Work Experience
Talent Recruiter at Austin Pets Alive! -- Austin, TX 2019-2021
Create and review job descriptions
Partner with hiring managers to determine staffing needs
Screen resumes
Perform phone or web-based interviews with candidates as needed
Create and administer appropriate company assessments
Perform reference and background checks
Make recommendations to the organization’s hiring managers
Coordinate interviews with the hiring managers
Follow up on the interview process status
Prepare and make job offers
Maintain relationships with both internal and external clients to ensure staffing goals are achieved
Communicate employer information and benefits during the screening process
Stay current on the company’s organization structure, personnel policy, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices
Represent Austin Pets Alive in a professional manner
Serve as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations
Complete timely reports on employment activity
HR Manager at Austin Pets Alive! -- Austin, TX 2017-2019
Provide strategic guidance on personnel matters and provide awareness and training on HR processes and tools
Assist with the recruitment of talent through our hiring process, perform routine hiring steps including job postings, resume review, phone, and in-person interviews and employment offers
Serve as the main point-of-contact for the Company’s employee benefits and providers including health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans
Maintain our employee orientation and handbook materials including making needed updates to benefits, policies, and practices in coordination with the executive team
Work closely with Program Managers to review employee performance and ensure a cohesive, caring, and growing team for each manager
Assist with performance improvement plans, coaching and training needs
Manage time and attendance/HR system including preparing and running biweekly payroll, running reports, and completing audits
Serve as the main point-of-contact for on the job injuries and Workers Compensation claims
Conduct daily HR activities related to on-boarding and off-boarding staff members
Plan and execute monthly manager meetings
Office Manager at Austin Pets Alive! -- Austin, TX 2016-2017
HR records management including filing, retaining and destroying company records in accordance with government and industry regulations
Assist in HR policy development and enforcement for legal compliance
Oversee employee life cycle including onboarding, changes, and separation
Serve as the main point of contact for the Company’s employee benefits and providers including health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans
Manage time and attendance/HR system including preparing and running biweekly payroll, running reports, and completing audits
Perform weekly supply ordering and review inventory levels
Ship, receive, and distribute packages and mail
Serve as Google Admin account manager
Additional Work Experience
Research Intern, Korn Ferry; Remote — 2023
Instructional Student Assistant, CSUSM; San Marcos, CA — 2023
Genius Administrator/Operations Specialist, Apple; Austin, TX — 2014-2016
Logistics Services Specialist, Apple (Volt Contractor); Austin, TX — 2013-2014
Operations Specialist, Apple; Chula Vista, CA — 2011-2013
Assistant Salon Manager, Strands Salon; San Diego, CA — 2010-2011
Assistant Salon Manager, Lemongrass Salon; Encinitas, CA — 2009-2010
Assistant Salon Manager, Mood Swings Salon; Tempe, AZ — 2006-2009