Buddy W.

Senior Talent Acquisition Associate @Fortegra

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

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Bachelor of Science (BS)