Human Resources Generalist/ Talent Acquisition

Ana S. Lopez

Cell: 757-***-**** Email: *********@******.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aslopez/

Summary & Objective

Human Resources Generalist & Talent Acquisitions Professional 10 years of DoD federal contracts and commercial (logistics) experience developing and executing HR processes. I specialize in recruiting and policy implementation plans. Managing various aspects of HR and all phases of (full-cycle) recruiting from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations, placement and onboarding. I have creatively sourced high-caliber candidates by leveraging recruiting software, social media, cold calling, employee referrals as well as having great industry connections in the community. Systems Experience

Diverse Placements: Performed Professional, Technical, Executive and Managerial Recruiting in Areas Including:

• Skilled Trades/Logistics • IT Professionals • Office / Admin Support • Joint Staff Support

• Project Managers • Finance & Accounting • Federal Contractors • Acct. Managers HR Specialization Areas:

• Employee Engagement • DEI Efforts • Creating and Improving HR Processes (SOPs)

• Onboarding • Training and Development • Benefits Support Recruiting/HR Tools:

LinkedIn Monster Indeed CareerBuilder Clearance Jobs iCIMS

ADP Virtual Edge Workday Lawson BrassRing

Sterling Emissary Paperless Employee Doculivery DocuSign V3

VEC/Workforce Development DTO UKG (UltiPro)

Recruitment Skills

Talent Assessment & Acquisition Executive Recruiting ATS & Recruiting Software Candidate Sourcing & Screening High-Volume Staffing Social Media Recruiting Tools Advanced Boolean Searches Offer Negotiations Employment Law & HR Affairs Exempt & Non-Exempt Staffing Placement & Onboarding Client Relationship Management SYSTEMS (HR/RECRUITING And Others)

• HR Systems: ADP: Workforce Now, HRA, Freedom, Peoplesoft/Oracle, SharePoint, Zenefits, Lawson, UKG (UltiPro).

• Payroll Systems (time audit): Kronos (AS400)

• Onboarding Processing: HireRight (Background), E-Verify, Etc.

• Online Paperless Systems: DocuSign, Doculivery.

• Benefits Liaisons: Concentra, Fidelity, USI

• Online Job Postings (CareerBuilder, Monster, Clearance jobs, Dice, Stack overflow, indeed, LinkedIn, Serious Teachers, Secure Access, Hire Veterans. Roadtechs, Policeone, Etc.)

• Other Recruiting Resources: VEC/Workforce Development Offices, V3 (Virginia Values Veterans, Opp Inc., VTAP/Installations Military Bases.

• Executive Travel Arrangements Systems: (Concur, Amex GBT, Etc.)

• Social media: Proficient in social media Use Preferably LinkedIn. Other Apps Used: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Etc.

• Electronic Record Management (Online Database/Filing Systems: Edoma, CBIZ, XDOC, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint) Work Experience

Recruiting Partner, People & Culture (Human Resources) Colonial Williamsburg Company - Hospitality Williamsburg, VA. 4/2024 - Present

• Partner with the business to manage all aspects of Talent Acquisition and onboarding needs for the Hospitality side (Restaurant and Hotels in Colonial Williamsburg).

• Handle all aspects of recruiting, including offers and onboarding.

• Manage the work and Travel J1 Visa program.

Contract Positions:

(gap in permanent employment due to family medical situation)

• Sr. Office Assistant

City of Hampton – DSS Hampton, VA.

2/2024 – 4/2024

• Spanish Interpreter

Language Line Solutions Hampton, VA (Remote)

2/2024 – 4/2024

• Customer Account Record Specialist (PT)

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle - DMV Newport News, VA. 11/2023 – 2/2024

• A-1 American Service Inc.

Recruiting Advisor/ Talent Sourcer Hampton, VA. (Remote) 5/2023 – 2/2024

Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Dollar Tree Stores (Distribution Center – DC1) Chesapeake, VA 5/2021 – 5/2023

HRG/Management:

• In the absence of the HR manager, represented Dollar Tree Distribution Center (DC1) in all HR manager; duties, meetings, and personnel related issues (hearings and investigations).

• Provided employee relations support to (3) shifts.

• Assisted to ensure associate files are compliant with company and legal requirements.

• Communicated daily with Operations and Department management to best support the DC.

• Assisted with in-house training program implementations.

• Prepared reports and/or queries as needed.

• Prepared weekly DC stats reporting to corporate.

• Assisted in managing the implementation of safety related programs.

• Backup in the absence of the HR Admins.

• Maintained a high level of confidentiality.

Recruiting/Onboarding:

• Attended all hiring events representing DC1.

• Made sure HR team: recruited and hired qualified hourly associates to ensure DC was adequately always staffed.

• Made sure HR team: presented new associate orientation program successfully to new hire class on a weekly basis.

• Made sure HR team: Correctly administered DC drug testing program.

• Conducted two-week new hire follow-up meetings.

• Assisted in conducting associate exit interviews and identified and communicated recurring problems or issues.

Benefit Supporting Duties:

• Acted as liaison between employee and corporate benefit department if necessary.

• Addressed employee’s general inquiries about their insurance and/or retirement benefits, etc.

• Partnered with the third-party vender to manage and coordinate FMLA and WC processes and compliance in support of the corporate benefits department for the distribution center employees. Full-Cycle Technical Recruiting Process Manager /HR Support – DOD Contracts MYMIC LLC. Portsmouth, VA

4/2017 – 5/2021

Recruiting Role:

• Created Announcements for Open Job Positions; Post Announcements Online on Company Website and Major Job Posting Websites Such as CareerBuilder, Monster, And Indeed to Attract Interested Candidates.

• Answered Questions from; Public, Employees, And Outside Agencies Regarding Current Employment Opportunities and Application Status.

• Interviewed Prospective Candidates to Assess Qualifications and Capabilities; Guide Candidates Through Application Process, Score Written Exams, And Notify Candidates of Results.

• Drafted Employment Contracts and Prepare Onboarding and Orientation Documentation for New Hires.

• Maintained Up-To-Date HR Files by Identifying and Purging Obsolete Records and Transferring Records to Storage.

HR Support:

• Assisted HR director supporting processes such as onboarding process, benefits, compensation.

• Assisted to streamline existing staff competencies and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding.

• Coordinated group interviews to help organization select qualified candidates for open positions; worked with staffing agencies to place temporary workers in administrative positions throughout company.

• Helped applicants fill out paperwork, including tax forms, benefits forms, and associated new hire documentation.

• Analyzed existing HR department operations and provided recommendations to improve workflows, optimize candidate selection, and improve HR training schedules. DOD Operations –Talent Acquisition Specialist

BlueForce Inc. Hampton, VA

2015 – 2017

• Lead in-house recruiting of several federal contracts. Partner with hiring managers to discern workforce needs; define job parameters; outline desired qualifications; and source, screen, interview and select best-option candidates for skilled/technical trades, management positions and support staff openings.

• Recruiting Management: filled over 50 positions within the first 6 months of hire to ensure the on-time staffing of 2 newly acquired acc contract overseas and conus. As well as sourcing for other contracts/task orders at joint base Langley and joint base Andrews

• HR Support: valued for versatile skillset as a floater within HR department, filling in when needed to assist with new hire orientation and other HR functions.

Education

B.A., Human Resource Management - Saint Leo University - In Progress A.S., Social Science - Thomas Nelson Community College - Transfer A.S., Paralegal Studies (Technical College) Interboro Institute – NY, NY. CERTIFICATIONS/other training

• Commonwealth Of Virginia Notary Public (Commission Expires March. 31, 2026)

• Bilingual fluency: English/Spanish (read, write, and speak – ability translate and interpret)

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