Raysa Alcantara
Centerton, AR
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A results-driven staffing and HR professional with extensive expertise in talent acquisition, sales, office operations, and administrative support, ensuring seamless business compliance. I am seeking an opportunity to expand my experience in a dynamic organization where I can contribute my skills, drive recruitment success, and deliver lasting value.
Relevant Experience and Qualifications
Specialist, Talent Acquisition – Poultry Division
Tyson Foods, Thompson October 2022 – Present
Own and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from candidate sourcing and identification to interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and closure.
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to attract top-tier talent, leveraging diverse tools and techniques.
Utilize web-based applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms to streamline hiring processes and ensure seamless candidate management.
Maintain accurate applicant tracking documentation throughout all recruitment phases, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Build and sustain a strong talent pipeline across multiple concurrent searches, proactively identifying high-potential candidates.
Implement and document process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
Design and analyze business reports to capture key staffing metrics, providing valuable insights for internal stakeholders.
Independently solve complex hiring challenges, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
Serve as a mentor to junior team members, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Establish trusted relationships with hiring managers and senior leadership, acting as a strategic advisor on talent market trends and recruitment best practices.
Provide consultative guidance throughout the hiring process, delivering meaningful feedback to support final selection decisions.
Lead client-focused initiatives related to recruiting, enhancing overall talent acquisition strategies and business impact.
Staffing Coordinator
Simmons Hiring Center, Siloam Springs, AR August 2021 – October 2022
Sourced candidates by preparing and posting internal and external job advertisements on appropriate job-related sites, public job search engines, and regional publications.
Maintained a network of external relationships, including search agencies, industry associations, and newspapers, to attract top talent.
Acted as an internal consultant to hiring managers, providing guidance on behavioral interviewing, reference checks, salary negotiation, relocation, and hiring policies.
Assisted in the utilization of outside agencies and prepared recruiting reports as requested.
HR Generalist
Sherwin-Williams DSC, Fredericksburg, PA January 2021 – June 2021
Led talent acquisition efforts, including recruiting, hiring, job postings, and coordinating job fairs.
Implemented procedures to reduce company turnover.
Managed HRIS data, personnel files, disability and FMLA records, timekeeping, and training and development.
Branch Manager
Elwood Professional – Elwood Staffing Employment Services, Lebanon, PA September 2016 – December 2020
Managed all business activities for the Lebanon branch, exceeding company targets for open orders and billing for 32 manufacturing and distribution companies.
Delivered superior customer service to clients, candidates, and internal staff.
Actively engaged in recruiting efforts to maintain an efficient candidate pipeline.
Built strong client relationships, ensuring successful staffing solutions.
Managed human resources functions, ensuring employee performance, training, and talent pipeline development.
Maintained low voluntary turnover among branch staff.
Payroll Manager
Open Systems Healthcare, Reading, PA January 2015 – September 2016
Managed the complete payroll process for an average of 1,200 employees.
Created and processed invoicing for payroll transactions.
Education & Certifications
Pace Institute, Reading, PA – Associate of Specialized Business, June 2011
American Staffing Association – Certified Staffing Professional, November 2019
References available upon request.