  • Leveraged social media platforms, job boards, and networking events to build a strong pipeline of high-quality candidates.
  • Coordinated with HR and hiring managers to create competitive compensation packages that aligned with industry standards.
  • Maintained strong relationships with passive candidates, creating a pool for future hiring needs.
  • Led candidate assessments, ensuring the alignment of skills and qualifications with specific project and department needs.
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics and KPIs to continuously improve hiring strategies and optimize sourcing channels.
  • Managed recruitment campaigns for large-scale hiring events, ensuring seamless coordination and timely execution.

Entry Level Recruiter

Avitek
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Recruited for a wide range of IT roles, including Java developers, Salesforce administrators, Python developers, DevOps engineers, AWS specialists, data scientists, and system architects.
  • Conducted in-depth phone interviews to assess applicants' technical knowledge, skills, experience, and cultural fit.
  • Coordinated interview schedules between management and applicants, ensuring a smooth and efficient interview process.
  • Streamlined the recruitment process by leveraging a variety of sourcing tools, including job boards, social media platforms, and networking events.
  • Analyzed job descriptions and qualification requirements to ensure alignment between candidate profiles and role expectations.
  • Developed and maintained strong pipelines for hard-to-fill technical positions by actively engaging with passive candidates.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to fine-tune job descriptions and ensure clarity on role requirements and expectations.
  • Provided candidates with timely updates throughout the interview process, enhancing their overall experience.
  • Utilized data and recruitment metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize hiring workflows for faster placements.
  • Fostered relationships with hiring managers to stay updated on evolving team needs and adjust recruitment strategies accordingly.
  • Negotiated competitive offers and managed candidate expectations, ensuring successful hiring outcomes.

Education

Bachelors - Business Administration with a Concentration in Management Information Systems

Kentucky State University
05.2021

Skills

  • ATS Tools: iCIMS, Zoho Recruit, Greenhouse
  • Job boards: Indeed, LinkedIn, Dice
  • Performance tracking
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • New hire onboarding
  • Talent acquisition
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Candidate sourcing

Candidate Experience

  • Implemented a new candidate feedback survey that resulted in a 10% increase in positive feedback scores.
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for 35-40 job requisitions, consistently averaging 25-30 successful hires.

Accomplishments

  • Redesigned onboarding workflows, reducing onboarding time by 25% and improving Day 1 completion rates.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive employer branding strategies that resulted in a 20% increase in website traffic and a 15% increase in applications.

Certification

  • Database Administrator: 2022 -2023

Languages

English
Full Professional
Amharic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Onboarding Specialist - Seattle Roots
11.2024 - Current
VR Data Collection Recruiter - Meta
07.2024 - 11.2024
Technical Recruiter - ABM Industries
09.2022 - 05.2024
Entry Level Recruiter - Avitek
05.2021 - 07.2022
Kentucky State University - Bachelors, Business Administration with a Concentration in Management Information Systems