Fernando Salgado
Costa Mesa,USA
Summary
Experienced with talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to support HR operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
MC LLC Jiffy Lube and Taco Bell
Tustin, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Developed training programs, fostering employee development and operational efficiency.
- Managed employee relations, addressing concerns to maintain a positive workplace culture.
- Implemented performance management systems, ensuring consistency in evaluations and feedback.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Analyzed HR metrics, driving data-informed decisions for workforce planning and development.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audits and policy updates.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, expediting the hiring of qualified candidates.
- Streamlined exit interview processes, gathering insights to improve employee satisfaction and retention strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions, equipping staff with necessary skills for optimal performance.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Tax Relief Advocates
Irvine, CA
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Develop relationships with managers to build awareness of their departments, hiring needs, and job specifications
- Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to find quality candidates and prospect for new business
- Screen resumes and manage job candidates throughout hiring process, from interview preparation to final-offer negotiation
- Work closely with managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company's hiring needs for every role, and to meet competitive hiring goals and expectations
- Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles, helping managers find, hire, and retain quality candidates
- Remain active with job boards, social networks, and platforms for finding quality candidates, and create and post job descriptions and announcements
- Met with hiring managers to discuss requirements and specifications for candidates
- Participated in phone and in-person interviews to determine final candidates for consideration
- Identified qualified candidates through various channels including job postings, online databases, referrals and networking events
- Maintained detailed recruiting processes, candidate pipeline documentation, and hiring procedures
- Reviewed resumes and other application materials to identify potential candidates
- Created detailed job descriptions by researching roles, responsibilities, qualifications and skills needed for positions
- Monitored feedback from applicants about their experiences during the recruitment process
- Reviewed resumes against job requirements and conducted initial phone interviews with applicants
HR Generalist
Hoag Hospital
Irvine, CA
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Assist with day to day operations of the HR functions and duties
- Led employee relations initiatives, resolving conflicts and promoting a positive workplace culture.
- Analyzed workforce metrics to identify trends, informing strategic HR decisions for organizational growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Supported company growth by leading successful recruitment and hiring campaigns.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Provided HR policy guidance to management, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Coordinate background checks
HR Coordinator
Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, including posting job openings, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and conducting reference checks.
- Assisted with new employee onboarding, including preparing offer letters, facilitating orientation, and ensuring completion of all required documentation.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS (Human Resources Information System), ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Assisted with the organization and tracking of employee training and development programs, including compliance training and career development initiatives.
- Supported employee relations efforts, including resolving workplace concerns and assisting with performance management processes.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws and company policies, assisting with internal and external audits as needed.
- Coordinated company events and team-building activities to foster a positive work environment and employee engagement.
- Administered health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations and maintaining accident records.
Education
Associate's degree - Communications
Orange County Community College
Costa Mesa, CA03.2019
High school diploma - undefined
Costa Mesa High School
Costa Mesa, CA06.2016
Skills
- Human resources policies
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pre-screening candidates
- Onboarding Coordination
- Full cycle recruiting
- New Hire Orientation
- Excel
- ADP
- MS Word
- Greenhouse ATS
- Spanish, Bilingual
- Training and Onboarding
- Relationship management
- Job fairs planning
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Candidate tracking
- Administrative Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Onboarding and orientation
- Employee relations management
- Background checks
- Employment law compliance
- Strategic HR planning
- Exit interviews
- HRIS management
- Work Permits (Minors)
Certification
Professional In Human Resources
SHRM-CP (In Progress)
Timeline
HR Generalist
MC LLC Jiffy Lube and Taco Bell
04.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Tax Relief Advocates
10.2023 - 03.2025
HR Coordinator
Cal State Fullerton
03.2022 - 08.2023
HR Generalist
Hoag Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2022
High school diploma - undefined
Costa Mesa High School
Associate's degree - Communications
Orange County Community College