SOFIA REBOLLO DEL VALLE
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Bilingual and people-driven HR professional with over a decade of hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, and leave administration. Proven ability to manage full-cycle hiring for diverse roles, partner with leadership to meet staffing goals, and ensure a seamless candidate experience. Adept at working in fast-paced environments while maintaining discretion and professionalism. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist - Interim HR/AP Manager
UC San Diego - Department of Chemistry and BioChemistry
11.2024 - Current
- Lead HR operations for a department of 340+ employees, including full-cycle recruitment across staff and academic roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, post positions, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and onboard new hires.
- Collaborate with leadership on staffing strategy, diversity hiring, and compliance with union agreements.
- Maintain an applicant pipeline and manage hiring timelines to support department goals.
- Supervise and mentor HR staff responsible for payroll, recruiting, and onboarding support.
- Conducted recruitment activities for staff roles, including sourcing, resume review, screening, and job offers.
- Acted as a key advisor to supervisors on hiring policies, union contracts, and job classification.
- Coordinated all onboarding tasks and managed Work Authorization and I-9 documentation.
- Managed HRIS transactions related to new hires, promotions, separations, and leaves.
Academic Personnel Analyst 2
UC San Diego - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw complex academic hiring and payroll actions, including merit reviews, appointments, and separations.
- Partnered with faculty to ensure timely recruitment processes and HR documentation.
HR Generalist 2
UC San Diego -Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Supported full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for 200+ staff and academic employees.
- Liaised with central HR and department leadership to meet hiring targets.
- Managed union-related questions and ensured alignment with collective bargaining agreements.
HR Support Technician
San Marcos Unified School District
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Handled applicant tracking and recruiting logistics for K–12 hiring.
- Maintained applicant communication, scheduled interviews, and processed onboarding paperwork.
- Supported Spanish-speaking applicants and staff with translation and policy navigation.
Education
B.S. - Social Science
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MDA.A. - Business
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSkills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Onboarding
- Candidate Experience & Sourcing Strategy
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Employee Relations & Performance Coaching
- Leave Administration (FMLA, CFRA, PFCB)
- Interview Coordination & Offer Processing
- HR Compliance & Labor Contract Interpretation
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Support
- Policy Advising & Manager Training
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Additional Experience
- Dogs on the Run – Business Administrator / Pet Care Professional
- California International Business University – Chief Admin Officer / Registrar / PDSO
- Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College – Registrar / Student Support
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- SHRM-CP
LANGUAGES
English (fluent)
Spanish (fluent)
Timeline
HR Generalist - Interim HR/AP Manager
UC San Diego - Department of Chemistry and BioChemistry
11.2024 - Current
Academic Personnel Analyst 2
UC San Diego - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
01.2024 - 11.2024
HR Generalist 2
UC San Diego -Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
12.2021 - 12.2023
HR Support Technician
San Marcos Unified School District
12.2019 - 11.2021
A.A. - Business
Montgomery College
B.S. - Social Science
University of Maryland University College
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