Dayanara Estrella
Tracy,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated HR professional specializing in employee relations, with experience in conflict resolution, employee advocacy, and strategic policy implementation. Skilled at building strong relationships between employees and management, ensuring business alignment and legal compliance. Proficient in promoting open communication, and enhancing organizational culture.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
Agility Recruiting – University of the Pacific
04.2024 - Current
- Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Work closely with university Hiring Managers to gather essential information for new job postings, ensuring accurate representation of role expectations and qualifications
- Work closely with Hiring Managers on EEO-1 reports and intakes for position descriptions, which include affirmative action planning collection
- Job Posting Management: Partner with HR Analysts to obtain job approval, finalize job descriptions, and oversee posting of job vacancies
- Ensure recruitment process is efficient and meets university standards
- Job Requisition Management: Efficiently manage and close out job requisitions once positions are filled or no longer needed, maintaining clear and organized records
- Candidate Screening and Selection: Collaborate with university stakeholders to screen and select candidates, focusing on their fit for specific roles and compatibility with university culture
- Recruitment for Diverse Roles: Engage in recruitment activities for variety of positions across the university, including both staff and faculty roles, adapting strategies to meet different departmental needs
- Document Management: Responsible for uploading and maintaining candidate and employee documents within the university's HR database systems, ensuring compliance and accessibility
- Systems Proficiency: Utilize PeopleAdmin and Banner for various HR functions, demonstrating a high level of proficiency and efficiency
- Medical Leave and Employee Relations: Assist employees with inquiries about medical leave and other employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to ensure understanding and compliance with university policies.
HR Administrative Assistant
AppleOne – Leprino Foods
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Scheduled on-site panel interviews and facilitated testing for candidates and supervisors
- Managed clerical duties including ordering office supplies, maintaining records, and assisting with new employee screenings
- Coordinated employee relation events and ordered new hire orientation meals
- Ensured accurate employee file maintenance and SAP uploads
- Submitted weekly office expenses using Concur and Esker
- Tracked and ordered employee uniforms
- Collaborated with the Maintenance department on special projects
- Posted employee reschedules and updated records as needed.
Customer Service/Project Specialist
The Home Depot – Corporate
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisting customers with product availability, inquiries, and checkout process
- Locating inventory and scanning items accurately using computer systems
- Verifying prices and discounts with cashiers for accurate totals
- Scanning reusable bags at checkout for environmentally friendly transactions
- Maintaining detailed logs of store activities and participating in team tasks
- Following company policies and prioritizing customer safety
- Supporting curbside, online, and phone orders.
Full-Cycle Recruiter (Remote/Hybrid)
The Execu|Search Group (Contract)
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Led recruiting efforts, implementing sourcing strategies via networking, cold calling, and database searches
- Provided resume coaching and interview preparation for candidates, ensuring their readiness
- Maintained constant collaboration with Hiring Managers and HR to enhance candidate experience
- Conducted pre-screening of candidates to align with job opportunities and upcoming roles
- Managed a pipeline of existing and prospective candidates
- Coordinated interviews and introductions with hiring managers
- Evaluated and qualified candidates for current and future positions
- Posted job openings on multiple platforms and utilized social media for networking and referrals
- Coordinated with local agencies to recruit new employees and obtain candidate referrals
- Assisted HR with offer letters and background checks for candidates.
Recruiter Coordinator (Remote)
Manpower
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Scheduled interviews with Hiring Managers and applicants (3-5 separate interviews/different time zones conducted via Microsoft Teams)
- Processed offer letters background checks, scheduled drug screens, and was responsible for onboarding
- Experienced working with Hiring Managers and relationship building, both with Hiring Managers and Applicants.
Consultant (Remote)
TAPFIN
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Sourced, networked, and developed talent pools
- Handled the tasks of headhunting, identifying, and approaching suitable candidates for the right position and job site
- Assisted the Sr
- Technical Recruiter to meet recruiting goals by providing best recruiting practices
- Sourced and reviewed resumes for open positions
- Scheduled qualified candidates for interviews via phone/video conferencing and email
- Submitted candidates to Sr
- Technical Recruiter for review and uploaded candidates' information into Fox
- Sourced candidates for various locations (San Francisco, CA; Foster City, Ca; Fremont, CA Menlo Park; Las Vegas, NV; Seattle, WA)
- Interviewed candidates and submitted them to appropriate job requisition
- Posted various job opportunities on different platforms – Facebook; LinkedIn; Indeed, University websites; ZipRecruiter
- Worked closely with Govt agencies to source and place dislocated workers
- Coordinated and scheduled the pickup of equipment candidates who were no longer on assignment
- Coached the candidates and prepped them for their onsite interviews with our client(s).
HR Administrative Asst./ Recruiter (Remote/Various locations)
Sutter Home Winery dba: TFE West Side
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided administrative support to the Recruitment Team, overseeing harvest project recruitment for multiple departments
- Reviewed and screened incoming resumes, forwarding qualified applicants to Hiring Managers
- Assisted HR Manager in leading the harvest project and ensured recruiters stayed on track with pipelines
- Scheduled phone screens, on-site interviews, and room reservations, conducting phone interviews as needed
- Monitored pre-employment processes, including background checks and reference verifications
- Processed offer letters, and new hire administration, and maintained I-9 files
- Prepared and conducted the New Hire Orientation Program and assisted with other recruiter locations
- Supported Benefits Open Enrollment, employee communications, and wellness events
- Conducted New Hire Benefits Orientation Presentations and assisted with wellness initiatives
- Managed personnel files provided translations/mailings and coordinated HR projects
- Provided administrative support to the Human Resources department and coached candidates for onsite interviews.
Recruiter/Sourcer
Aerotek
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Identified qualified candidates using recruiting and sourcing tools, conducting interviews via Facetime/Skype
- Collaborated with the Account Manager to target top accounts and skill sets
- Submitted candidates for approval to the Account Manager before client presentation
- Built relationships with industry contacts for referrals and sales leads
- Provided customer service support to candidates and screened warm leads
- Administered reference checks and sourced candidates from various platforms
- Averaged 30-50 daily calls, met goals, and scheduled interviews
- Coached candidates for onsite interviews with clients.
HR Generalist & Recruiter
Sutter Home Winery dba: TFE West Side
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Communicate HR policies, procedures, and laws to management and employees
- Conducted exit interviews to identify trends and potential issues
- Managed job requisitions, postings, and candidates in Success Factors
- Scheduled and participated in interviews with Supervisors and Managers using Outlook
- Oversaw pre-employment processes for Harvest and Full-time positions
- Conducted new-employee orientations for exempt and non-exempt positions
- Supported annual harvest recruitment, hiring 53 returnees and 5 new hires within a 60-day timeframe
- Assisted with performance management, compensation programs, and open enrollment
- Provided timely communications with managers and team members
- Assisted with translations and administrative duties, including filing and answering phones
- Supported the HR department with updating work instructions and job descriptions
- Conducted Sexual Harassment training and coached candidates for onsite interviews.
HR Generalist & Recruiter
Inland Metal Technologies
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Scheduled candidate interviews and collaborated with EVP/COO and Hiring Managers
- Placed 60-80 non-exempt employees and 10 exempt employees in six months
- Coordinated recruitment efforts, including job postings, resume reviews, and pre-screening interviews
- Managed employee relations tasks, such as FMLA/ADA processing and exit interviews
- Conducted new hire orientation scheduling and HRIS data entry for onboarding
- Provided employee relations counseling and handled workers' compensation cases
- Ensured compliance with USCIS Form I-9 and facilitated Paycom rollout
- Implemented process improvements to enhance profitability
- Provided translation services for HR documents and staff communication.
HR Assistant
Talent Acquisition, Kelly Services – E & J Gallo
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Scheduled candidate interviews and coordinated schedules with Hiring Managers and HR managers during Harvest season, filling 30-40 non-exempt seasonal positions
- Developed interview agendas and ensured all parties received necessary information in advance
- Conducted an average of 20 daily phone screens with candidates
- Coordinated travel arrangements and processed candidate expenses for out-of-town candidates
- Managed employee relations tasks, including scheduling drug screenings and medical examinations, and conducted exploratory phone screens with potential candidates.
Executive Assistant
Marketing, Kelly Services – E & J Gallo
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Orchestrated travel arrangements, including hotels, cars, and expense reports via SAP Concur, for top executives
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, and luncheons, ensuring smooth execution of schedules
- Collaborated closely with staff to complete various projects and followed up on open items as needed
- Efficiently managed and coordinated an extremely busy calendar, optimizing executives' time
- Screened and directed incoming calls, responded to inquiries, and sorted mail and faxes
- Organized and maintained executive meetings and appointments with precision
- Reviewed, organized, and forwarded incoming correspondence, including letters and emails, to VPs, Directors, and Managers.
HR Specialist, Executive Administrative & Manager
International Paper
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed Receptionist, providing coaching, development, and overseeing HR functions
- Coordinated travel arrangements and prepared itineraries using SAP Concur
- Conducted recruitment activities, including training, orientation, and applicant tracking
- Facilitated onboarding processes including E-Verify and background checks
- Implemented employee retention programs and conducted workforce surveys
- Administered employee incentives, vacation logs, and safety materials
- Handled HR employee relations, including W/C, FMLA/ADA, and employee follow-up
- Coordinated events such as open enrollment and employee appreciation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Duncan Russell High
Tracy, CA06.1994
Skills
- Employee Relations
- HRIS Systems
- Onboarding Processes
- Coaching leadership
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Recruitment and hiring
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Managing employee relations
Summary Profile
- 8 + years of combined Human Resources, Recruiting, Onboarding, and employee relations.
- 1-3 + years of combined experience in Life & Career Coaching
- 4 + years hospitality - Travel Agent & Coordinator
- Project Management – Wine Harvest
- Industries Recruited:
- Sheet Metal Manufacturing, Corrugated Manufacturing
- Information Technology, Financial Industry, Travel Industry, Medical Devices
- Administrative
- Medical Devices
- Wine Industry (Facilities Maintenance Electrician, Winemakers, Gardner, Harvest/ Cellar Workers, Lab Technicians, Viticulture's, Enologist)
- Automotive Industry (Autonomous Vehicle -Sustainability Vehicles)
- ATS Systems:
- JD Edwards, SAP, Success Factors, Salesforce CRM Exp. Intermediate, People Soft, Firefox, Intermediate – Oracle Taleo, Dayforce & Kenexa
- CRM – Client Relationship Manager (Financial Industry)
Certification
PHR in progress
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner
Agility Recruiting – University of the Pacific
04.2024 - Current
HR Administrative Assistant
AppleOne – Leprino Foods
11.2023 - 02.2024
Customer Service/Project Specialist
The Home Depot – Corporate
10.2022 - 02.2023
Full-Cycle Recruiter (Remote/Hybrid)
The Execu|Search Group (Contract)
09.2021 - 03.2022
Recruiter Coordinator (Remote)
Manpower
10.2020 - 11.2020
Consultant (Remote)
TAPFIN
11.2019 - 04.2020
HR Administrative Asst./ Recruiter (Remote/Various locations)
Sutter Home Winery dba: TFE West Side
03.2019 - 11.2019
Recruiter/Sourcer
Aerotek
10.2018 - 01.2019
HR Generalist & Recruiter
Sutter Home Winery dba: TFE West Side
04.2018 - 08.2018
HR Generalist & Recruiter
Inland Metal Technologies
07.2017 - 01.2018
HR Assistant
Talent Acquisition, Kelly Services – E & J Gallo
05.2017 - 07.2017
Executive Assistant
Marketing, Kelly Services – E & J Gallo
10.2016 - 12.2016
HR Specialist, Executive Administrative & Manager
International Paper
10.2013 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Duncan Russell High