Senior HR generalist in company serving the biotech, pharmaceutical, renewable energy, and high-tech industries, responsible for full range of HR functional areas, including recruitment and retention, performance management, acquisition integration, staff training and development, compensation and benefits, and regulatory compliance.

HR specialist in recruitment and hiring for for multi-site, international aid organization. Assisted international employees with work visa applications (H1-B, EB-1). Trained HR staff on interviewing techniques. Conducted primary research and advised HR Director on employee retention issues.

Performed and collaborated on key functions such as recruitment, advertising, sourcing, hiring and diversity training for multi-site, 5000-employee medical center. Created effective recruitment strategies during nursing labor shortage, including internships, school-to-work and welfare-to-work programs; employee training and career-ladder opportunities; referral bonus programs; applicant-feed processes with over 35 schools, staffing and community agencies; and candidate searches across internet and occupational specialty journals. • Averaged 25 hires monthly.• Received Partners in Excellence Award for success in recruitment and retention.• Awarded $40K in grant funding to hire and train Welfare-to-Work recipients.• Formulated “Culturally Competent Care” diversity training for new employees.• Worked with executive management to define structure, policies, and budget and service allocations of new Corporate Services Division.