Lauro Ortega

About Lauro Ortega

I’m a Technical Recruiter who loves finding the right people for the right roles—especially in tech, finance, and professional services. I cut through the noise, build real relationships, and make hiring feel effortless for candidates and managers alike. Always curious, adaptable, and a little obsessed with staying ahead of industry trends, I take pride in representing my company with energy, integrity, and a personal touch.

Experience

1. Recruiter

   Coda Search│Staffing

   Nov 2025 — Present · Paramus, NJ, US

   Managed full-cycle recruitment across technical, product, and business functions — from role scoping and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding.Partnered directly with founders and hiring managers to define hiring needs, develop job descriptions, and create data-driven recruiting strategies.Built and maintained a strong pipeline of candidates through outbound sourcing (LinkedIn, GitHub, networking, referrals) and inbound applications.Designed and implemented structured interview processes and scorecards to improve consistency and reduce bias.Acted as the main point of contact for candidates, ensuring an excellent candidate experience throughout the process.Created recruiting dashboards and metrics to track time-to-hire, pipeline health, and conversion rates.Supported employer branding efforts through social content, events, and outreach to attract top talent in competitive markets.Negotiated offers and collaborated with leadership on compensation strategies aligned with budget and equity guidelines.Helped shape company culture by advising on hiring best practices, DEI initiatives, and onboarding improvements.Scaled recruitment operations by introducing tools (e.g, ATS implementation, sourcing automation, templates, and workflow optimization).

Education

• Eximius College Preparatory Academy

  High School Diploma

  2014 — 2018