Sirena Nelson

About Sirena Nelson

I’m a Talent Acquisition and Onboarding professional with experience leading full-cycle recruiting, onboarding operations, and workforce development initiatives in fast-paced, people-centered environments.In my current role, I support hiring strategy from intake to day one, while also driving process improvements, ensuring compliance, and partnering closely with hiring leaders to deliver a seamless candidate and new-hire experience. I’m known for balancing operational precision with a strong human approach, building trust quickly with candidates, leaders, and cross-functional partners alike.I naturally gravitate toward roles that require ownership, collaboration, and forward thinking. Whether streamlining workflows, mentoring team members, or supporting leaders through complex hiring needs, I bring a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to doing things the right way.I’m passionate about developing scalable talent practices and contributing to teams where growth, accountability, and leadership are valued. Specialties: Full-Cycle Recruiting | Talent Acquisition Strategy | Sourcing & Boolean Search | ATS Management | Employer Branding | Workforce Development | Candidate Experience | Interview CoachingI’m always open to networking and discussing opportunities in recruiting, talent acquisition, and HR hiring. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Onboarding Supervisor

   Onvida Health

   Jun 2025 — Present

   Lead and supervise the full onboarding function for Onvida Health, managing a team responsible for delivering a seamless, compliant, and high-quality onboarding experience for all new hires across the organization.Oversee end-to-end onboarding operations, ensuring new employees are fully prepared, supported, and connected from offer acceptance through orientation and department transition.Direct I-9 compliance processes, implementing quality controls and review practices to ensure employment eligibility verification meets federal standards and minimizes organizational risk.Partner strategically with Talent Acquisition, HR, hiring leaders, and operational departments to align onboarding practices with workforce goals, hiring priorities, and organizational culture.Built and continuously refine onboarding workflows, guides, and training resources to improve efficiency, consistency, and team accountability.Oversee pre-employment requirements including background checks, documentation, system access, badge coordination, and onboarding readiness to ensure a smooth first-day experience.Manage new hire housing coordination and temporary lodging logistics for eligible employees, supporting relocation needs and improving the transition experience for incoming talent.Track onboarding metrics, identify process gaps, and implement improvements that strengthen the employee experience and operational effectiveness.Serve as a key escalation point and trusted resource for new hires, leaders, and internal partners throughout the onboarding lifecycle.

Education

• Florida Atlantic University

  Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections

  2014 — 2017

• Broward College

  Associate's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections

  2011 — 2014