Lidia E. Orozco
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with 20+ years of experience leading full-cycle recruiting initiatives across corporate, property management, legal, operations, and executive functions. Proven ability to build high-performing teams through strategic sourcing, consultative partnerships with business leaders, and data-driven recruiting practices. Expertise in developing talent pipelines, improving hiring processes, reducing time-to-fill, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences. Recognized for building long-term relationships and supporting organizational growth through operational excellence.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. CORPORATE RECRUITER
Independence Realty Trust, Inc.
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate, operational, facilities, construction, regional leadership, and property management positions across multiple U.S. markets.
- Partner with executives and hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies aligned with organizational growth and workforce planning.
- Manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while delivering an exceptional candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding.
- Develop targeted sourcing strategies utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, social media, and ATS platforms to attract passive and active candidates.
- Collaborate with HR and business leaders to improve hiring processes, standardize interview practices, and reduce hiring timelines.
- Advise hiring managers on market trends, compensation expectations, and competitive recruiting strategies.
- Coordinate offer negotiations, background screenings, onboarding activities, and seamless candidate transitions.
INDEPENDENT RECRUITER
Recruiter | Staffing & Career Consultant
Chicago, IL
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Delivered full-cycle recruiting services for temporary, direct-hire, and executive-level positions across multiple industries.
- Built lasting client relationships that generated repeat business and referrals.
- Managed recruiting lifecycle from business development through candidate placement and onboarding.
- Consistently sourced high-quality talent utilizing networking, referrals, LinkedIn, and digital recruiting platforms.
- Advised clients on hiring strategies, compensation, and workforce planning.
- Verified candidates’ education and employment histories to ensure compliance and hiring confidence.
- Negotiated offers and facilitated successful hiring outcomes.
- Maintained high client satisfaction through responsive communication and consultative partnership.
MANAGING MEMBER | RECRUITER
Corporate Ladder, LLC
Chicago, IL
1997 - 2010
- Founded and managed a successful staffing firm specializing in corporate and legal recruiting.
- Led a team of five recruiters and two administrative professionals.
- Managed business development, contract negotiations, recruiting operations, payroll, accounting, and client relations.
- Built long-term partnerships with corporate clients by delivering high-quality recruiting services.
- Oversaw full-cycle recruitment for professional, administrative, and legal positions.
- Developed recruiting strategies that consistently generated qualified candidate pipelines and repeat business.
- Managed operational and financial performance, including budgeting, invoicing, collections, and business planning.
- Led cross-functional teams in project management, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE FROM THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - Finance
St. Johns University
New YorkSkills
- Microsoft Office, UKG/Ultipro, Paycom, Jira
Timeline
SR. CORPORATE RECRUITER
Independence Realty Trust, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
INDEPENDENT RECRUITER
Recruiter | Staffing & Career Consultant
01.2010 - 01.2021
MANAGING MEMBER | RECRUITER
Corporate Ladder, LLC
1997 - 2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE FROM THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - Finance
St. Johns University