Ilza Mercedes Arias
About Ilza Mercedes Arias
Ilza Mercedes Arias is a Corporate Recruiter with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Universidad Dominicana O&M. She specializes in sourcing elite software development experts for high-risk projects and has a proven track record in staffing for various organizations.
Work at Confidential
Ilza Mercedes Arias currently serves as a Corporate Recruiter at Confidential, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she specializes in recruiting elite software development experts for high-risk and complex projects. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Staffing Specialist at Confidential from 2021 to 2022 for a duration of 10 months. Her responsibilities include ensuring that projects are staffed and initiated within a two-week timeframe, utilizing a network of top-tier resources available throughout the year.
Education and Expertise
Ilza earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidad Dominicana O&M. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her recruitment practices. She specializes in sourcing software development professionals rated in the top 1% of their skill set, demonstrating her expertise in identifying talent for complex projects.
Background in Staffing
Ilza has extensive experience in staffing, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Staffing Specialist at Wells Fargo in 2022 for 10 months and previously held the same position at Banco de Reservas from 2015 to 2018 for three years. Her background in staffing has equipped her with the skills necessary to support a scalable recruitment model that accommodates project sizes ranging from 1 to 18 months.
Recruitment Achievements
Ilza is part of a team that maintains a 96% retention rate and a 56% referral rate among team members, which contributes to reducing recruiting overhead. She facilitates immediate access to top-tier software development resources across the United States and Canada. Additionally, her contributions to the business model have resulted in significant operational savings of 40-80%, reflecting her effectiveness in optimizing recruitment processes.
Remote Workforce Operations
Ilza is involved in a company that operates with a 100% remote workforce, which allows for flexibility and alignment with local time zones. This operational model supports her recruitment efforts by enabling her to connect with a diverse range of candidates and provide tailored staffing solutions for various projects.