Patrick Soto

About Patrick Soto

Experienced Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Leader with a demonstrated history of building and leading recruitment teams as well as delivering sustainable, repeatable, and dependable TA processes for technology and SaaS companies across North America, Europe, and Australia.Talent Acquisition skills include employer branding, strategic sourcing, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning, candidate experience, onboarding, and social recruiting. Human Resources areas of expertise include talent acquisition, benefits, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation, HRIS management, and onboarding/offboarding. Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Organizational Psychology from The University of Georgia.

Experience

1. Talent Attraction Partner

   Salesforce

   Oct 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Lead Salesforce\'s global PERM labor certification program, ensuring full compliance with U.S. Department of Labor regulations and internal audit standards. Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders (Legal, HR, Talent Mobility, and Recruiting) and external immigration counsel. Manage end-to-end lifecycle of PERM cases, including role evaluations, recruitment timelines, and audit documentation. Design and implement process improvements to streamline PERM workflows and reduce case processing times. Partner with Legal and Policy teams to develop and maintain Salesforce’s PERM strategy, ensuring scalability and alignment with business needs. Provide strategic guidance to leadership and recruiters on PERM eligibility, job postings, and policy considerations. Track and report on program metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. Educate employees and stakeholders through trainings and resources to promote understanding of PERM and immigration compliance.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

  2014