Hiral Gala
Rancho Santa Margarita,CA
Summary
With over 5 years of HR and admin experience in various industries including IT, education, manufacturing, hospitality, electronics, and retail software, I have developed expertise in the MS Office Suite, Jazz HR, ADP, Workday, LinkedIn, Indeed, Insperity, Isolved and ZipRecruiter. I am also familiar with Paylocity, Lever, and iCIMS. Throughout my career, I have successfully supported over 500 employees globally and across multiple states. As a proactive talent scout, I consistently deliver top-tier candidates and strategic workforce solutions. I possess a solid understanding of the technical skills and requirements for various roles and projects due to my MS in Organizational Psychology. Recognized for being detail-oriented and a cross-functional team player, I excel at handling confidential information and navigating stressful situations with ease.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
TCL North America
11.2024 - Current
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
Corporate Technical Recruiter
Hyundai AutoEver
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Play integral role in driving full cycle recruiting function and contribute to overall success of talent team in all locations of North America by providing high level of customer service and support throughout recruiting process
- Monitor through ATS for variety of requisitions, including sourcing, resume screening, interviewing, soliciting feedback, communicating status to candidates, and negotiating offers
- Partner closely with hiring managers throughout recruitment cycle from identification, assessment through offer
- Onboarded new hires
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency
- Managed change through open communication for addressing employee concerns, allowing for different opinions and publicizing new strategies
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement
Junior Recruiter
T2 Tech Group
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported hiring process by scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks and completing various paperwork
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
- Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process
Human Resource Intern
Anaheim University
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Developed strong written and verbal communication skills and maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization
- Created and updated tracking spreadsheets using MS Excel
Clinical HR Consultant
The Clinic
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Developed and proposed solutions for making positive improvements to operational and patient care strategies
- Collected and analyzed key data to make accurate assessments
Program Coordinator
Power Of Handwriting
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
- Managed team of 40 students, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of students
Psychology Professor
IITIAN'S Pace College
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Created and enhanced course plans centered around class objectives
- Implemented diverse instructional techniques and integrated technology to enhance student learning
Human Resource Specialist
CMC Ltd
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources
- Developed and coordinated employee training programs for IT professionals to improve productivity and performance
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CAMaster of Arts - Clinical Psychology
S.N.D.T University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SNDT University
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Applicant tracking systems
- Interviewing techniques
- Talent management
- Partnership development
- Organizational planning
- Job offer development
- Recruitment strategy development
- Administrative support
- Human resources information system (HRIS)
- Candidate and client relations
- Employment law knowledge
- Global recruitment
Certification
- SHRM - Employing Abilities at work
- SHRM - Getting talent back to work
- Vanguard University - Intercultural Relations
- Vanguard University - Training and Development
- AI and Business Strategy
- Emotional Intelligence for Project Management
- Gen AI in HR, recruitment and talent acquisition
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
TCL North America
11.2024 - Current
Corporate Technical Recruiter
Hyundai AutoEver
11.2021 - 10.2023
Junior Recruiter
T2 Tech Group
08.2021 - 10.2021
Human Resource Intern
Anaheim University
04.2018 - 05.2018
Psychology Professor
IITIAN'S Pace College
09.2013 - 05.2014
Program Coordinator
Power Of Handwriting
09.2013 - 08.2014
Clinical HR Consultant
The Clinic
05.2013 - 09.2015
Human Resource Specialist
CMC Ltd
09.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
S.N.D.T University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SNDT University
Master of Science - Organizational Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
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