Latrice Snowden
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
Strategic Human Resources professional with expertise in talent acquisition, HR management, and employee relations. Partnered with executives to enhance workforce strategies and optimize recruitment outcomes. Experienced in benefits administration, performance management, and HR compliance in multi-site environments. Delivered innovative staff development programs that improved team performance and streamlined HR processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
FedEx Express
Oakland, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and align recruiting strategies with departmental and business objectives for internal and external roles.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining high assessment and selection standards.
- Execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high-quality talent across multiple job families.
- Streamline recruitment workflows through ATS optimization, significantly reducing time-to-hire and time-to-fill.
- Manage and optimize applicant tracking systems (ATS), ensuring accurate documentation of job postings, candidate pipelines, and interview activity.
- Enhance candidate experience through consistent communication and timely feedback throughout the hiring lifecycle.
- Serve as an employer brand ambassador, educating candidates on company culture, benefits, career growth, and total rewards.
- Provide regular recruitment metrics and status updates to hiring managers and HR leadership to support timely hiring decisions.
- Coordinated interviews and managed candidate communications to support internal hiring efforts.
- Coordinate hiring events, job fairs, and outreach initiatives to strengthen talent pipelines and workforce planning.
Regional Campus Director / Human Resources Manager
Urban Barber College
Concord, CA
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Lead day-to-day campus operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and student success initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and adjust annual operating plans and campus budgets in partnership with the COO.
- Manage full HR lifecycle functions, including hiring, termination, employee relations, compliance, policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Oversee performance management, including goal setting, coaching, evaluations, and ongoing feedback for direct reports.
- Determine and manage compensation levels within approved budget guidelines.
- Investigate, manage, and resolve student and partner complaints, ensuring adherence to formal complaint-resolution processes.
- Assess operational systems (recruiting, admissions, financial aid, compliance) to identify gaps and implement corrective action plans.
- Create and execute facility plans aligned with enrollment growth, program development, and laboratory requirements.
- Approve purchasing requests and monitor campus expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Represent the campus at community outreach events, partner meetings, and industry engagements.
- Participate in executive and operational meetings, providing leadership updates and strategic recommendations.
Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator
Eden Area Regional Occupational Program
Hayward, CA
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed and updated social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to increase program visibility and engagement.
- Promoted ROP programs to students, adults, counselors, and community stakeholders through outreach and engagement initiatives.
- Coordinated student exposure activities, including campus tours, showcases, orientations, and recruitment events.
- Maintained communication with high school guidance counselors and career technical educators to support enrollment goals.
- Facilitated monthly meetings with Career Tech teams and collaborated on promotional events and initiatives.
- Represented the organization professionally while working independently across multiple school sites.
Human Resources Generalist
Emerald City
Oakland, CA
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided employee relations support and counseling on sensitive workplace matters.
- Maintained confidential employee records in compliance with HR and legal standards.
- Assisted with payroll processing, benefits administration, and workers’ compensation documentation.
- Led recruitment, onboarding, retention initiatives, and employee separations.
- Supported company-wide layoff transitions with professionalism and compliance.
- Improved company morale and engagement within 90 days through HR initiatives.
- Conducted workplace safety and OSHA compliance reviews within warehouse environments.
Recruiting Specialist
Lyneer Staffing Solutions
Hayward, CA
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Successfully staffed 80+ associates for multiple clients within one month.
- Conducted 50+ interviews weekly, enhancing candidate pipelines for high-performing teams.
- Sourced talent via Indeed, LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, and direct outreach, expanding candidate reach.
- Assessed client warehouse environments to define job requirements and ensure cultural alignment.
Recruiter
Partners Personnel
Hayward, CA
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Exceeded weekly recruiting quotas by achieving 25+ placements per week.
- Built candidate pools of 100+ applicants through collaboration with recruiting teams.
- Led weekly account management meetings to optimize staffing performance.
- Processed payroll and verified employee hours to ensure compliance with employment laws.
Education
High School Diploma -
Encina High School
Sacramento, CA01.2005
Human Resource Management Certificate -
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CAAdvanced Human Resource Management Certificate -
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CASkills
- Human Resource Management
- Compliance
- Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Planning
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation Administration
- Employment Law
- HR Policies
- Payroll
- Workers’ Compensation
- ATS Systems
- HRIS Systems
- Community Outreach
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Fast Learner
- Applicant tracking systems
Accomplishments
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist | Of the Year FY 2023
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
FedEx Express
08.2021 - Current
Regional Campus Director / Human Resources Manager
Urban Barber College
02.2021 - 08.2021
Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator
Eden Area Regional Occupational Program
07.2019 - 07.2020
Human Resources Generalist
Emerald City
02.2019 - 07.2019
Recruiting Specialist
Lyneer Staffing Solutions
05.2018 - 02.2019
Recruiter
Partners Personnel
12.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Encina High School
Human Resource Management Certificate -
California State University, East Bay
Advanced Human Resource Management Certificate -
California State University, East Bay