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Jessica Medrano

Annapolis

Summary

Human Resources professional with 7 years of experience adept at enhancing the employee lifecycle through strategic onboarding platforms, policy development, and data-driven HR insights. Skilled in aligning HR strategies with business goals, utilizing expertise in ICIMS, Workday, and HRIS to foster a cohesive workplace culture. Committed to supporting employee growth and streamlining HR operations for improved productivity and compliance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

Cognitive
05.2024 - Current
  • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to align sourcing strategies with business priorities.
  • Run and analyze business reports on a weekly and/or monthly basis to ensure all employee recordings are accurate and up-to-date.
  • Screening and reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and coordinating with hiring managers to select suitable candidates.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for HR functions, ensuring compliance with standards for data integrity and retention.
  • Provided ongoing support and resources to new hires, cultivating a positive onboarding experience that strengthened team cohesion.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop training workshops, fostering alignment on HR policies and reducing operational discrepancies.
  • Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.

HR Operations Coordinator

Strategic Tax Planning LLC
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Streamlined onboarding, improving hire integration and documentation accuracy.
  • Implemented a comprehensive onboarding program, resulting in quicker new hire acclimatization and noticeable improvements in productivity.
  • Analyzed employee feedback to refine engagement surveys, leading to meaningful insights that drove HR strategy adjustments.
  • Developed a digital offboarding checklist, ensuring compliance and streamlining the transition process for departing employees.
  • Implemented a digital onboarding platform, reducing paperwork and accelerating the onboarding process for new hires significantly.
  • Facilitated regular check-ins with new hires, providing a supportive environment that encouraged open communication and feedback.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.

Administrator II

CACI International
10.2019 - 10.2023
  • Digitized 5,000+ files for Workday, boosting data access and integrity.
  • Collaborated on secure digitization, enhancing information access and workflow.
  • Supported investigators with precise record management, ensuring confidentiality.
  • Analyzed data retrieval patterns to refine processes, leading to noticeable gains in operational productivity and compliance adherence.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure DoD records compliance, strengthening adherence to federal retention and security protocols.
  • Optimized record digitization processes, ensuring efficient access and integrity while significantly enhancing operational productivity.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Corman Construction
07.2018 - 10.2019
  • Fostered a collaborative environment by actively engaging with candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics to optimize sourcing strategies, leading to noticeable improvements in candidate quality and fit.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of candidate interactions, ensuring compliance and facilitating effective follow-up communications.
  • Evaluated recruitment data trends to refine outreach strategies, leading to marked gains in candidate engagement and application rates.
  • Sourced and screened candidates roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
  • Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
  • Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.

Bilingual Recruiter

Colossal Contractors
05.2016 - 07.2018
  • Supported HR functions, including timekeeping, benefits coordination, and offboarding procedures, with discretion and professionalism.
  • Developed an inclusive onboarding program that facilitated smoother transitions for new hires, promoting early engagement and productivity.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes, significantly improving candidate quality and reducing time-to-fill for key positions.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.

Education

Diploma -

Annapolis High School
05.2011

Skills

  • SOP, ADP, UKG, KPIS, Workday, ICIMS,Jira
  • HR Policy Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Data Management
  • Feedback Analysis
  • Onboarding/Offboarding Strategy
  • Data Analysis
  • Strategic sourcing

Languages

Spanish (Native).

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

Cognitive
05.2024 - Current

HR Operations Coordinator

Strategic Tax Planning LLC
10.2023 - 02.2024

Administrator II

CACI International
10.2019 - 10.2023

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Corman Construction
07.2018 - 10.2019

Bilingual Recruiter

Colossal Contractors
05.2016 - 07.2018

Diploma -

Annapolis High School
Jessica Medrano