Dennis Behnke

Recruiting Sr Engineers for Metas SWE teams!

Research, identify and qualify candidates for open technical roles at Fivestars. Work with hiring managers to define job requirements, outline job postings, and develop new sourcing strategies. Source candidates through internet boolean searches (LinkedIn, Github, Entelo) Arrange travel, set up lodging and procure transportation for out of state candidates. Analyze new recruiting technologies, sourcing tools and interviewing process to improve success rates. Lead contract negotiations for new hires. Work with hiring managers and staff members to coordinate starting dates and orientation.

Partnering with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to fulfill client needs through a deep understanding of each target profile in a variety of areas including Technical and Marketing roles. Building talent pipeline by owning the online channel/employee referrals space and screening 500 resumes weekly at minimum while sharing at least 8% of those candidates to hiring teams in an effort to bring quality folks into Google. Conducting screenings before presenting candidates to Hiring Managers. Cross-sharing strong candidates for potential fit with other teams to find them a home within Google. Provide efficient and quality online pipeline by editing our external postings to draw in valuable candidates to Google. Tracking pipeline activity and presenting data-centric suggestions to improve the efficiency of the online process for hiring teams. Partnered with external teams to screen and conduct pre-onsite activities for candidates that applied to roles posted to offline sources such as newspaper ads. In addition to my daily tasks I have taken on several initiatives to improve our team’s effectiveness including New Hire training, Product Area training, and sharing techniques. Outside of my current role, I enjoy participating in the Gayglers group as well as our Austin Activists group.

Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities and believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Sourced, interviewed, and determined qualified candidates for RVPs, Executive Directors, various other upper management roles and a wide variety of positions located at the National Headquarters (Areas include: Development, Fiscal, Technical, Administrative, Human Resources, and Operations). Assisted over 40 Regional Offices with organizing, developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies. Wrote, edited, maintained and updated all job posts including online sources, newspapers and various print publications. Created offer letters and execute contract negotiations with prospective Candidates. Developed and presented effective trainings to all levels of management and staff for best Recruitment practices and efficient HRIS usage. Managed the implementation of the first company-wide HRIS/ATS software, Ultipro. Upon starting at Google, I maintained part-time involvement for several months to help with onboarding/training my replacement and to complete the HRIS implementation.

Randstad Healthcare has been placing healthcare professionals in temporary, contract, and permanent placement positions at America's top healthcare facilities for over 25 years. Our industry leading staffing services help clients - from large teaching hospitals to rural medical centers, physician groups, government facilities, insurance companies, clinics, and Fortune 500 companies - deliver optimal patient care by providing highly qualified candidates to fill shortages. Used a variety of sourcing tools such as an internal database, social media, 3rd party vendors, phone work, and referrals to build a strong RN (Registered Nurse) candidate pool. Met and exceeded weekly metrics for number of submits, interviews, and hires. Screen 50+ resumes daily as well as 10+ submittals and 250+ calls weekly. Negotiated compensation packages that includes hourly rates, tax-free per diems, reimbursements and bonuses for contracts throughout the country. Maintained a 22% average spread per Candidate. Accurately documented all interactions with Candidates by maintaining resumes and notes in the applicant tracking system, Bullhorn. Effectively managed RN needs while on assignment that include attendance, skill set, and employee relations issues . Actively worked to fill 100’s of open contracts throughout the U.S. Prepared and debriefed candidates through coaching and advice throughout entire client interview process, including counter-offers and job transition.

Ensure a positive guest experience using exceptional sales/customer service skills Consistently improve all areas of development including communication, feedback skills, and leadership qualities. Follow company guidelines for visual merchandising

Address any staffing issues in a productive and goal oriented manner such as hiring, employee relations, and discipline Create a positive environment for riders by training/coaching staff in company services/tasks while pushing sales Execute all studio operations such as shift management, maintenance, budget control, inventory, and sales

Filled job orders in a variety of areas including Administrative, Industrial, hard labor, and Engineering based on areas factors such as job requirements, experience, interview, background, and culture. Screened 100+ resumes daily as well as 20+ submittals, 100+ sourcing calls and 15+ hires weekly. Handled various employee relations issues. Conducted per-onsite interviews and follow through with new hire paperwork. Managed multiple Hiring Managers and accounts through hospitality and role management.

Carry out new hire orientations and complete new hire administrative process. Assist with various HR activities such as background checks, motor vehicle reports, & employee requests. Ensured proper documentation and filing of necessary documents.

Set student employment policies such as interviewing procedures, orientation process, and performance appraisal steps. Plan semester employee recognition banquet. Conduct interviews with students and employees to evaluate the student employment program.