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Maegan Hernandez

Paramount,CA

Summary

Logical and insightful HR Generalist with several years of experience in leading teams. Specialize in employee relations, workforce planning, full-cycle recruiting, and HR policy development. Driven to maximize performance, workloads, initiative and cost reduction measures. Committed to guiding programs and projects focused on propelling business to peak performance and cultivating a positive workplace culture.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Analyst

Tower Energy Group
Torrance, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed and maintained HR databases, spreadsheets, and other tracking systems.
  • Assessed employee training needs and implemented appropriate solutions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Created communication materials for new hire onboarding processes.
  • Evaluated current HR operations against industry standards to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
  • Oversaw payroll processing activities including timesheets, leave requests, taxes, deductions.
  • Monitored compliance with labor laws regarding wages, overtime pay, vacation time off, sick days.
  • Advised department heads on legal issues relating to hiring practices or employment contracts.

HR Talent Acquisition Advisor

SoCalGas
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Partnered with HR, business leaders, and directors to understand hiring needs and created targeted sourcing plans to advise on gaps and areas of improvement.
  • Built and maintained strategic partnerships with local colleges, universities, external diversity organizations, and professional associations.
  • Tracked and analyzed diversity sourcing metrics to measure the effectiveness of sourcing initiatives, in an effort to guide and make data-driven recommendations for development, and present them to leadership.
  • Managed the onboarding/offboarding to ensure ease of transition for the employee and hiring manager.
  • Facilitated the onboarding of new hires by coordinating orientation sessions and paperwork completion.
  • Provided guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
  • Analyzed current recruiting trends, identified areas of improvement, and implemented best practices in order to optimize talent acquisition processes.
  • Collaborated with HR team members and operations on various projects related to employee engagement initiatives, team building, and career development programs.
  • Identified innovative ways to engage passive candidates through social media platforms, such as LinkedIn and Twitter.
  • Advised hiring managers on interview techniques, legal compliance issues, and cultural fit considerations during the recruitment process.
  • Built talent pipeline according to core company values and role requirements.

Senior HR Talent Acquisition Specialist

SoCalGas
Los Angeles, CA
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Performed project management duties for the Intern program, including but not limited to coordinating with various hiring managers, planning events to engage with interns, and various levels of the organization.
  • Constructed and performed a pay audit process to ensure appropriate compensation eligibility based on minimum requirements and performance.
  • Conducted interviews to assist management in selecting the most qualified candidates.
  • Managed and guided hiring managers in facilitating the recruitment and selection process for nonexempt positions for various client groups.
  • Assisted in the development of recruiting strategies to attract qualified applicants.
  • Coordinated interviews between hiring managers and prospective employees.
  • Negotiated employment offers with selected candidates.
  • Organized training sessions for hiring teams on effective interviewing skills.
  • Posted positions on job boards, media, and alternate sourcing channels to attract a diverse talent pool.

Staffing Specialist

SoCalGas
Los Angeles, CA
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Created and implemented a revised onboarding process within less than a month of the stay-at-home order to align and adapt to CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines in order to continue staffing processes efficiently.
  • Developed process in converting to electronic interview guides for virtual panel interviewing during the transition from in-person to online.
  • Facilitated pre-employment, including requesting/reviewing confidential background checks and coordinating drug screens.
  • Coordinated and assisted with the recruitment and selection process for various level positions for assigned client groups or hiring managers.
  • Assisted with new employee orientation programs.
  • Educated new hires on company benefits, policies, procedures, and other relevant information.
  • Responded to employee and external candidate inquiries about the interview and job application process.

Scheduling Coordinator

Beauty Barrage
Newport Beach, CA
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Facilitated the movement of full-cycle recruiting.
  • Co-hosted orientation/onboarding along with the Hiring Manager to set and ensure expectations and goals within the company.
  • Identified areas that require recruitment and implemented recruiting strategies to build a robust and consistent talent pool of qualified candidates by resume screening and reviewing applicants for a given position.
  • Utilized ATS to track all candidates across the United States and Canada.
  • Verified and validated assigned shifts to assist in processing payroll.
  • Gathered information and data on inexcusable, unfulfilled shifts for HR counseling and coaching.

Scheduling Coordinator

Legends Hospitality
Anaheim, CA
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Implemented and facilitated onboarding of Union new hires for orientation.
  • Established a partnership with non-profit organizations to volunteer for fundraising opportunities, leading to a 10-15% increase in the workforce on event days.
  • Initiated and recruited the employment of minors and guided the company to adhere to child labor laws.
  • Counseled effortlessly with employees while displaying empathy, which led to a 12% increase in employee retention.
  • Audited and verified applications, background documents, and I-9s for proper documentation.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Business Administration, Concentration: Human Resource Management

Southern New Hampshire University
04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration: Human Resource Management

California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
12.2017

Associate of Science - Business Administration

San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Benefits administration
  • Training and development
  • Full cycle recruiting
  • Experience with ATS and CRM
  • HRIS Management
  • Knowledge of diversity best practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical and forward-thinking approach
  • Project and Program management
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Workforce Planning
  • Process improvement techniques
  • Talent acquisition strategies
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Strategic planning abilities
  • Employment law knowledge
  • Payroll Processing

Timeline

Human Resources Analyst

Tower Energy Group
03.2024 - Current

HR Talent Acquisition Advisor

SoCalGas
05.2023 - 03.2024

Senior HR Talent Acquisition Specialist

SoCalGas
12.2020 - 05.2023

Staffing Specialist

SoCalGas
02.2020 - 11.2020

Scheduling Coordinator

Beauty Barrage
12.2018 - 12.2019

Scheduling Coordinator

Legends Hospitality
12.2017 - 12.2018

Graduate Certificate - Business Administration, Concentration: Human Resource Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration: Human Resource Management

California State University Long Beach

Associate of Science - Business Administration

San Joaquin Delta College
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