STEVEN WATSON
Long Beach,USA
Summary
Business development and HR professional with experience in client relationship management, strategic growth, talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Proven ability to identify opportunities, build strong partnerships, and improve operational effectiveness. Skilled in workforce planning, policy development, and data-driven decision-making, with a strong focus on employee engagement, compliance, and supporting business objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Los Angeles County Office of Education (AppleOne)
Downey, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented employee onboarding programs to enhance integration and retention.
- Provided expert guidance on HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance across departments.
- Led recruitment efforts, streamlining processes to attract top talent for various educational roles.
- Facilitated training sessions aimed at improving employee performance and career development opportunities.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERN
City of Lakewood
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Built partnerships with local businesses to expand community program reach.
- Developed and implemented initiatives to increase public engagement.
- Contributed innovative ideas to improve strategic planning efforts.
- Supported community impact through collaborative project execution.
HR COORDINATOR
Food Bank of Southern California
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Supported organizational growth by managing end-to-end recruiting processes.
- Improved employee engagement through revamped onboarding and training.
- Managed payroll, compensation, and benefits for a 15-employee team.
- Ensured compliance and optimized HR processes using data analysis.
Contract RECRUITING & OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Robert Half
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Delivered recruiting solutions across multiple departments to meet client needs.
- Built strong client relationships by aligning talent with business goals.
- Streamlined onboarding processes to enhance client satisfaction.
- Scaled workforces by sourcing and placing high volumes of candidates.
LICENSED SALES PROFESSIONAL
Allstate Insurance Company
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Grew new business through consultative sales of auto, home, and life policies.
- Developed tailored insurance solutions to meet customer needs.
- Built and maintained long-term client relationships to drive retention.
- Converted leads into revenue by understanding client priorities.
Education
Master of Science - Public Policy & Administration
California State University
12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University
05-2023
Associate of Science - Aviation Management
Cypress College
12-2020
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- HR analytics
- Diversity and inclusion
- Building morale
- Workforce Planning
- Recruitment and selection
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Achieved a 35% reduction in administrative processing time by introducing Workday for employee lifecycle management tasks.
- Achieved improved HR operational efficiency by introducing BambooHR for employee records and onboarding tasks.
- Achieved greater payroll accuracy and compliance by introducing ADP Workforce Now for payroll administration tasks.
Certification
- Essentials of Human Resources Program Certificate - The Nonprofit Partnership
- Global Logistics Professional Certificate - College of Professional and Continuing
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Los Angeles County Office of Education (AppleOne)
01.2026 - Current
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERN
City of Lakewood
03.2025 - 12.2025
HR COORDINATOR
Food Bank of Southern California
10.2022 - 03.2024
Contract RECRUITING & OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Robert Half
04.2020 - 10.2022
LICENSED SALES PROFESSIONAL
Allstate Insurance Company
12.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University
Associate of Science - Aviation Management
Cypress College
Master of Science - Public Policy & Administration
California State University