Buddy W.

About Buddy W.

Experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with 12 years experience recruiting top talent for numerous industries including: manufacturing, energy, IT, sales, medical, professional services, accounting, finance, government and military services.

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Associate

   Fortegra

   Mar 2025 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US

   Full-cycle corporate recruiter supporting technical, corporate, and leadership hiring across multiple business functions-Partner closely with hiring managers and executives to define role requirements, hiring strategies, and realistic timelines-Lead end-to-end recruiting efforts including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding support-Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and networking-Serve as a trusted advisor to the business on market trends, talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and hiring best practices-Deliver a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience from first contact through offer acceptance-Manage and prioritize multiple requisitions simultaneously in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments-Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through intentional sourcing and equitable hiring practices-Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, compensation, and leadership to ensure smooth and compliant hiring processes-Track and report recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and candidate conversion rates-Support employer branding efforts through LinkedIn engagement, job postings, and recruitment marketing initiatives-Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and hiring quality

Education

• University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  2012