benay onya
@benayonya
Results-driven recruiting professional with expertise in talent acquisition.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Recruiting Professional with over 4 years of experience in both technical and non-technical hiring. My expertise lies in high-volume sourcing and candidate engagement strategies, where I have consistently optimized time-to-fill and exceeded hiring KPIs. I am passionate about enhancing the candidate experience and implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies to secure top-tier talent.
Currently, I serve as a Technical Campus Recruiter at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where I manage full-cycle recruiting, including candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer negotiations. My efforts have led to a 52% increase in onsite pass rates through a candidate coaching strategy. I pride myself on building strong partnerships with hiring managers and stakeholders to enhance our talent acquisition strategies.
Previously, I worked as a Technical Sourcing Recruiter at Amazon, achieving a 40% response rate on over 600 weekly outreach campaigns targeting passive candidates. I also led diversity-focused hiring initiatives, contributing to a 15% increase in underrepresented hires. My background in client service and marketing further complements my recruiting skills, allowing me to engage effectively with candidates and clients alike.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Campus Recruiter
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Managed full-cycle recruiting at AWS, focusing on candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer negotiations. Implemented a coaching strategy that significantly increased onsite pass rates and built strong partnerships with hiring managers to enhance talent acquisition strategies.
Area Manager
Amazon
Jun 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 10 months)
Supervised a large team, driving performance improvements and workforce planning. Implemented training programs that boosted productivity and managed daily operations to meet key performance goals.
Technical Sourcing Recruiter
Amazon
Apr 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years)
Achieved a high response rate on outreach campaigns targeting passive candidates and conducted numerous recruiter screens to evaluate candidates' qualifications. Led diversity-focused hiring initiatives that increased underrepresented hires.
Client Service Representative
New Age Marketing
Apr 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Developed brand marketing strategies that increased customer acquisition and served as the primary contact for clients, enhancing customer engagement and retention through effective marketing campaigns.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Science, International Business
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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