Ivan Valenzuela
Goodyear
Summary
Talent Acquisition professional with 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across organizations. Proven success partnering with hiring managers, senior leadership, and C-suite executives to attract, hire, and retain top talent. Experienced in workforce planning, employer branding, talent pipeline development, hiring manager training, and recruitment strategy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Player 15 Group (Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury)
Goodyear
02.2024 - 03.2026
- Lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple business units and professional sports organizations.
- Led the development and rollout of organization-wide interview scorecards and hiring manager training, establishing a standardized interview process across multiple business units and departments.
- Partner with hiring managers, department leaders, and executive stakeholders to develop workforce plans and recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Successfully hired more than 200 full-time employees across corporate, operations, and business functions.
- Manage university and community partnerships to strengthen talent pipelines and employer branding.
- Supported workforce planning and staffing initiatives for major events, including the WNBA All-Star Game.
- Includes Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns & PHX Arena.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Healthcare Arizona LLC
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for clinical, operational, administrative, and leadership positions across multiple locations.
- Proactively sourced and engaged candidates through applicant tracking systems, social media, job boards, career fairs, and community networking events.
- Conducted candidate screening, interviews, background checks, and pre-employment assessments to ensure hiring quality and compliance.
- Partnered with operational leaders to identify staffing needs and implement recruiting strategies that reduced vacancies and improved retention.
- Supported employee relations initiatives, leadership development programs, performance improvement plans, and talent management efforts.
- Created and distributed job postings across multiple recruiting channels to increase applicant flow and talent pipeline strength.
- Served as a brand ambassador by educating candidates on company culture, career growth opportunities, and employee benefits.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Best Buy
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Built and maintained talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, community partnerships, and recruiting events.
- Supported full-cycle recruiting efforts for retail, leadership, and operational positions across multiple locations.
- Collaborated closely with business leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting solutions.
- Conducted candidate screening, interview coordination, background verification, and hiring support activities.
- Assisted with onboarding and new hire integration efforts to improve employee experience and retention.
- Leveraged recruiting metrics and workforce data to support hiring decisions and staffing strategies.
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Executive Recruiting
- Interviewing & Assessment
- Hiring Manager Training
- Workforce Planning
- Employer Branding
- University Relations
- Talent Pipelines
- Recruitment Marketing
- ATS Management
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Dayforce
- Stakeholder Management
- Employee Relations
Languages
- English, Professional Working Proficiency
- Spanish, Professional Working Proficiency
Achievements
- Led the development and implementation of organization-wide interview scorecards and hiring manager training, creating a standardized and scalable hiring process across multiple departments.
- Partnered with hiring managers, senior leaders, and C-suite executives to develop workforce planning strategies and deliver talent solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Built and maintained strategic partnerships with universities, community organizations, and industry networks, strengthening talent pipelines and increasing employer brand visibility.
- Developed innovative sourcing strategies that expanded candidate pipelines and improved the quality and diversity of talent across multiple business functions.
- Supported large-scale staffing initiatives and organizational growth efforts, including professional sports, entertainment, healthcare, and retail operations.
Timeline
Recruiter
Player 15 Group (Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury)
02.2024 - 03.2026
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Healthcare Arizona LLC
12.2022 - 01.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Best Buy
10.2019 - 12.2022