Justin Yocus - Recruiting Manager
Professional Overview
Justin Yocus is an experienced Recruiting Manager with a proven track record of driving talent acquisition and retention strategies for high-growth organizations. With a diverse background spanning recruiting, sourcing, and talent advisory roles, he excels at identifying, engaging, and placing top-tier candidates in both technical and business-oriented roles.
Current Role
As the Recruiting Manager at Mavericks Recruiting on Demand, Justin oversees a team of recruiters responsible for sourcing and placing candidates across a variety of industries. In this role, he leverages his extensive recruiting expertise to optimize processes, mentor junior team members, and deliver exceptional talent solutions that drive business success.
Career Progression
Prior to his current position, Justin held various recruiting and talent acquisition roles, including Lead Technical Recruiter at Mavericks Recruiting on Demand, Talent Advisor at Ripple, and Senior Sourcing Specialist (Contract) at Etsy. He has also gained valuable experience as a Technical Recruiter at Relativity and a Talent Acquisition Specialist at KPMG, where he honed his skills in sourcing, screening, and placing top talent.
Academic Background
Justin holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University, where he is currently a Graduate Assistant. He also earned a Full Stack Development Certificate in Software Engineering from Northwestern University and a Professional of Human Resources Certificate from DePaul University. Justin's undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Administration from Bradley University.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategy
- Sourcing and Candidate Engagement
- Applicant Tracking and ATS Management
- Performance Metric Tracking and Reporting
- Recruiting Process Optimization
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Interviewing and Assessment Techniques
- Employer Branding and Candidate Experience
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Justin has demonstrated his ability to drive measurable improvements in talent acquisition and retention. As a Lead Technical Recruiter at Mavericks Recruiting on Demand, he developed a targeted sourcing strategy that resulted in a 25% increase in qualified candidate pipeline and a 15% reduction in time-to-fill. During his time at Ripple, Justin implemented a proactive candidate outreach program that helped the company expand its talent pool and fill critical roles in a highly competitive market.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and strong leadership skills, Justin Yocus is well-positioned to continue making a significant impact in the recruiting and talent management field. As he progresses in his career, he remains committed to delivering innovative talent solutions that support the growth and success of the organizations he serves.
