Stephney Candara Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

In the role of a Recruitment Specialist / Manager at Tekberry, Stephney Candara held a pivotal position within the organization's talent acquisition initiatives. Below, is a detailed list of her duties and responsibilities:• Led and mentored a team of recruiters, providing guidance and support in achieving recruitment targets.• Collaborated with department heads and hiring managers to understand their specific staffing needs and align recruitment efforts with organizational goals.• Established and nurtured a talent pipeline to proactively meet future staffing needs and reduce time-to-fill vacancies.• Identified and attracted top IT talent through various channels such as job boards, social media, referrals, and more.• Scheduled and conducted interviews with candidates, including technical assessments and behavioral interviews.• Maintained regular communication with clients to understand their IT staffing needs and provided updates on candidate progress.• Built and maintained relationships with candidates, keeping them informed about job opportunities and market trends.• Kept candidate databases and applicant tracking systems (ATS) up to date with accurate and relevant information.• Participated in strategic workforce planning, aligning talent acquisition strategies with long-term organizational goals and growth plans.

Houston, Texas, United States

As a Recruitment Specialist at Arthur Lawrence, Stephney Candara played a pivotal role in the firm's talent acquisition efforts. Duties & Responsibilities are mentioned below:• Involved in the entire talent acquisition life cycle, including sourcing, recruiting, and screening candidates for a diverse range of technical and non-technical positions.• Utilized multiple job boards and platforms such as Dice, Monster, Career Builder, and LinkedIn to source potential candidates.• Proficiently loaded and organized resumes into Bullhorn software, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).• Effectively maintained candidate pipelines to ensure a consistent talent pool.• Actively sought referrals from both employers and existing candidates to identify qualified candidates for job openings, specifically those on USA Tax Terms (C2C, W2, 1099).• Conducted comprehensive candidate assessments, evaluating technical and functional skills to match candidates with suitable positions.• Skillfully negotiated compensation packages, employment terms, and availability with prospective candidates.• Provided detailed briefings to consultants, outlining their job responsibilities, compensation rates, pay cycles, and contractual terms.• Offered prospective hires comprehensive new hire packages, complete with vendor and client-specific details.• Standardized resumes received, ensuring they adhered to Arthur Lawrence's formatting guidelines.• Continuously reviewed and improved recruitment policies and selection techniques to enhance departmental efficiency and maintain high standards of candidate selection.

• Identified and attracted top IT talent through various channels such as job boards, social media, referrals, and networking events.• Reviewed and evaluated resumes to shortlist candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and experience.• Scheduled and conducted interviews with candidates, including technical assessments and behavioral interviews.• Assessed candidates' technical skills and compatibility with job requirements, coordinating with technical experts if necessary.• Maintained regular communication with clients to understand their IT staffing needs and provided updates on candidate progress.• Created and posted job listings on various platforms, ensuring they were compelling and accurately reflected the job requirements.• Built and maintained relationships with candidates, keeping them informed about job opportunities and market trends.