Daniel A. Garcia

• Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
• Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
• Managed relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring timely and cost-effective fulfillment of open positions.

• Created detailed job descriptions that accurately reflected role expectations while attracting top talent in a competitive market.
• Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews, assessing both technical skills and cultural fit for potential hires.
• Assisted in developing a robust referral program, incentivizing employees to recommend top talent within their professional networks.
• Fostered an inclusive recruitment environment by actively engaging with diverse communities and promoting equal opportunity practices throughout all stages of the hiring process.
• Managed high-volume requisition loads effectively, prioritizing open positions based on business needs and urgency levels while maintaining excellent communication with stakeholders throughout the process.

Human Resources Generalist

October 2014 - October 2017

• Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
• Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
• Provided advice to leadership on implementation of HR policies and procedures, collective bargaining and union agreements and business rollouts.
• Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
• Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.

• Filtered interested candidates by eligibility and disqualifying factors.
• Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
• Exceeded mandated quota from headquarters based on military needs and availability.
• Educated interested individuals on military jobs and compared interests and ASVAB scores to potential career fields.
• Traveled to schools in area to speak to students about military careers and provide students with materials and literature about military careers.