Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Core Skills
Internship
Timeline
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Olivia Gonzalez

Fremont,CA

Summary

Strategic leader focused on global talent acquisition, HR technology, and operational excellence. Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable talent strategies that drive employee engagement, workforce planning, employer branding, and compliance. Collaborates with executive leadership, HR, IT, Legal, and People Operations to optimize hiring efficiency and enhance retention.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Global Talent Experience

Opendoor Labs
07.2022 - 02.2025
  • Oversee global talent operations, (scheduling, offers, onboarding, referrals, and DEI), recruitment strategies, and HR technology implementation to improve efficiency and candidate experience
  • Drive OKRs, KPIs, and data-driven decision-making for the talent experience team
  • Partner with HR, IT, Legal, and executive leadership to implement scalable hiring processes and compliance programs
  • Develop and refine global employee onboarding programs for the U.S., Canada, and India, ensuring a seamless new hire experience
  • Implement applicant tracking systems (ATS) and automation tools (Greenhouse) to enhance recruitment effectiveness
  • Spearhead DEI initiatives, leveraging data analytics to measure hiring trends, retention, and engagement
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications to drive employer branding and talent attraction campaigns
  • Establish career progression frameworks, leadership development programs, and structured interview training
  • Standardize global recruiting operations, playbooks, and background check compliance
  • Enhance candidate experience by optimizing pre-hire and onboarding surveys

Manager, Talent Acquisition Coordination

Splunk
05.2015 - 07.2022
  • Managed and scaled a team of 27+ recruiting coordinators across tech, non-tech, executive, and early career roles
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency, scheduling automation, and candidate experience
  • Led mentorship and professional development programs to foster career growth within the recruitment team
  • Spearheaded DEI recruiting initiatives, increasing underrepresented talent pipelines through partnerships with ERGs
  • Launched and managed an employee referral program, improving employee engagement and internal hiring
  • Collaborated with IT, HR operations, and compliance teams to integrate HR technology solutions and recruiting systems

Talent Acquisition Coordination Lead, TA Program Analyst

Yahoo
11.2009 - 04.2014
  • Led high-volume interview scheduling and event coordination for early career programs and executive candidates
  • Partnered with HR, IT, and operations teams to improve onboarding, compliance, and process automation
  • Managed new hire onboarding, I-9 verification, and global referral programs to enhance talent acquisition effectiveness

Education

Administration of Justice -

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA

Skills

  • HR Technology & Tools
  • Greenhouse
  • Workday
  • Taleo
  • Lever
  • Jobvite
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Zoom
  • Talent Acquisition & HR Strategy
  • Workforce Planning
  • Employer Branding
  • ATS Implementation
  • Recruitment Metrics
  • DEI & Employee Experience
  • Diversity Hiring
  • Equity & Inclusion Strategies
  • Employee Engagement
  • Operational Excellence & Compliance
  • Global Hiring Compliance
  • HR Process Automation
  • Candidate Experience Optimization

Accomplishments

  • Scaled Splunk’s coordination team across the U.S. and Canada to support rapid growth from 1,700 to 8,000 employees. Recruited, staffed, and trained a team dedicated to delivering a seamless in-person candidate experience at all locations.
  • Designed and implemented a skills exchange program for Splunk’s coordination team, providing hands-on experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, DEI, and Marketing. This initiative drove a 40% promotion rate, fostering career growth and cross-functional expertise.
  • Designed Opendoor's India experience talent team, developing a global onboarding program that introduced both remote and onsite onboarding, tailored to local time zones for a more efficient and inclusive experience.
  • Launched an engagement-driven onboarding program in India, leading to an 80% improvement in employees starting on their scheduled start date, significantly enhancing retention and workforce planning.
  • Revamped DEI initiatives at Opendoor, creating engaging and inclusive spaces to foster belonging. Elevated Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) by facilitating events and increasing visibility. Integrated DEI into company-wide communications by introducing a DEI calendar, monthly celebrations, and highlighting key initiatives at company all-hands meetings.

Core Skills

Greenhouse, Workday, Taleo, Lever, Jobvite, SAP, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, Workforce Planning, Employer Branding, ATS Implementation, Recruitment Metrics, Diversity Hiring, Equity & Inclusion Strategies, Employee Engagement, Global Hiring Compliance, HR Process Automation, Candidate Experience Optimization

Internship

Jail Assistant, Elmwood Correctional Facility

Timeline

Head of Global Talent Experience

Opendoor Labs
07.2022 - 02.2025

Manager, Talent Acquisition Coordination

Splunk
05.2015 - 07.2022

Talent Acquisition Coordination Lead, TA Program Analyst

Yahoo
11.2009 - 04.2014

Administration of Justice -

West Valley College
Olivia Gonzalez