BRANDY CORNETT, PHRca
San Diego,CA
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in recruitment, compensation, and employee relations. Nearing completion of a Master’s in Human Resources, with one course remaining. Combines strong academic foundation with extensive practical experience. Skilled in fostering positive employee and management relationships. Highly organized and committed to compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition and HR Specialist (Contract)
Mission Federal Credit Union
San Diego, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruitment across corporate functions through Workday ATS, advising on tailored compensation packages, promotional increases, and job offers
- Orchestrated comprehensive onboarding for new hires, including background checks, I-9 verification, and orientation
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations, maintaining accurate records of background checks and regulatory requirements
- Addressed employee relations issues, providing guidance on HR policies and conflict resolution.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cue Health
San Diego, CA
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Successfully sourced, engaged, and recruited top-tier biotechnology professionals, including scientists, lab technicians, and quality engineers through various channels
- Lead international technical recruiting team, resulting in seventy-two new hires onboarded for Cue Health India in 2022
- Technical recruitment areas of focus include Software Engineering, Mobile Development, and Information Security
- Actively recruited for onshore technical requisitions while simultaneously leading offshore technical recruitment efforts
- Utilized Workday Applicant Tracking System to manage candidate pipeline and interview process.
Sr. Talent Manager / Talent Manager
Kforce Inc
San Diego, CA
12.2015 - 11.2021
- Aligned to Financial Services vertical to support Union Bank, Capital Group, City Bank, Santander, Wells Fargo, and MoneyGram
- Enterprise technical recruitment around these business initiatives: Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Big Data, Application Development, Information / Cyber Security, Project Management, Business Analysis
- Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' financial acumen, industry knowledge, and cultural fit within financial services sector
- Fostered strong relationships with financial professionals, hiring managers, and key stakeholders to gain thorough understanding of organizational needs and align recruitment efforts with business goals
- Partnered heavily with foreign talent to facilitate immigration processes related Visa transfers including H-1B, F1, OPT, CPT, and Green Cards.
Assistant Director of Admissions
The Art Institutes of California
San Diego, CA
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Worked closely with Financial Aid Office to develop strategies for assisting applicants in securing funding for their education
- Collaborated with academic departments to develop program-specific recruitment strategies, resulting in higher enrollment numbers
- Built relationships with key stakeholders such as alumni, faculty, and community leaders to strengthen support for university admissions efforts
- Employee Star Award 2015
Senior Enrollment Advisor/ Team Lead
University of Phoenix - Apollo Group, Inc
San Diego, CA
06.2007 - 05.2012
- Exceeded personal recruitment goals consistently while maintaining high levels of satisfaction among enrolled students.
- Evaluated applicant qualifications, making admission recommendations based on university guidelines and program requirements.
- Selected for Corporate Leadership Summit 2009 and 2010
Education
Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations -
Penn State University
University Park, PA12.2024
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Business/Finance -
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA06.2010
Skills
- California HR Regulations
- Federal Employment Law
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Global Recruitment
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workday, Dayforce
- Work Authorizations
- HR analytics
- Employee Onboarding
- Background Checks
- Staffing Agency Coordination
- Job Posting Optimization
- Offer negotiation
- Workforce Planning
- Competency-Based Selection
- Recruitment Metrics Analysis
- Compensation analysis
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca), 800242946
- Strategic Human Resources and Workplace Ethics, Penn State Graduate Certificate
- People Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, Penn State Graduate Certificate
Timeline
Talent Acquisition and HR Specialist (Contract)
Mission Federal Credit Union
02.2024 - Current
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cue Health
12.2021 - 03.2023
Sr. Talent Manager / Talent Manager
Kforce Inc
12.2015 - 11.2021
Assistant Director of Admissions
The Art Institutes of California
12.2013 - 12.2015
Senior Enrollment Advisor/ Team Lead
University of Phoenix - Apollo Group, Inc
06.2007 - 05.2012
Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations -
Penn State University
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Business/Finance -
University of Phoenix
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