Claire Waterhouse

About Claire Waterhouse

Accomplished full cycle corporate and contract talent acquisition partner experienced in sourcing, interviewing, matching, and recruiting for a broad range of positions. I have a passion for finding ideal talent and prefer partnering internally with a focus on direct hire placements. • With tenacious enthusiasm, dynamic people skills, an intuitive nature that conveys trust, I see the big picture and act accordingly promoting profitability and streamlining the hiring process leading to expedient fulfillment of requisitions for a variety of companies as needed. • Expert sourcing of top talent and new business leads through the Internet, cold calls, AIRS type searches, networking, and employee referrals to find desired prospects with the negotiation and people skills to retain such individuals. • Cultivate new leads to build strong client relationships to preserve and develop future business. • Generation of revenues and conservation of resources to promote profitability by streamlining hiring process leading to expedient fulfillment of requisitions. • Skilled use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as: Erecruit, Workday, iCIMS, Jobvite, SmartRecruiters, Workable, Bullhorn, SilkRoad, Goldmine, WebPas, Humanis, Recruiting Solutions, PCRecruiter, Taleo, Bulldog, Catsone and Ceridian. • Computer and technology savvy with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Outlook, Linkedin, Linkedin Recruiter, Dice, Careerbuilder, Monster, ZipRecruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, LeadFerret, Jigsaw, Hoovers, Google+, Twitter, Adobe, Photoshop, HTML, and typing speeds of 88 WPM.

Experience

1. Technical Recruiter

   Advantage Technical

   Apr 2022 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company offering 50+ years of specialty experience and an enviable network of connections for employers and job seekers alike. Advantage Technical is part of Staffmark Group (One of the largest staffing companies in the US) which is part of RGF Staffing (4th largest staffing firm in the world). • Specialization in Engineering and IT talent placement and depth in several critical industries including medical device, communications, product manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, semiconductor, government and defense. • Skilled Technical Recruiter with progressive recruiting strategies, and advanced technologies to place top tech talent in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire positions. • Conscientious full life cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, qualifying and placement of a full range of IT and Non-IT candidates for contract, contract to perm and direct hire positions on w2 hourly/salaried work type. • Specifying job descriptions and short-listing candidates based on the requirements, technology, skillset, experience, and education. • Collaborating with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and goals. • Leverage multiple sourcing strategies and channels including external network, direct recruitment, job boards, and internal referrals to provide high-quality candidates for open positions. • Screening and sourcing resumes, interviewing qualified candidates, evaluating skill level, managing offer process, reference checks, and making salary recommendations. • Accountable for checking references, negotiating terms and rates for each project, coordinating the interview process, extending offers, and closing candidates.