Patricia J.

About Patricia J.

Dedicated and results-oriented HR professional. Proven expertise in talent acquisition, recruitment, employee benefits, employee relations, organizational development, and performance management. Demonstrated ability to execute HR programs with a strong business acumen. A strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships across all organizational levels.Areas of Expertise:Talent Acquisition-Workforce Analysis-Change Management-Organizational Effectiveness-Data Analytics-Onboarding/Offboarding Recruiting-Learning & Development-Benefits-Vendor Management-Organizational Management-Payroll Administration-Policy Implementation-Employee & Labor Relations-Performance Management-HRIS Systems- FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC- Employment Law- HR Analytics- Metric Development

Experience

1. HR Recruitment and Benefits Specialist Team Lead

   Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

   Jun 2022 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Work with hiring managers on employee recruitment, and selection processes for the agency. Maintains accurate and up-to-date information of application processing, to ensure hiring procedures are followed, and all information is maintained in the web-based applicant tracking system.• Manage recruiting process from job posting to job offer including but not limited to, advertising the position, screening applications, ensuring hiring manager follows all processes and procedures, reference checks and sending the job offer letter.• Provide recommendations on applicant knowledge and skills assessments and facilitates the administration of the assessment to applicants.• Schedule and attend job fairs to promote the THECB and source candidates for employment opportunities and summer internships. • Act as the agency’s benefit specialist. Serve as benefits presenter at new employee orientation. • Update and maintain all agency and state required reports. • Interpret and provide assistance on state and federal human resources-related laws, statutes, and regulations.• Participate in the development of/revision to personnel policies, procedures, and related documents in the assigned areas. • Cross trains in other human resources disciplines.• Ensure compliance with relevant federal and state laws and statutes.• Provide HR related information for the agency quarterly newsletter.• Perform routine records maintenance.• Provide back-up and assistance to other human resources staff and programs, shares the duty of answering main telephone lines, and ensures continuity of human resources services during staff absences and peak periods.• Prepare fiscal notes, legislative analysis, and other HR-related assistance during the legislative session. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Texas A&M University–Central Texas

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management/Minor: Business Management

• Texas A&M University–Central Texas

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management

• Temple College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Business Administration and Management, General