Gabrianna Melendez
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources specialist with expertise in talent acquisition, onboarding, and HR operations. Optimizes recruitment strategies, fosters positive candidate experience, and streamlines HR processes for large-scale teams. Utilizes leadership, problem-solving, and bilingual communication skills to contribute effectively to a fast-paced organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Associate
Shawmut Services (Remote Contract position)
07.2024 - Current
- Support national recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new talent for strategic grassroots programs.
- Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities in the applicant tracking system.
- Utilize Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to track recruitment metrics and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
- Collaborate with the National Operations Department to maintain recruitment processes and follow company policies.
- Conduct candidate screening and assist in new hire processes, contributing to the company's mission of delivering cost-efficient and innovative programs.
- Managed onboarding process from offer acceptance to successful completion of onboarding program.
- Coordinated background checks on finalist candidates prior to extending offers.
- Processing, reviewing, and auditing I-9 and E-Verify process and forms.
Talent Acquisition Administrator
Hanesbrands
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Onboarded over 300 associates monthly across 250 retail stores nationwide, improving onboarding efficiency by 20%.
- Managed job postings and hiring for 250+ managerial roles, including assistant store managers and center store managers.
- Streamlined the background check process, reducing average clearance time by 10%.
- Spearheaded the adoption of ICIMS software for new hires, cutting manual onboarding tasks by 15%.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Processing, reviewing, and auditing I-9 and E-Verify process and forms.
- Created and posted job descriptions on job boards, online communities and social media sites.
- Conducted initial screening of resumes to determine applicant qualifications.
- Scheduled interviews with assistant store managers and above.
- Coordinated background checks for all successful applicants prior to onboarding them into the company.
- Maintained accurate records in applicant tracking system.
- Monitored recruitment trends within the industry and adjusted recruiting practices accordingly.
Human Resources Manager
Amazon
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Hired and onboarded over 200 delivery associates within a strict timeline, guaranteeing full route coverage.
- Enhanced orientation program and scheduling efficiencies to reduce new hire onboarding time by 30%
- Administered timecard processing for over 100 employees utilizing ADP payroll system resulting in a 99% accuracy rate.
- Conducted hiring events, attracting a 25% increase in qualified candidates.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
- Conducted background checks
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
Delivery Associate
Amazon
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered packages to designated areas, ensuring timely delivery for high customer satisfaction.
- Maintained an outstanding driving safety score, completing 100-170 stops daily.
- Assisted team members by performing reuses and optimizing route completion.
- Loaded delivery truck with company products according to the daily route plan.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and regulations while driving company vehicle.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Development
Guilford Technical Community College
01.2024
Skills
- HR Management: Talent acquisition, onboarding, I-9 processing, employee relations
- Leadership: Training and development, decision-making, team collaboration
- Technical Skills: Proficient in ATS (ADP, ICIMS, Clear Company, SuccessFactors, Bullhorn), advanced Excel, time management systems
- Payroll Experience: ADP payroll management
- Soft Skills: Effective communicator, bilingual (English and Spanish), problem-solving, detail-oriented
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Cold-calling
- Background Checks
- Resume Screening
- Candidate Sourcing
- Interviewing techniques
- Social Media Recruiting
- Policies implementation
- New Hire Onboarding
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recruitment Associate
Shawmut Services (Remote Contract position)
07.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Administrator
Hanesbrands
04.2022 - 03.2024
Human Resources Manager
Amazon
01.2021 - 04.2022
Delivery Associate
Amazon
03.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Development
Guilford Technical Community College
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