Veronica Valenzuela

About Veronica Valenzuela

I’m a recruiting and workforce development professional with over 15 years of experience in staffing and talent acquisition, specializing in high-volume hiring across skilled trades, construction, and operations environments.My background spans agency, corporate, and field recruiting, giving me a well-rounded perspective on how to attract, hire, and retain the right talent in fast-paced, high-demand industries. I’ve supported multi-state recruiting efforts across California, Arizona, and Nevada, partnering closely with field leadership to meet workforce needs and keep operations running efficiently.In my current role, I work directly with operations leaders to recruit skilled trades talent, streamline onboarding, and support workforce development through training and compliance initiatives. I conduct new hire orientations, facilitate workplace violence and harassment prevention training, and support OSHA certification tracking to ensure safety and readiness across field teams.What sets me apart is my ability to connect recruiting with real operational impact. I understand the urgency of staffing field crews, the importance of safety and retention, and how to build strong pipelines that support both immediate and long-term business needs. I’ve contributed to improving retention, including reducing turnover through stronger candidate alignment and onboarding practices.I thrive in environments where teamwork, accountability, and performance matter. I’m passionate about building strong partnerships with leadership while creating a positive and efficient candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.Experienced in multi-state recruiting (CA, AZ, NV)Strong partner to field leadership and operations teamsBilingual: English & Spanish

Experience

1. Field Recruiter

   Gothic Landscape

   Jan 2024 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   As part of the HR–Operations team, I support both office and field employees across the Nevada branch. My role blends recruiting, employee relations, compliance, and training to ensure a safe, engaged, and high-performing workforce.Highlights:Partner with division managers, superintendents, foremen, and operations leaders to recruit and onboard skilled talent across construction and field operations.Support employee relations, including coaching supervisors on performance management, evaluations, and corrective actions.Coordinate training through Paycom and GTS dashboards; track completion and assist employees with access to paystubs and training.Facilitate HR initiatives such as leadership development for foremen, appreciation events, and field training rollouts.Act as the branch liaison to corporate HR for payroll, benefits, compliance audits, and HR process improvements.

Skills

• Training
• Resume Writing
• Internet Recruiting
• Employee Relations
• Recruiting
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Temporary Placement
• Temporary Staffing
• College Recruiting
• Technical Recruiting
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Contract Recruitment
• Permanent Placement