ESTELLA GIRARDEY

831-***-**** lxjdcn@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/estellagirardey

A results-oriented HR professional with a proven track record of success in positions of increasing responsibility and duties. Thorough understanding of the corporate and consulting recruitment life cycle. Strong knowledge of HR compensation, EEO polices/procedures, and Immigration Administration. I am a top performing leader who consistently exceeds division and corporate objectives, currently seeking a position that offers a new learning experience, challenge and continued opportunity for personal growth and professional development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER OF MONTEREY COUNTY; Salinas, CA 11 /2011 – Present

Workforce Development Specialist – Business Services – Monterey County Temp Position

Conduct community outreach to participate in the Workforce Solutions Program. Workforce Solutions, is a program of the One Stop Career Center and I place unemployed Monterey County residents in positions that can lead to permanent employment. I meet with businesses throughout the community doing presentations and one-on-one meetings and refer individuals.

ADVANCED CAREER TECHNOLOGIES – Denver, Co 07/2011 – 10/2011

Senior Recruiter – Talent Acquisition Team - Virtual Position

Responsibilities included managing all phases of recruitment life cycle for Senior Sales Consultant positions throughout the U.S. Including extending offers, background checks, employment verifications, personal references, and on-boarding new-hire paperwork.

ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER OF MONTEREY COUNTY; Salinas, CA 05/2009 – 10/2010

MCYEP - Monterey County Youth Employment Program - (Temp Position-Manpower Staffing)

Employer Relations Specialist – WorkConnection

Primary focus was community outreach recruiting businesses to participate, educate, and to promote the Monterey County Youth Employment Program. I traveled throughout the community educating businesses regarding the TANF grant, stipulations and the rules & regulations in order to participate in program. Trained businesses with the process flow discussing each step of the process; worksite registration, orientation, policies, rules & regulations, Child Labor Laws, referral process, up to interviewing youth participant, etc. Other responsibilities included strategic planning to generate new business development and other marketing efforts, which expanded customer base. I followed-up on new leads, inbound inquiries, cold calls and appointments, in person and by telephone. In addition, conducted presentations and participated in professional associations.

Relationship management – developed and maintained on-going strong relationships with a diverse range of clientele this included Non-Profit Agencies, Public & Private Sectors. Established and maintained current client database for mailing and communication procedures. Other responsibilities included implementing referrals for the youth, scheduling referral sessions, and developing documentation such as application, worksite request form, survey, etc. In addition, coached and assisted with new Employer Relations Specialists, and assisted Youth Advisors with employer communication regarding 1st & 2nd time referrals and other aspects of their employment.

Accomplishments: In 2010, exceeded goals and increased business by 50%. The Program produced & generated $7+ million dollars involving 1375 young adults and 975 employers within a 6 month period.

MANPOWER STAFFING; – San Jose, CA 10/2008 – 03/2009

Executive Recruiter - Permanent Placement

I joined a newly developed 3 member recruiting team in San Jose. Responsibilities determine employment needs for full time professional level positions with current businesses and potential businesses. Appointed by management in January to be West Coast Recruiter for newly assigned employer, Ameritrade, Inc. conducted full scope recruitment process for professional level positions and developed strong relationships with management recruiting for managers and analyst positions.

Accomplishments: Appointed by management (January/09) to be West Coast Recruiter for newly assigned employer, Ameritrade, Inc

THE MARSHALL GROUP, EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM – Carmel, CA. 01/2007 – 07/2008

Executive Recruiter

Responsibilities were recruiting for all phases of the recruitment life cycle for exempt positions throughout the U.S.

Focused on the Finance industry and conducted corporate client visits to assess current staffing needs. Developed marketing

strategies utilizing the internet, user groups, social groups, referrals, and effective networking techniques.

HSBC – Corporate Credit Card Division - Salinas, CA. 01/1999 – 3/2006

(Formerly Household, Intl) - Human Resources

Senior Recruiter – Talent Acquisition Team

Recruited professional and senior level positions (technical and non-technical) in the areas of Finance, Marketing, Risk,

Technology Services, and Operations: Full life cycle recruiting from conception to completion. Conducted resume review

meetings, consulted hiring managers and made recommendations on salary information. Other responsibilities were

attending job fairs throughout the U.S., negotiated contracts and agreements for 3rd party vendors, and managed Immigration

issues – H1, TN, F1 student Visas & Green Card.

Accomplishments: Top Recruiter – include leading division (exempt requisitions filled) while managing a team of recruiters. Implemented a Summer Internship Program and revised a new Internal Referral Program.

HSBC – Corporate Credit Card Division - Senior HR Generalist

Responsibilities were partnering with management teams to provide consulting, leadership strategies that

supported company’s objectives, vision and strategies. Responsible for streamlining and standardizing divisional

HR policies and procedures, management development and change management with leadership initiatives.

Other responsibilities were handling complex and escalated HR issues working with all levels of staff, employees and appropriate key members. I consulted employees, managers and business leaders to resolve HR issues; Corrective Actions, Performance Appraisals, Disciplinary Issues, Terminations, etc. I assisted and coached management to understand the business implications of decisions. I executed successful change strategies and the ability to have a positive impact with all levels of management.

Accomplishments: Top Performer and mentored and managed junior HR Generalists.

HR Consultant – Developmental Trainer 01/1993 – 12/1998

Designed and implemented 3-days and 2 week courses that effectively responded to business needs in operations. I trained

employees in Interchange, Customer Care, Billing Disputes, Credit and Fraud representatives. Other classes trained were

In-house systems which were WHIRL, FDR, CPS, & PEGA.

Accomplishments: Promoted to train and facilitate management classes which included Sexual

Harassment, Positive Workplace Environment, Achieving Customer Excellence, Recruitmax, etc.

HR Generalist 01/1990 – 12/1992

Responsibilities included administering and implementing Policy and Procedures. Managed and investigated EEO claims,

and internal investigations. Other responsibilities were conducting new-hire orientation, focus groups, exit interviews and

managed bank-club activities.

HR Recruiter 01/1987 – 12/1989

Recruited non-exempt positions for Call Center – Customer Care, Collections and Fraud. Conducted background checks including drug testing, and fingerprinting. Extended offers to internal and external candidates. Managed in-house career tracking system.

EDUCATION

Fullerton College; Business Administration

CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS - SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management, CHRP – Certificate Human Resources Professional, Telephone Techniques, Team Effectiveness, Basic Finance Principles, Sales Negotiations, Dale Carnegie, ACE – Achieving Customer Excellence, Paul Zenger Management Courses, Recruitmax, Advanced Internet Sourcing, How to Pick the Right People/Making the Right Choice, Sexual Harassment, Positive Workplace Environment, etc.

COMPUTER SKILLS - MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet, Lotus notes, PeopleSoft, HireDesk, VURV, WinSearch, RecruitMax, ECG, Sonic Recruit, VOS, ACCESS, ATS, etc.

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