Natalie Lopez

Supported national recruitment initiatives for private security firm, focusing on independent sales contractor sourcing and legal compliance.

• Sourced qualified candidates through online job boards, social media, and referrals.
• Conducted preliminary phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
• Screened resumes for various positions to identify potential candidates.
• Created surveys to evaluate candidate experience for alignment with 1099 role expectations.
• Drafted legally compliant job descriptions and outreach materials for transparency in recruitment.
• Developed structured pre-screening questions tailored to sales roles for consistent evaluations.
• Contributed to scalable recruiting toolkit, enhancing operational efficiency in high-volume contractor acquisition.

Facilitated employee engagement, recognition, and compliance initiatives across North America operational sites.

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive employee recognition playbook, achieving 60% engagement increase in Q2.
• Standardized recognition practices using qualitative data, creating an assessment matrix for budget compliance.
• Contributed to content strategy for a recognition video series, enhancing visibility of top talent.
• Conducted biweekly site visits to gather employee sentiment and address Title VII and EEO concerns.
• Designed and deployed engagement surveys to assess workplace culture and recommend improvements.
• Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic plans aligned with business objectives.
• Analyzed survey data to identify trends in employee satisfaction and internal communications effectiveness.

Provided strategic HR support to cybersecurity startup, enhancing talent acquisition and employer branding.

• Increased candidate pipeline efficiency by 30% through targeted social media strategies and optimized job platforms.
• Advised leadership on onboarding, employee engagement, and hiring decisions to boost retention and performance.
• Created competitive compensation structures and defined KPIs for guiding recruitment and development strategies.
• Ensured sourcing compliance with employment laws using legally vetted interview protocols.

Led recruitment strategies for multi-site casino, advancing DE&I initiatives and enhancing brand image.

• Managed three recruiting coordinators, aligning job design and compensation with DE&I goals.
• Conducted executive recruitment, negotiating competitive pay ranges through market analysis.
• Spearheaded community-driven rebranding to position casino as an employer of choice.
• Developed bilingual campaigns to expand candidate pool and support underrepresented groups.
• Facilitated conflict resolution to strengthen employee relations and administered corrective actions.
• Collaborated with department heads to define staffing needs and streamline hiring processes.
• Participated in job fairs and industry conferences to attract diverse talent.

Led HR operations for high-volume security services firm, overseeing recruitment, compliance, and employee retention for workforce exceeding 200.

• Streamlined sourcing strategies to fill 25% of critical vacancies within one month, accelerating hiring processes for field roles.
• Enhanced onboarding procedures and implemented engagement incentives, reducing new hire turnover by 33%.
• Boosted applicant engagement by 75% via targeted social media outreach and transparent communication with part-time and frontline employees.
• Managed core HR functions, including terminations, I-9 compliance, performance reviews, and sexual harassment prevention training.
• Developed comprehensive training and onboarding materials while addressing sensitive issues like disciplinary actions and exit interviews.
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and company policies across all HR operations.
• Conducted exit interviews to extract feedback for improving retention strategies.