Dynamic HR Leader - Recruiting, Compliance & Talent Development

Wendy Romero

717-***-**** San Antonio, TX *****

️ *****.*********@*****.***

Career Objective

Dynamic Human Resources professional with over 10 years of experience in recruiting, staffing, and HR management. Proven track record in people leadership, talent acquisition, employee relations, and process improvement. Seeking to leverage expertise in HR strategy, compliance, and workforce development to support organizational growth and operational excellence.

Key Qualifications

10+ years of Recruiting, Staffing, and On-Site HR Management experience across multiple industries.

5+ years of Human Resources & Administrative Support, specializing in compliance, onboarding, and employee relations.

Experienced in leading cross-functional teams of up to 250+ employees across multiple client sites.

Expertise in developing talent acquisition strategies, orientation programs, and safety/compliance training.

Skilled in HRIS/ATS platforms: Paylocity, Kronos, ADP, UKG, Workday.

Bilingual: Fluent in English & Spanish (verbal and written).

Professional Experience

Altman Plants-San Antonio, TX

HR Generalist/ LOA coordinator Feb 2026 – Present

Manage the full lifecycle of LOA and accommodations, including FMLA, ADA, short-term/long-term disability, and military leave.

Ensure all tracking and HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Serve as a point of contact for staff inquiries, conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary processes.

Maintain accurate employee records and LOA documentation in HRIS systems (ADP Workforce/Enhanced)

Address employee grievances, mediate conflicts, and guide managers through disciplinary procedures.

Assist with performance review cycles, track development goals, and coordinate training programs.

Other duties as assigned.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions-Hanover PA

HR Generalist/Recruiter Mar 2025 – Jan 2026

Onboarding & Offboarding: Lead new hire orientations, manage paperwork, and conduct exit interviews.

Employee relations: Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, policy clarification, and conflict resolution.

administration: Assist staff with health insurance enrollment, leave administration (e.g., FMLA), and retirement plans.

Compliance: Ensure all hiring and HR practices comply with local, state, and federal labor laws

Candidate pipeline: Build networks of qualified professionals for future or hard-to-fill roles.

Job offers: Extend offers, negotiate salaries, and coordinate pre-employment screenings (background checks, references).

Manage full life-cycle recruiting: Source, screen, and interview candidates for open requisitions across various departments.

ES3 Families of Companies – York, PA

Talent Acquisition Recruiter Mar 2023 – Mar 2025

Partnered with hiring managers to design and execute recruitment strategies that reduced time-to-fill by 25%.

Built and maintained candidate pipelines, increasing applicant quality and retention rates.

Led onboarding sessions, orientations, and safety training for 200+ new hires annually, ensuring compliance with policies and OSHA standards.

Managed end-to-end recruitment process, including background checks, reference verification, and applicant data entry in ATS.

Represented the company at job fairs and hiring events, expanding the talent pool and employer branding reach.

Key Achievement: Successfully filled 95% of open positions within 45 days, supporting major operational expansions.

The Class Produce Group – Jessup, MD

Human Resources Recruiter Mar 2019 – Feb 2023

Spearheaded recruiting and HR processing for a workforce of 300+, ensuring compliance with E-Verify, background checks, and drug testing.

Conducted onboarding and safety training programs for all new hires, reducing workplace incidents by 15% year-over-year.

Improved candidate experience and reduced turnover by streamlining new-hire paperwork and training programs.

Partnered with leadership to forecast workforce needs and maintain staffing levels during seasonal demands.

Key Achievement: Filled 100% of internal job orders while maintaining a 20% reduction in overtime costs through better staffing alignment.

People Ready – Laurel, MD

Recruiter/Account Manager Oct 2018 – Mar 2019

Managed hospitality staffing for multiple hotels, supervising 150+ associates.

Maintained client relationships through daily site visits and performance check-ins.

Oversaw HR processes, including terminations, performance records, and employee safety compliance.

Key Achievement: Increased client satisfaction scores by 30% through improved response time and workforce quality.

Renhill Staffing Solutions – San Antonio, TX

On-Site Recruiter/Account Manager Jan 2012 – Sept 2016

Directed full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and compliance for 200+ associates at client sites.

Strengthened customer relationships by providing daily HR support and workforce planning.

Supervised employees’ performance and compliance, including corrective actions and terminations.

Key Achievement: Improved associate retention by 15% through enhanced onboarding and engagement programs.

Diamond Staffing – Jessup, MD (Del Monte Fresh Produce)

On-Site Manager Mar 2006 – Nov 2013

Managed on-site HR operations for 250+ employees, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and employee relations.

Led daily/weekly reporting on staffing, payroll, and compliance for corporate leadership.

Conducted safety orientations and compliance audits, ensuring a 100% pass rate on HR and OSHA inspections.

Key Achievement: Reduced turnover by 20% through proactive workforce engagement and training initiatives.

Education & Certifications

B.A. in Social Science (2 years) – Institute Technology, Honduras, C.A.

Hospitality Recruiting Certification – PeopleReady, 2018

Software & Systems

Paylocity Kronos ADP UKG Workday

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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