Maria Penate
Los Angeles, CA 90018
************@*******.*** 323-***-****
10+ Years of Employee Relations Experience
Spanish Bilingual
Detail Oriented
Great Follow-Through
Familiar with TWC Field Technician Career Progression Plan
Updated on 2011 California Employment Law
Summary
Human Resources Professional with more than 10 years’ experience in recruiting process management, training, development and employee relations. Diverse background includes working with Fortune 500 companies as well as startup organizations. Strengths include comprehensive strategic analysis of HR operations, dynamic results-oriented training & development and solution-oriented employee engagement. Recognized for proactive, upbeat approach to problem-solving and exceeding expectations.
Professional Experience
Time Warner Cable, Contract Recruiter
Contract Recruiter 8/10 to Present
Identify candidates via internet mining and other research methods. Review resumes and on-line applications for necessary skills and experience in relation to position requirements. Provide information to candidates about Time Warner Cable and the position. Screen candidates via phone to determine the most qualified candidates. Develop, maintain and update a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates. Drive the full life cycle recruiting process; facilitate the interview process, gather client feedback and determine the outcome of the process.
Total HR Management, Commerce, CA
Human Resources Representative 09/08 to 7/10
I provided HR consultancy and leadership to management and employees. Responsible for 120 + employees in all areas of employee relations, recruitment, benefits, payroll, compensation and safety administration, with the capability of handling all types of confidential & sensitive information within all levels of Management. Maintained Company functions such as salary administration, employee compensation, leadership development, succession training, recruitment, personnel records, Company policies & procedures, all claims & processes with regulatory compliance. Conduct internal investigations, as well as participate in all unemployment hearings and issues.
Venturi Staffing Partners (Now: Staffmark), Los Angeles, CA
Senior Account Manager
Promoted From: Staffing Supervisor 4/0I to 09/08
Interact with customers as well as prospects over the phone and through visits in person to obtain information related to their staffing needs for temporary and regular full time positions. Assists customers to define job specifications, candidate skill and attribute profiles, timing of assignment and other details to effectively fill the job order. Recruit candidates through direct sourcing, referrals, job fairs, and newspaper ads. Screens, interviews, tests, and evaluate applicants to determine their qualifications and suitability for assignments. Consistently apply California employment laws.
Volt Services Group, Los Angeles, CA
Recruiter/Sr. Staffing 6/97 4/01
Performed full desk Recruiting for accounting/finance, pharmacists and administrative professionals as well as light industrial positions.
Education
Diploma, Manual Arts High School
Certificate, Microsoft Office, West Los Angeles College
Certificate, MS Excel 2010
Other
PIHRA member.
Studying for HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation