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Michelle Chavez

Houston,Texas

Summary

Experienced Talent Acquisition Supervisor devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor, Talent Acquisition

Catholic Charities Houston
2020.11 - Current
  • Develop and oversee onboarding processes, ensuring seamless experience for new hires
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective contracts, resulting in significant budget savings.
  • Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment.
  • Boosted team morale and performance, organizing regular training sessions and motivational meetings.
  • Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Catholic Charities Houston
2021.10 - 2022.08
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Improved interview processes through development and implementation of structured interview guides tailored to each role''s unique requirements.
  • Conducted detailed job analyses to create accurate and appealing job descriptions that attracted high-quality candidates.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
  • Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
  • Provided regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
  • Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
  • Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.

HR Coordinator

Catholic Charities Houston
2020.11 - 2021.10
  • Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
  • Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building events and professional development opportunities.
  • Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.

HR Coordinator

Riverway Business Service
2019.11 - 2020.10
  • Maintained Saleforce system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all employees based on hours worked and applicable deductions.
  • Reduced time-to-hire by optimizing interview scheduling processes, leading to faster decision making.
  • Increased compliance with labor laws by conducting regular audits of HR policies and procedures.
  • Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.

HR Coordinator

Fast Track RX
2018.01 - 2019.11
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
  • Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampton, NH
12.2025

High School Diploma -

Pearland High School
Pearland, TX
05.2007

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Development
  • Processes and procedures
  • Paycom HRIS experience
  • Salesforce experience

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Catholic Charities Houston
2021.10 - 2022.08

Supervisor, Talent Acquisition

Catholic Charities Houston
2020.11 - Current

HR Coordinator

Catholic Charities Houston
2020.11 - 2021.10

HR Coordinator

Riverway Business Service
2019.11 - 2020.10

HR Coordinator

Fast Track RX
2018.01 - 2019.11

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

Pearland High School
Michelle Chavez