Sophia McBride

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and business roles, including Spacecraft Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance & Accounting, and Facilities
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, shape hiring strategy, and advise on market conditions and candidate profiles
• Lead technical screening and interview processes, assessing candidates across spacecraft development, manufacturing, and flight hardware environments
• Manage offer process end-to-end, including approvals, compensation alignment, and candidate negotiation
• Leverage Ashby ATS to track pipeline health, analyze recruiting metrics, and improve time-to-fill and offer acceptance rates
• Provide stakeholders with regular pipeline insights and strategic hiring recommendations

• Early member of Talent Acquisition team, supporting company growth from ~70 to 200 employees
• Partnered with TA leadership to build and scale recruiting and onboarding processes in a high-growth startup
• Coordinated 100+ interviews across technical and corporate functions, ensuring efficient scheduling and candidate experience
• Managed onboarding operations, including background checks, IT coordination, and standardized communications
• Built onboarding templates and internal communications to improve consistency and new hire experience
• Launched and managed SkillBridge Program, supporting 20+ service members through screening, placement, and coordination
• Developed recruiting dashboards in Ashby ATS to track hiring metrics, pipeline health, and trends

Key Projects:

Internship Program Development

• Co-developed and launched first formal internship program, introducing structure and standardized processes
• Defined program timeline, requirements, and manager expectations (projects, mentorship, check-ins)
• Built budget tracker to forecast program and engagement costs
• Created streamlined internship requisitions and supported recruiting strategy and interview process
• Support end-to-end program execution and intern experience

Government Visitor Coordination

• Led coordination of government stakeholder visits for mission-critical programs
• Managed logistics, compliance (CUI, NDAs), scheduling, and cross-functional alignment
• Built centralized trackers and agendas to ensure accountability and seamless execution
• Drove internal communication through Slack channels and stakeholder briefings

• Participate in employee relations by gathering data and supporting investigations
• Update and maintain accurate job descriptions across departments
• Proactively address employee issues with a constructive and supportive approach
• Facilitate internal and external job movements by preparing job postings and new hire packets
• Direct inquiries related to FMLA, ADA, disability, and workers' compensation
• Provide guidance on benefits, retirement, and compensation inquiries, connecting employees with appropriate resources
• Manage the Paycom database for new hire onboarding, including data entry, reference checks, E-Verify, background checks, and immigration compliance with I-9 documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, compile reports, draft correspondence, and handle special projects
• Manage a high volume of telephone and email communications
• Administer employee benefits and facilitate open enrollment processes
• Support comprehensive onboarding functions to enhance employee integration
• Foster a positive HR experience for all employees through effective communication and support
• Assist in the preparation and processing of timecard information for payroll
• Arch Telecom is a T-Mobile Preferred Retailer. Spanning across 31 states, with 418 stores

• Performed technology research tailored to meet specific client requirements
• Created and delivered research reports summarizing key findings and insights
• Gathered and analyzed data from various sources that included: company business models, features & capabilities, annual revenue, market cap, etc.
• Web development studio and technology consulting firm focused on propelling company brand’s digital success

• Worked with Talent Acquisition team to coordinate all recruitment related activities providing exceptional candidate experience
• Assisted in recruitment processes, including resume screening and interview coordination
• Maintained and updated employee records in Oracle Cloud HCM
• Contributed to the development of employee training materials
• Participated in employee onboarding activities
• Coordinated Glaukos Intern program
• Participated in the planning of departmental meetings
• Assisted with interpretation of Great Place to Work (GPTW) results and prepared materials for All Hands Meeting and for department leaders
• Maintained and updated job descriptions for consistency and accuracy
• Conducted market analysis to ensure thoroughness of job descriptions and job competitiveness
• Researched potential DEI vendors to support company culture initiatives
• Created interactive PowerPoints highlighting employee compensation programs
• Fast-growing global ophthalmic medical technology and pharmaceutical company focused on breakthrough products (www.glaukos.com)

• Provide support to G&A departments
• Coordinate company-related events, including managing invitation lists, coordinating vendors, etc.
• Send checks to vendors, e-mail account statements to companies, and file invoices
• Assist customers with applying tax-exempt or resale certificates on their accounts
• Allied Rubber and Gasket Company (ARGCO) is a Private Label Manufacturer of products that are used specifically in a Fire Sprinkler System.