Roy Wells

Director of Recruiting - Engineering @Softworld, a Kelly Company

Waltham, MA

Softworld has developed expertise across various staffing and consulting practices over the past 20 years. These include:EngineeringOur Engineering team specializes in specific industries in order to build deeper networks and better qualify each candidate. We offer high level support in a wide array of areas with specific expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Civil, Structural, Architectural, and Design Services.Technology ServicesSoftworld’s technology staffing team works to provide clients with the right contract and direct hire professionals that fit their particular needs. Full Lifecycle Staffing for Application Development, Data Management, Systems and Infrastructure, and Project Management.GovernmentWorking across Federal Law Enforcement, Defense, Military, State and Federal departments, we are able to employ and place professionals with various government clearances.Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 12+ recruiters, conducting regular performance evaluations and creating development plans.Recruit / place candidates within engineering disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial, Civil, Project, Embedded Software, FPGA, Firmware, and ASIC Engineering.Partnered with clients to identify and address staffing challenges across multiple engineering fields, providing tailored recruitment strategies and maintaining a pipeline of top-tier technical talent. Oversaw the entire recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.Developed personalized growth plans for each recruiter to enhance skills and productivity.Implemented effective sourcing strategies to build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.Worked closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide recruitment support for various engineering disciplines.