Human Resources Talent Acquisition
Resume:
Isabel Quinn
San Jose, CA
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a HR professional with 15+ years of progressive experience in human resources, benefits administration, talent acquisition, and HRIS implementation. Proven ability to lead HR initiatives that drive performance, streamline compliance, and support organizational growth in highly regulated and fast-paced industries such as life sciences, finance, and tech. Trusted partner to leadership with a strong focus on improving processes, employee experience, and operational efficiency.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Strategic HR Leadership
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Benefits Administration & Compliance
• Leave of Absence & COBRA
• HRIS Implementation (UKG, ADP, UltiPro)
• Employee Engagement & Relations
• Payroll Support
• HR Reporting & Analytics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Scilex Holding Company, Palo Alto, CA
Human Resources Specialist / Manager
Sept 2022 – June 2025
• Built and led the HR department, contributing to a successful public offering on 11/11/2022.
• Administered benefits for 100+ employees and reduced benefits-related inquiries by 95%.
• Implemented UKG HRIS system, improving data accuracy and cutting processing time by 50%.
• Collaborated with leadership on strategic HR planning, resulting in measurable performance gains.
SA Photonics, Inc., Los Gatos, CA
Human Resources Manager (Contract)
Aug 2021 – Aug 2022
• Developed performance improvement plans in partnership with managers, doubling productivity.
• Handled benefits and leave administration in full compliance with federal/state regulations.
• Led full-cycle recruitment, improving hiring efficiency by 100%. Stanford Federal Credit Union, Palo Alto, CA
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Dec 2017 – Aug 2021
• Supported recruiting, onboarding, and benefits processes using applicant tracking systems.
• Administered LOA, COBRA, and led benefits reporting for compliance testing.
• Conducted exit interviews and contributed to HR operations improvements. Provident Credit Union, Redwood Shores, CA
Benefits Administrator
Apr 2014 – Nov 2017
• Managed benefits for 300+ employees and reduced inquiries by 95%.
• Led open enrollment and employee health initiatives, boosting benefits utilization by 98%.
• Improved data processes by enhancing HRIS system functionality. Levi Strauss & Co., San Francisco, CA
Benefits Program Specialist (Consultant)
Jul 2013 – Feb 2014
• Managed retirement and health benefit compliance projects.
• Conducted pension data audits and developed global cost reports. Telenav, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
HR Generalist / Benefits Coordinator
October 2006 – August 2012
• Administered benefits for 300+ employees and managed HRIS reporting.
• Spearheaded open enrollment and employee education efforts. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
HK Enterprises, Inc. (Supercuts), Santa Clara, CA
Benefits Administrator 2005 – 2006
• Administered benefits and managed HR operations for 700 employees across 57 locations.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate in Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix – Issued February 1998
TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS
UKG • UltiPro • ADP Workforce • ReportSmith • Microsoft Office Suite • Applicant Tracking Systems
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