Josh Plaggemars Email & Phone Number

United States

Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address specific hiring needs, enhancing departmental alignment and recruitment efficiency.• Handled the entire recruitment process from job requisition to offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for every candidate.• Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, offering guidance and support to facilitate smooth transitions and effective recruitment processes.• Monitored one direct report and served as a mentor for new team members to ensure they were prepared with the tools and resources needed to be successful in their new role.• Managed and optimized the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment tools, improving process efficiency and maintaining high data integrity.• Provided mentorship to junior team members, helping them identify and resolve issues in nonstandard situations and supporting HR actions, procedures, and policies.• Designed and implemented updates to applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse, UKG, and BambooHR, aligning system capabilities with organizational objectives.• Led process improvement initiatives to enhance recruitment workflows and candidate experiences, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within the talent acquisition function.

Austin, Tx, Us

• Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for all US departments, from job requisition to offer negotiation, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience for all applicants.• Established metrics and KPIs to measure recruitment effectiveness, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate satisfaction, leading to data-driven improvements in hiring processes.• Facilitated employer branding initiatives, including the creation of engaging content and participation in industry events, to enhance the company’s reputation and attract high-quality candidates.• Responded to inquiries and guided employees on HR practices, policies, and procedures.• Maintained a high level of confidentiality and discretion while overseeing all information, coordinating special initiatives, and offering project support for new and existing initiatives.• Leveraged the company’s social media accounts to source talent across the country; managed sourcing across platforms including Indeed, Zip Recruiter, and LinkedIn. • Recruited students through online job boards, career fairs and assisting with the management of our internship program.

Greater Grand Rapids , Mi, Us

• National recruiter for professionals in the Chemical and Environmental, Health and Safety Industries.• Made 20-50 calls per day, with a focus on calling professionals at work rather than simply emailing them.• Worked with Account Managers to forecast candidate pipeline needs based on future company demands.• Educated myself on new industries by watching YouTube videos, reading articles, and talking with professionals.

Hanover, Md, Us

• Full-cycle recruiter of top IT talent for local companies in West Michigan.• Placed over 100 IT Professionals in contract and permanent positions and brought in over $750,000 in revenue.• Collaborated with clients to fully understand their goals and needs to help identify the right talent.• Conducted in-person or video interviews to better understand candidates and their experience.• Worked with companies to create or improve better retention strategies. Training and mentoring new recruiters and interns.

Tempe, Az, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Madison, Nj, Us