Dedicated and resourceful Talent Acquisition Specialist with an outstanding record of identifying and placing great talent within organizations. Passionate about people and building strong relationships with hiring managers. Skilled at finding and locating candidates from multiple sources and improving recruitment techniques while providing a great candidate experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Farmer Boys Inc
Riverside, CA
10.2019 - Current
High volume, full-cycle recruiting for Restaurant Staff, Managers and, Corporate Positions including onboarding, I-9 management, verification of employment, and background screening.
Created and implemented onboarding processes and New Hire Orientation presentation to generate brand awareness and a positive onboarding experience
Partnered with business leaders to analyze staffing needs
Conducted presentations to educate hiring managers and the organization's leadership on market trends
Point of contact for CCPA mapping of HR systems
Implemented new recruiting processes and tracking system for restaurants
Spearheaded implementation of new applicant tracking system Harri
Compensation analysis of current roles to compared to the job market
Helped the development of the organizational recruitment strategy including job post optimization, social media networking, employee referrals, and geographical recruiting events
Partnered with CPO to create retention strategies across the organization
Spearheaded implantation of new recruiting materials including partnering up with agencies and marketing team
Lead a team of two recruiters by assigning requisition loads and mentoring on best-recruiting tactics
HR Coordinator/Representative
Oakley/ Luxottica
Foothill Ranch, CA
06.2016 - 12.2016
First point of contact for employees entering the HR Department; directed them to appropriate HR resources, answered questions and relayed necessary information
Assisted with preliminary investigations and facilitated resolutions to employee relations in Manufacturing and Distribution departments
Managed onboarding process which includes pre and post-employment paperwork and new hire orientation for Manufacturing/Operations direct labor both in English and Spanish
Prepared month-end and other required HR reports
Assisted HR Business Partners with the rollout of any programs as needed
This included attending employee meetings, disseminating information, and helping to inform and educate employees
Updated all employees on new processes and systems as related to HR programs (i.e
Compensation, benefits, payroll)
Acted as the primary point of contact for the processing of terminations for Manufacturing and Operations
Assisted with 401K administration, FMLA, and workers’ compensation claims and benefits
Assisted with the implementation of Kronos system in the manufacturing department
Participated in the conversion of 200+ temporary to permanent employees.
Talent Acquisition Assistant
West Coast University/ American Career College
Irvine, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
Managed job posting for multiple organizations on external websites including LinkedIn, CareerBuilder and Indeed
Served as principal contact for all temporary associates and third-party vendors
Responsible for full cycle recruiting of all administrative positions in both organization including: posting job descriptions, intake calls, phone screens, coordinating interviews with Hiring Managers, creating offers, and coordinating backgrounds with a third-party vendor
Managed candidate travel, reconciled invoices, and compiled new hire paperwork
Performed administrative functions on Taleo including trouble shooting with Managers and Executives
Scheduled interviews between candidates and interview teams across different departmental functions and time zones
Properly communicated processes and procedures across all levels of management.
Human Resource Coordinator
Sandbox Marketing, Inc
Tustin, CA
01.2012 - 01.2015
Actively recruited temporary employees based on the requirements of the organization's customers
Served as the principal contact for newly hired employees
Maintained and coordinated calendars, schedule appointments/ meetings
Responded to employment-related inquiries from staff, supervisors and outside organizations
Assisted with the coordination of sampling events for multiple national marketing tours
Negotiated insurance benefits with existing agency broker resulting in 10% savings annually for company
Created employee incentive-based events and wellbeing programs that helped build employee morale and promote positive company culture.
Education
B.A. - Business Management, Human Resource Management
National University
M.A - Human Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Progress
National University
Advanced courses in Compensation and - undefined
Skills
Employee onboarding/ off-boarding
Superb written and oral communication skills
Full-Cycle Recruiting
Reporting
Recruitment Management
Relationship Building
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Farmer Boys Inc
10.2019 - Current
HR Coordinator/Representative
Oakley/ Luxottica
06.2016 - 12.2016
Talent Acquisition Assistant
West Coast University/ American Career College
01.2015 - 01.2016
Human Resource Coordinator
Sandbox Marketing, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2015
B.A. - Business Management, Human Resource Management
National University
M.A - Human Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Progress