Michael Waltz
Bluffton,OH
Summary
Expert in talent acquisition with a strong track record in full-cycle recruiting and client relationship management. Successfully met staffing goals across various markets, enhancing the candidate experience from initial outreach to onboarding. Combines strategic insight with hands-on recruitment expertise to support organizational growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
TruGreen Lawn Care
Bluffton, Ohio
05.2025 - 07.2026
- Primary TA Partner for Cleveland Market in the East Central Region in 2026.
- High volume recruitment for sales and technician roles in the Ohio market.
- Delivered proactive white-glove candidate experience from initial outreach to start date.
- Cleveland Market production 110% staffed in May 2026.
- Cleveland Market sales 100% staffed in May 2026.
- Mentored and trained new contract recruiters on the team.
Contract Recruiter (via Search Solutions Group)
TruGreen Lawn Care
Bluffton, Ohio
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Reached sales and production staffing goals for Dayton Central branch within 3 months.
- Assisted with staffing and recruiting efforts for all 16 locations in the Ohio region.
- Regional Sales Manager requested that I support sales roles in Cleveland Market.
- Offered permanent position/employment with TruGreen in May.
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
The Romanoff Group
Gahanna, Ohio
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Executed recruitment strategies for HVAC, Electrical and warehouse openings.
- Full-service recruitment for skilled-trade positions in 11 markets across 8 states.
- Exceeded weekly and monthly recruitment goals resulting in a raise after 5 months.
Senior Recruiter
NXTThing RPO
Hilliard, Ohio
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Full-desk, high-volume recruitment for a wide variety of clients and industries.
- Partnered with client accounts by working directly with the hiring managers and staffing teams.
- Managed all recruiting processes for full time and temporary positions.
Recruiter
The Superior Group
Columbus, Ohio
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Led full life-cycle recruiting efforts for national electrical, engineering and construction company.
- Sourced and engaged top candidates for Project Operations, Enterprise Services, Accounting and Finance, IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, Human Resources and Safety.
- Oversaw all recruitment/vendor platforms, job postings, social media, and career fairs.
- 80 total hires contributed to 40% growth of the company.
Professional Services Contract-Recruiter
Medallia
Bluffton, Ohio
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Contract recruiter for industry pioneer and market leader in customer, employee, citizen, and patient experience.
- Recruited and hired Professional Services Analysts/Sr. Analysts and Enterprise Sales roles in the United States and Canada.
- Built relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the process.
Client Relationship Manager/Recruiter
ADP RPO (The RightThing Inc)
Findlay, Ohio
04.2010 - 07.2018
- Recruited Skilled-Trades, Manufacturing, Industrial, Retail, Medical Device, Fire and Security and HVAC.
- 95 hires over a 21-month period as a Recruiting Specialist; 50% over goal/plan.
- Promoted to Recruiting Specialist II in January 2015 and to Recruiting Specialist III in January 2016.
Health and Safety Specialist
United Parcel Service
Findlay, Ohio
09.2004 - 10.2009
- Ensured accuracy of Emergency Response Plan, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Injury/Accident Prevention.
- Coordinated and conducted annual compliance training, performed safety audits.
- Completed investigations and root cause analysis for auto accidents and employee injuries.
- Facility walk-throughs, audit readiness. Worksite and job hazard analysis/observations.
- Facilitated initial and annual HAZMAT/Designated Responder training.
Education
30-Hour OSHA Outreach for General Industry - OSHA 30 Certification
12-2024
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
The University of Toledo
Skills
- Candidate sourcing
- Applicant tracking
- Recruitment strategies
- Market analysis
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Employee onboarding
- Client relationship management
- Talent pipeline development
- Training and mentoring
- Boolean search techniques
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
TruGreen Lawn Care
05.2025 - 07.2026
Contract Recruiter (via Search Solutions Group)
TruGreen Lawn Care
01.2025 - 05.2025
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
The Romanoff Group
10.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Recruiter
NXTThing RPO
02.2022 - 06.2023
Recruiter
The Superior Group
06.2020 - 01.2022
Professional Services Contract-Recruiter
Medallia
04.2019 - 10.2019
Client Relationship Manager/Recruiter
ADP RPO (The RightThing Inc)
04.2010 - 07.2018
Health and Safety Specialist
United Parcel Service
09.2004 - 10.2009
30-Hour OSHA Outreach for General Industry - OSHA 30 Certification
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
The University of Toledo