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Ricardo Castañeda
Agile Talent Acquisition Manager
Zapopan
Summary
Talented professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and agile practices. Skilled in working in unclear scenarios and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Agile Talent Acquisition Manager
Brillio
Zapopan
04.2022 - Current
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Talent Acquisition Leader
Cognizant
Zapopan
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development and succession.
- Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Reviewed employment applications and background check reports to facilitate hiring process.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Completed talent acquisition and management for internal and external placements.
- Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Tata Consultancy Services
Zapopan
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Reviewed employment applications and background check reports to facilitate hiring process.
- Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
- Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
IT Recruiter (Assigned to Wipro/Tech Mahindra)
Grupo TI Mexico
Tlaquepaque
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Bilingual Recruiter
Motiva Talento
Guadalajara
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover.
HR Operations Executive
Hotel Hilton
Guadalajara
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
HR Assistant
Sears Mexico
Guadalajara
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
- Performed internal and external audits and research and administrative reviews of programs and plans to support HR administration.
- Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, México 02.2011 - 12.2015
MBA - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Centro De Psicoterapia Cognitiva
Quintana Roo, México 02.2017 - 02.2020
Skills
Talent acquisition
Agile environments
Agile frameworks
Talented public speaker
Design talent
Agile development environments
Agile Delivery
Certification
Kanban
Interests
Movies
Traveling
Music
Timeline
Scrum
07-2022
Agile Talent Acquisition Manager
Brillio
04.2022 - Current
Kanban
12-2021
Management 3.0
12-2021
Design Thinking
11-2021
HR Agile
10-2021
Talent Acquisition Leader
Cognizant
09.2020 - 04.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2018 - 09.2020
IT Recruiter (Assigned to Wipro/Tech Mahindra)
Grupo TI Mexico
01.2018 - 07.2018
MBA - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Centro De Psicoterapia Cognitiva
02.2017 - 02.2020
Bilingual Recruiter
Motiva Talento
01.2017 - 01.2018
HR Operations Executive
Hotel Hilton
01.2016 - 01.2017
HR Assistant
Sears Mexico
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad De Guadalajara
02.2011 - 12.2015