Anthony Herrera

SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CAPM, CAAP, AAMP, HCS, SWP, TAS, PRC, CIR, ACIR, CDR, CSSR, CSMR, CMVR Cell: 602-***-**** Goodyear, AZ ac4h4i@r.postjobfree.com Profile:

A visionary talent acquisition and management leader and strategist with 17 years of experience in Human Resources. Recognized throughout career for performance excellence, leadership, developing others and driving results. Proven leadership in:

Strategic Talent Acquisition

Integrated Talent Management

Strategic Workforce Planning

Competency Modeling and Selection

Applicant Tracking System Design,

Configuration & Implementation

Digital & Social Media Strategy

EEO Law & Affirmative Action Planning

Project & Program Management

Succession Planning

Performance Management

Employee and Labor Relations

Executive Selection

Diversity & Inclusion Strategies

Professional Experience:

APS - Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (Pinnacle West Capital Corp. NYSE: PNW) The largest electric utility in Arizona and the largest nuclear generating station in the United States Sr. HR Business Partner Consultant –Talent Management/Acquisition 04/11–Present

Consult with business unit senior management to develop and execute annual and emergent people strategies to support business unit plans and objectives.

Implement programs, processes and tools developed for talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, talent management, succession planning, change management, knowledge transfer, employee engagement, diversity and compensation planning, including training leaders on the effective use of these processes and tools.

Lead the enterprise military strategy for veteran hiring, training, retention and recognition

Provide consultation on organizational design and implementation, staffing, layers of management, span of control and interrelation between departments to establish distinction between line and support functions within a business.

Provide change management expertise to support organizational change initiatives.

Provide coaching and counsel to leaders to help resolve challenging employee and team issues, improve leadership performance, plan and implement workforce reduction efforts, manage involuntary employee terminations, and improve employee productivity. Abrazo Healthcare (a Tenet Healthcare company NYSE: THC) One of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Arizona specializing in cardiac care Regional Executive Recruiter / Talent Programs Leader 11/08 - 04/11

Key leader in the redesign and centralization of the regional Talent Acquisition function

Co-drafted and presented proposal for a hybrid, service line oriented recruitment model

Developed the executive recruiting strategy for the phoenix market

Functional Project Team Leader for two ATS implementations (Taleo and Healthcare Source) and selected as system administrator

Talent Program Manager for the regional shared clinical staffing program

Continuously partnered with department directors to review and assess contract labor overtime and workforce projections

Trusted advisor to executive leadership on assessing executive talent and job fit

Effectively reduced average time to fill for leadership positions from 180 days to 55 days.

Developed the regional suite of talent acquisition metrics, key performance indicators and associated reports

Dynamic Medical Systems, Inc. (an Invacare company, NYSE: IVC) Manufacturer and distributor of DME, wound care and custom mobility products for acute/LTC markets Talent Acquisition Manager 05/05 - 11/08

Designed and built the Talent Acquisition function from its infancy into a high performing/high impact component of the business

Led the team responsible for all aspects of Talent Acquisition through periods of rapid growth and new product development

Key leader and advisor to Senior Executive Management in forecasting multi-state hiring needs and developing strategies to meet company goals.

Recognized by owners for leading the human capital strategy of two multistate expansions and two subsequent acquisitions

Managed contract negation for Kenexa Prove-it skills assessment testing, Monster, CareerBuilder and other service providers relating to talent

Designed, created and implemented an in-house applicant tracking system using Microsoft Access

Developed the onboarding process and orientation program for new employees

Mentored staff, conducted performance reviews and created professional development plans Education:

BS - Human Resources Management – Western Governor’s University, 2018 (1 class left)

High School Diploma – Paloma Valley High School Menifee, CA 1997 Current Certifications

SPHR – Senior Professional in Human Resources (HRCI)

SHRM-SCP – Society for Human Resource Management, Senior Certified Professional (SHRM)

CAPM – Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI)

Masters Certificate, Project Management (Villanova University)

CAAP – Certified Affirmative Action Professional (AAAED)

AAMP – Affirmative Action Methodologies Professional (Biddle Group)

HCS - Human Capital Strategist (HCI)

SWP – Strategic Workforce Planning (HCI)

TAS – Talent Acquisition Strategist (HCI)

CIR – Certified Internet Recruiter (AIRS)

ACIR – Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (AIRS)

CSSR – Certified Social Sourcer Recruiter (AIRS)

CDR – Certified Diversity Recruiter (AIRS)

PRC – Professional Recruiter Certification (AIRS)

CSMR – Certified Social Media Recruiter (AIRS)

CMVR – Certified Military Veteran Recruiter (AIRS)

Lominger Certified – Competency Based Selection (Korn/Ferry)

Lominger Certified – Competency Modeling (Korn/Ferry)

Certified Instructor – Civil Treatment Series (ELI)

Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation Selected Awards & Recognition:

Chairman’s Award – 2014 – APS, Performance excellence in leading the enterprise military strategy (APS’s highest employee honor)

Living the Vision Award – 2015 – APS, recognized for interim leadership of the PVNGS Talent Acquisition function

Living the Vision Award – 2014 – APS, for efforts leading to selection of DOD Employer Freedom Award

Living the Vision Award – 2013 – APS, for efforts leading to selection as a 2014 Top 100 MFE

Certificate of Recognition – 2012 – APS, HR Ambassador CSF Campaign

Certificate of Appreciation – 2011- 336th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

Employee of the Year – 2005 - Dynamic Medical Systems Inc.

Recruiter of the Year – 2003 – Source One Staffing

Rookie Recruiter of the Year – 2002- Source One Staffing

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