Vincent Stella
Hometown,IL
Summary
Human Resources professional with progressive experience in talent acquisition, HR compliance, employee relations, policy development, and higher education administration. Demonstrated success partnering with leadership, managing recruitment processes, conducting workplace investigations, initiating performance improvement plans, and leading institution-wide compliance initiatives. Recognized for academic excellence, research achievement, public speaking, and leadership. Combines HR expertise with business development experience and a strong foundation in stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Affiliate
OVAL Care
05.2026 - Current
- Promote healthcare and wellness solutions through relationship-based outreach and education.
- Support business development and referral generation initiatives.
Business Development Associate
RainyDayPal
01.2026 - Current
- Develop strategic relationships with employers, chambers of commerce, and community organizations throughout Chicagoland.
- Identify partnership opportunities through targeted outreach and relationship management.
- Present employee financial wellness solutions designed to improve retention and workforce stability.
Human Resources Compliance & Recruitment Specialist
Saint Xavier University
05.2025 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts from application through onboarding for academic and administrative positions.
- Partner with hiring managers on recruitment strategy, hiring compliance, candidate evaluation, and onboarding processes.
- Support employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and performance management initiatives.
- Collaborate with university leadership on HR compliance, policy administration, and operational improvements.
- Coordinate background screening processes and ensure adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement process improvements that enhance hiring efficiency, consistency, and candidate experience.
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Led the comprehensive revision of the University's 2025–2026 Employee Handbook.
- Standardized adjunct faculty recruitment postings across all academic colleges.
- Rebuilt adjunct faculty candidate pool management processes and communication workflows.
- Developed recruitment communication templates and operational improvements to strengthen hiring effectiveness.
Human Resources Intern
Saint Xavier University
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported HR compliance, recruitment, employee relations, and policy administration activities.
- Conducted regulatory and policy research supporting university-wide HR initiatives.
- Assisted with handbook development, policy review, and compliance monitoring.
Resident Assistant
Saint Xavier University
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Mentored students and fostered a safe, supportive residential community.
- Facilitated conflict resolution, student development, and incident response.
- Maintained documentation and collaborated with university staff on student success initiatives.
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Recipient of Resident Assistant Rookie of the Year Award (2022–2023).
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Management
Saint Xavier University
05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Xavier University
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- HR Compliance
- Workplace Investigations
- Policy Development
- Employee Handbook Administration
- Performance Management
- Stakeholder Partnership
- Hiring Manager Consultation
- Recruitment Operations
- Process Improvement
- Business Development
Timeline
Affiliate
OVAL Care
05.2026 - Current
Business Development Associate
RainyDayPal
01.2026 - Current
Human Resources Compliance & Recruitment Specialist
Saint Xavier University
05.2025 - Current
Human Resources Intern
Saint Xavier University
12.2024 - 05.2025
Resident Assistant
Saint Xavier University
08.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Xavier University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Management
Saint Xavier University
HONORS & AWARDS
Magna Cum Laude Graduate
University Honors Program Graduate
CLAE Psychology Student Researcher of the Year
Specially Recognized Speaker, Saint Xavier Research Expo
Resident Assistant Rookie of the Year (2022–2023)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- Midwestern Psychological Association Conference (April 2024 & April 2025)
- Saint Xavier Honors Conference (April 2025)
- Saint Xavier Research Expo – Specially Recognized Speaker
- Saint Xavier Synergy Summit (February 2023)