Andrea Rodriguez
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with a proven track record of delivering top-tier talent across diverse industries and business models. Expertise in designing and executing innovative sourcing strategies, leading full-cycle recruitment, and elevating the candidate experience from first engagement through onboarding. Highly adept at leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics to improve hiring efficiency, reduce time-to-fill, and scale high-performing teams.
Recognized as a trusted advisor to business leaders and hiring managers, aligning talent strategies with organizational goals, workforce planning, and long-term growth initiatives. Specialized in recruiting within accounting and finance, with additional expertise supporting HR and sales functions, delivering high-impact talent across both niche and high-volume hiring environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiting Consultant
Higher Talent Group
07.2025 - Current
- Designed and executed targeted recruitment strategies for highly specialized roles within the aerospace industry, successfully identifying and attracting top-tier technical and professional talent.
- Led full-cycle candidate evaluation, including in-depth resume reviews, phone and video-based interviews, and technical screening to ensure strong role and culture alignment.
- Built and maintained long-term relationships with passive and active candidates, driving high engagement, trust, and consistent pipeline conversion in a niche market.
- Managed and optimized candidate pipelines within the ATS, ensuring timely communication, accurate tracking, and a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager
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12.2020 - 06.2025
- Led and implemented comprehensive staffing strategies across corporate and field operations, developing role definitions, job descriptions, and competitive compensation structures informed by market and labor-trend analysis. Leveraged diverse sourcing channels to build and sustain robust passive talent pipelines.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a video interviewing platform, strengthening candidate prescreening, improving interview efficiency, and elevating overall candidate quality presented to hiring stakeholders.
- Led talent acquisition strategy to enhance recruitment processes and improve candidate experience.
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing techniques to attract diverse talent pools.
Talent Acquisition & Retention Manager
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09.2018 - 12.2019
- Led high-volume recruitment and retention efforts for field operations, consistently meeting aggressive hiring goals of 80–100 employees per month.
- Planned and executed 100+ recruiting events and open houses, averaging 50+ attendees per event to drive continuous candidate flow.
- Screened, interviewed, and hired 500+ employees, rapidly scaling field teams while maintaining hiring quality and retention standards.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Planned Companies
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Spearheaded Northeast regional recruitment strategy, delivering market intelligence and labor-source insights across multiple business segments.
- Supported 10 operations managers overseeing 300+ properties across the NYC metropolitan area, establishing strategic partnerships with industry and community organizations to ensure continuous talent availability.
Human Resources Generalist
NYS Battery Park City Authority
12.2012 - 02.2017
- Led full-cycle talent acquisition and HR operations for three departments, managing job postings, sourcing strategies, candidate screening and interviewing, background checks, and onboarding processes.
- Oversaw HR systems, employee relations, and benefits administration, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, and timely resolution of employee inquiries in accordance with state employment laws.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration, Concentration in HR Management
City University of New York, Baruch College
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Public Administration, Concentration in Managerial Investigation and Oversight
City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NYSkills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Recruitment Analytics & Data Driven Hiring
- ATS Optimization & Workflow Automation
- Niche Talent Sourcing (Finance, HR, Sales)
- Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership
- Full-Cycle Recruitment Leadership
- Workforce Planning & Headcount Strategy
- High-Volume & Rapid Scaling Hiring
- Process Improvement & Recruiting Operations
- Candidate Experience & Employer Branding
Websites and Social Links
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrea-rodriguez-bb649340
Timeline
Senior Recruiting Consultant
Higher Talent Group
07.2025 - Current
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager
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12.2020 - 06.2025
Talent Acquisition & Retention Manager
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09.2018 - 12.2019
Talent Acquisition Manager
Planned Companies
03.2017 - 08.2018
Human Resources Generalist
NYS Battery Park City Authority
12.2012 - 02.2017
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration, Concentration in HR Management
City University of New York, Baruch College
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, Concentration in Managerial Investigation and Oversight
City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice