Jennifer Sandoval
San Jose
Summary
Senior Human Resources Specialist with over 10+ years of experience, excelling in recruitment and employee onboarding. Skilled in HRIS applications and project management, I foster strong relationships while enhancing recruitment strategies and ensuring compliance. Bilingual in Spanish and English, and recognized for exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Redwood City School District
11.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment efforts for various departments and 12 school sites, including job postings on various ATS, recruitment fair planning, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, reference checks, and offer extension/contract creation.
- Collaborate with department supervisor and the HR director to determine hiring needs and develop recruitment strategies tailored to the department needs
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and partners including recruitment agencies, job boards and colleges
- Conduct thorough reference checks, evaluate work experience to determine eligibility and assess salary placement for new hires
- Lead and contribute to special HR projects, such as department improvements and employee engagement initiatives
- Generate confidential HR reports for leadership, analyzing employee data and making recommendation for strategic decisions
- Manage the HRIS database, including data entry for new hires, separations, salary updates, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
Personnel Specialist
Redwood City School District
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Lead employee onboarding and new hire orientation including benefit presentation, providing a smooth and positive experience for all new employees
- Track background check process and updates, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements
- Manage the creation and maintenance of employment forms, handbooks and recruitment materials to ensure consistency and compliance with company policies
- Assisted in the preparation of job bulletins, social media announcements, and recruitment materials, ensuring clarity and alignment with company needs
- Manage high-volume interview scheduling for over 20 executives and 12 schools
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records in HRIS, including new hire data and employee resignations/retirement
Front Office Coordinator
Sports House
12.2013 - 03.2020
- Coordinate and manage the daily operations of the office, ensuring a smooth and efficient working environment for employees
- Assist with event planning, coordinating logistics, and maintaining communication for internal and external events
- Act as the main point of contact for customers, visitors and vendors, offering exceptional customer service and resolving issues promptly
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and mail, ensuring timely responses
- Oversee office supplies inventory, ensuring the necessary items are stocked and ordered, while maintaining a budget
Executive Assistant
Peninsula Hauling, Demolition & Deconstruction
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, managing calendar, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements
- Manage confidential and sensitive information, maintaining discretion and professionalism at all times
- Handle various tasks such as project management, document preparation, ensuring deadlines are met and standards are upheld
- Organize events, team-building activities ensuring smooth execution
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and vendors, facilitating smooth communication and collaboration
- Assisted in preparing financial reports, managing accounts, and overseeing administrative tasks
Education
Business Administration
Foothill College
Los Altos, CASkills
- Recruitment
- Employee onboarding
- HRIS applications proficient
- Event planning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google workspace
- Project management
- Strong written & verbal communication
- Time management & Organization skills
- Bilingual - Spanish/English
Accomplishments
- Coordinated and executed several successful in-house recruitment events.
- By collaborating with the HR Director to implement recruitment strategies, vacancies were reduced by 30%.
- During COVID - Transformed all HR paper forms into digital formats to minimize paper usage.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Redwood City School District
11.2022 - Current
Personnel Specialist
Redwood City School District
01.2019 - 11.2022
Executive Assistant
Peninsula Hauling, Demolition & Deconstruction
01.2017 - 11.2017
Front Office Coordinator
Sports House
12.2013 - 03.2020
Business Administration
Foothill College