Amanda Hoch
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Proven leader in federal human resources with expertise in recruitment, workforce strategy, and diversity initiatives. Adept at leading high-performing teams, optimizing hiring processes, and driving strategic recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory HR Specialist
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
01.2022 - Current
- Direct a team of HR professionals, overseeing hiring strategies, staffing actions, and compliance with federal hiring regulations
- Lead and direct FERC’s recruitment, staffing, and placement programs, overseeing talent acquisition for Competitive and Excepted Service positions, Pathways Programs, and DEIA-focused hiring initiatives
- Manage a $90,000 recruitment budget, optimizing spend for maximum return on investment through data-driven analysis and strategic event planning
- Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract diverse, high-quality candidates, strengthening partnerships with HBCUs, HSIs, and professional organizations
- Spearheaded a hiring process improvement initiative, streamlining student position postings and increasing certificate utilization, resulting in a record-high selection rate
- Oversee the sourcing of candidates through social media, career events, partnerships with colleges and universities, and professional associations
- Oversee the creating and posting on FERC-Careers social media channels; provides guidance on strategy and evaluates the effectiveness of content
- Design and deliver recruiter training programs, enhancing FERC’s employer brand at career fairs and networking events
- Developed and deployed strategic recruiting methods through multiple platforms directing diverse teams of recruiters
- Oversee the FERC Summer Intern Program, driving engagement through professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities
- Serve as a key member of the DEIA strategic planning team, utilizing applicant data insights to shape inclusive hiring practices and targeted outreach efforts
- Serve as strategic advisor to staff, hiring managers, and senior officials, providing guidance on complex human resources issues and policies
- Strengthen relationships with hiring managers and FERC’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to align workforce planning with organizational goals and future talent needs
Lead HR Specialist (Recruiting)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
04.2015 - 01.2022
- Served as Team Lead in Employee Acquisition and Operations branch, serving as the subject matter expert on the complexities of government hiring regulations, recruiting strategies, Pathways Programs and student positions, staffing, personnel processing, and human capital planning
- Implemented a Quality Assurance program, creating standardized checklists to ensure adherence to hiring policies and accuracy in recruitment actions
- Led process transformation efforts, developing an electronic Job Analysis template on SharePoint, streamlining hiring communication and decision-making
- Created and delivered workforce analytics reports, leveraging applicant tracking data to optimize hiring timelines and diversity recruitment strategies
- Developed the 'Hiring in a Nutshell' training, educating program office leaders and hiring managers on recruitment best practices, increasing efficiency in federal hiring
- Fostered relationships with hiring managers and program offices to develop human capital and workforce plans and use innovative methods to attract the best candidates to their vacancies— identifying the increasingly specialized skills that are required to accomplish FERC’s mission and developing ways to build relationships with the targeted audiences
- Managed a $50,000 recruitment budget, allocating funds to high-impact initiatives, resulting in an improved pipeline of mission-critical talent
- Served as Acting Branch Chief, overseeing branch operations, mentoring HR specialists, and providing strategic guidance on hiring targets and workforce initiatives
Recruitment Coordinator
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
04.2010 - 04.2015
- Designed and executed FERC’s entry-level and student recruitment strategy, coordinating over 100 career events and university partnerships
- Managed a $48,000 recruitment and travel budget, achieving cost efficiencies while expanding outreach efforts
- Launched FERC’s recruitment presence on social media, developing targeted campaigns to increase employer brand visibility and engagement
- Achieved a 43% intern conversion rate into permanent roles, implementing career development initiatives that supported long-term talent retention
- Established and led the STARS Program, enhancing administrative support across the commission through a structured student employment program
Corporate Recruiter
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Developed and executed mid-level recruitment strategies, leveraging social media, passive sourcing, and direct outreach
- Implemented Direct Hire Authority for Electrical Engineers, streamlining the hiring process and reducing time-to-fill for critical positions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL Master of Arts - International Business
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL Skills
- HR policy implementation
- HR metrics and analytics
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Strategic workforce planning
- Employee engagement initiatives
- Workplace diversity promotion
- Recruitment process optimization
- Talent acquisition strategies
- HRIS system management
Certification
Delegated Examining Certification- through March 2028
Timeline
Supervisory HR Specialist
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
01.2022 - Current
Lead HR Specialist (Recruiting)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
04.2015 - 01.2022
Recruitment Coordinator
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
04.2010 - 04.2015
Corporate Recruiter
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
04.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
University of Florida
Master of Arts - International Business
University of Florida
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