Matthew Rubin

About Matthew Rubin

Seasoned Talent Acquisition Partner with background in full-cycle recruitment and talent management. Notable strengths include building strong candidate relationships, strategic sourcing, headhunting and negotiation skills. Proven history of improving company culture and reducing turnover rates through thoughtful, targeted recruiting strategies. Strong commitment to fostering company growth by securing top-tier talent.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Partner Ii

   Bank OZK

   May 2024 — Present · McKinney, TX, US

   Served as a strategic talent advisor to business line leaders, aligning recruitment initiatives with organizational goals to support business growth and workforce effectiveness. Successfully drove the lowest turnover rate in the entire company across assigned markets by focusing on long-term fit, culture alignment, & proactive engagement strategies.Led and optimized full-cycle recruiting efforts across multiple high-volume and specialized business units, consistently surpassing headcount goals and improving time-to-fill metrics. Partnered closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, leading targeted intake sessions that improved requisition clarity and resulted in stronger, faster candidate matches.Developed & executed sourcing strategies that expanded talent pipelines by 30% YoY, including passive outreach, focused campaigns, and employee referral optimization. Built and maintained a high-performing talent network that significantly reduced hiring timelines for hard-to-fill roles by 35%.Delivered proactive training and coaching to hiring managers on interviewing best practices, legal compliance, and inclusive hiring, which improved process consistency and candidate satisfaction scores. Enhanced screening and qualification protocols to improve quality of hire, resulting in increased hiring manager satisfaction and reduced early attrition.Streamlined interview, offer, and onboarding processes, achieving a 20% reduction in recruitment cycle time. Partnered with HR, Compensation, and Finance teams to craft competitive, market-aligned offers, boosting offer acceptance rates by 15%.Maintained 100% compliance in documentation and applicant tracking by leveraging ATS systems and aligning with internal and federal guidelines. Continuously monitored recruiting KPIs to identify trends, improve strategies, and deliver data-driven insights. Represented the company at industry events and job fairs, elevating employer brand visibility across target markets.

Education

• Cornell University

  Human Resources Certificate

  2023 — 2023

• Lynn University

  Bachelor of Arts, International communications & Broadcasting, Minor Marketing

  2004 — 2007

• Cornell University

  Human Resources Management Certificate

Skills

• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Short Sales
• Event Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Sales Presentations
• Business Management
• Social Networking
• Special Events
• Client Retention
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Budget Management
• Public Relations
• Event & Promotion Development
• Project Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Client Relations
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Events Coordination
• Facebook
• Program Management
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Sales & Marketing Optimization
• Event Production
• Sales Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Technical Acumen & Support
• Event Planning
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership