Denise Romero

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Recruiter

   Cti

   Feb 2023 — Present · US

   Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals and drive organizational success. • Leading talent acquisition efforts, including Talent Acquisition best practices such as sourcing, pipelining, and interviewing with the lens of improving candidate and hiring manager experience. • Refining, implementing, and driving standardized processes and policies and continuous improvement with cost-effective recruitment strategies, optimizing job boards, leveraging employee referrals, and negotiating contracts with staffing agencies, resulting in a 15% reduction in recruitment expenses. • Developing and executed employer branding strategies, including social media campaigns, employer review management, and participation in industry events, resulting in a 20% increase in candidate applications and improved candidate quality. • Optimizing CTI’s recruiting processes with a continuous improvement mindset. • Building local and regional partnerships with technical schools to drive early career talent for critical skilled talent. • Driving consistently utilizing the recruitment applicant tracking system according to established processes and procedures. • Managing key initiatives to ensure a positive recruiting experience representing our culture and core values to candidates. • Proactively sourcing various talents through networking with colleagues, professional organizations, social media, and other channels. • Supporting organizational change initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, by actively contributing to the planning, execution, and integration processes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of changes on employees and develop strategies to mitigate potential challenges. Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of change initiatives, adjusting as needed to ensure successful integration and alignment with the overall business strategy.

Education

• University of Arizona

  Master's degree, Human Resources Management and Services

  2023

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General

  2017