Recruiter Engineering

Karl Kizer ********@*****.*** 408-***-**** http://www.linkedin.com/in/karlkizer

OBJECTIVE:

To contribute to the growth and success of a technology company as a senior-level recruiter.

EDUCATION:

San Jose State University, BA Psychology.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

●I have 20 years of staffing experience.

●I love my profession. I remain thankful to have found my calling. I’m passionate about finding the right talent for the role, and adding that strength to a team. I’m ready for my next challenge.

●I live in Cupertino, so am open to roles in Silicon Valley.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at realtor.com, Santa Clara, CA Feb 2018 – June 2020

●Supported technical business units such as Platforms & Monetization, Consumer Web- Mobile Applications, Data, Program Management, Cloud Services / Security, Information Security.

●Extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting process.

●Familiar with various industry compliance standards.

●Work smart, have fun, and leave a wake of filled requisitions.

Sr Technical Recruiter, Walmart Global eCommerce, Sunnyvale, CA Dec 2016 – Dec 2017

●Support domestic teams including InfoSec, Category Development, and Customer Promise.

●Full cycle staffing support, mentoring managers to facilitate smooth process flow, with special emphasis on ensuring positive candidate experience from engagement to hire.

Staffing Consultant, NetApp, Sunnyvale, CA August 2013 – Nov 2016

●Provide full-cycle staffing support across IT, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Sales, domestic and UK.

●Partner with hiring managers, candidates, and coordinators, directing candidate experience, and always coordinating for the close.

Senior Recruiter, Lab126, Cupertino, CA Lab126 August 2012 – July 2013

●Full-cycle staffing for Operations department, including support of IT, Finance, Reverse Logistics and Project and Program Management-related positions.

●Implement staffing strategies to generate a qualified and diverse candidate pool.

●Source candidates and conduct initial interviews.

●Managed the offer process: reference checks, salary recommendations, offer letter generation and offer acceptance/declines.

●Worked with hiring managers and compensation team in negotiating offers.

●Mentored and directed recruiting coordinators.

Staffing Consultant, Ikanos Communications, Fremont, CA March 2012 - Aug 2012

●Full-cycle staffing support across all departments, company-wide, including Engineering, IT, Marketing and Operations departments.

Staffing Consultant, Aviat Networks, Santa Clara, CA Feb 2011 - May 2011

●Full-cycle staffing support across Engineering, IT, Marketing and Operations departments.

Staff Recruiter, 2Wire/Pace Americas, San Jose, CA July 2008 - Dec 2010 (Contract Jan 2008 - July 2008)

●As the primary recruiter for all US operations, drive full-cycle recruiting process for technical and non-technical requisitions.

●Implement sourcing strategies to generate a qualified and diverse candidate pool.

●Engage with Finance and work closely with hiring managers to ensure that staffing efforts are in line with overall department and company financial objectives.

Senior Recruiter, Google, Mountain View, CA Nov 2006 - Nov 2007 (Contract)

PSG&A Recruiter (Nov 2006 - May 2007), Engineering Recruiter (May 2007 - Nov 2007)

●Recruited PSG&A (recruiters and sourcers) and engineering candidates across all levels (Java, general software engineering and UI software engineering).

●Worked closely with candidates to ensure their needs are met while balancing those needs with Google's interests.

●Worked with hiring managers and compensation team in negotiating offers.

Senior Recruiter, Altera Corporation, San Jose, CA Feb 2006 - Nov 2006

●Created and executed full-cycle recruiting strategies within the hiring process including requisition definition, sourcing strategies, selection, compensation analysis, negotiations and offer acceptance.

●Successfully recruited highly targeted candidates from niche markets through effective and creative approaches to sourcing such as networking via LinkedIn, cold-calling, and with complex internet searches, referrals, etc.

●Coached hiring managers through the entire hiring process including establishing required skills, competencies and behavioral interviewing techniques as well as positioning employment opportunities for candidates, etc.

●Drove recruitment efforts for select positions in Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources and other essential positions for experienced, entry-level (new college graduates), interns and internal transfers.

●Identified top-tier graduates by actively participating in college recruiting events at top local universities such as UC Berkeley.

Technical Recruiter, Silicon Storage Technology, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA July 2005 - Feb 2006 (Contract July 2004 - July 2005)

●Utilized cold-calling, ad placement and referrals to successfully secure top candidates from highly competitive markets.

●Conducted ongoing staffing clinics with hiring managers to ensure HR processes and recruiting functions were clearly understood and diligently utilized.

●Recruited candidates against both national and international requisitions, including China, Japan, Korea, Macao, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

●Secured highly sought after new-grad hires by driving college recruiting programs at Berkeley, MIT, Stanford and USC.

Sabbatical, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Sept 2003 - July 2004

Technical Recruiter, Silicon Storage Technology, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA Nov 2000 - Aug 2003

●Supported Technical Marketing, Accounting, IT and Administrative departments in satisfying all new hire needs.

●Developed and implemented college recruiting programs at Berkeley, MIT, Stanford and USC, resulting in the placement of highly sought after, top-tier new-grads in semiconductor design and marketing departments.

●Sourced, interviewed, negotiated, generated appropriate approval documentation and presented formal offer to candidates for assigned client departments.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Human Resources Consultant, National Staff Specialist, San Jose, CA- Sept 1999 - Nov 2000

Customer Service/Sales Associate, Willow Glen Cigars, San Jose, CA- Aug 1995 - Sept 1999

Manufacturing Floor Supervisor, Liveworks, Inc., San Jose, CA- 1994 - 1995

Lead Electronics Assembler, Xerox P.A.R.C., Palo Alto, CA- 1989 - 1994

Senior Sergeant, United States Marine Corps Reserves, NAS Alameda, CA- Honorably discharged- July 1993

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