OSCAR HERNANDEZ
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic talent acquisition leader with extensive experience at the United States Army, excelling in recruiting strategy and workforce analytics. Proven track record of exceeding recruitment goals and enhancing team performance through effective leadership and conflict resolution. Skilled in HR compliance and committed to fostering diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor / Career Development Advisor
United States Army
01.2023 - Current
- Counseled and advised 1,000+ individuals annually on career paths, training programs, and long-term professional development.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, including applicant screening, background checks, benefits eligibility, and compliance with federal HR policies.
- Partnered with recruiting teams to improve retention strategies, and match talent to mission-critical roles.
- Trained and mentored junior recruiters on HR compliance and best practices, improving overall team performance.
- Maintained accurate personnel and counseling records, ensuring adherence to HR, EEO, and organizational policies.
Recruiting Station Commander / Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Army
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Supervised and developed a team of 10–15 recruiters, achieving recruitment and retention goals.
- Designed and implemented recruiting strategies to build talent pipelines, strengthen community partnerships.
- Managed daily operations including scheduling, reporting, budgeting, and HR compliance.
- Analyzed recruiting data, workforce metrics, and demographic reports to improve hiring outcomes.
- Recognized for leadership excellence and consistently exceeding recruitment targets.
Instructor / Training & Development Specialist – U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College
United States Army
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Delivered leadership, recruiting, and retention training to 500+ students annually.
- Designed and updated curriculum, lesson plans, and training materials aligned with adult learning principles.
- Mentored leaders and recruiters on performance management, ethical practices, and retention strategies.
- Integrated learning management systems (LMS) and virtual platforms to enhance instructional delivery.
- Recognized for excellence in instruction and leadership development.
Recruiter/Recruiting Center Leader
United States Army
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Conducted full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates.
- Managed daily recruiting center operations supervising 5–10 recruiters.
- Built community partnerships and executed marketing campaigns to increase applicant pipelines.
- Ensured compliance with HR, EEO, and onboarding requirements.
- Consistently exceeded recruitment goals, improving team performance and retention.
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resources Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT03.2026
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT04-2023
Skills
- Talent acquisition and recruiting strategy
- Workforce planning and analytics
- Candidate engagement and onboarding
- HRIS and compliance
- Employee relations and engagement
- Conflict resolution and coaching
- Leadership development and training
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Succession planning and metrics
- Stakeholder engagement
Specialized Training
- Equal Opportunity (DEI) Leader Certification | U.S. Army Recruiting & Retention College (Recruiting Management, Guidance Counselor Certification, Station Commander Leadership)
- Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC)
- Senior Instructor Training
- Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Development
- Talent Management & Retention Training
Timeline
Guidance Counselor / Career Development Advisor
United States Army
01.2023 - Current
Recruiting Station Commander / Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Army
01.2020 - 01.2023
Instructor / Training & Development Specialist – U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College
United States Army
01.2017 - 01.2020
Recruiter/Recruiting Center Leader
United States Army
01.2013 - 01.2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resources Management
Post University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Management
Post University
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