William Smith

About William Smith

Decisive Human Resources Representative performs highly responsible personnel management duties requiring advanced personnel skills and techniques in major functional areas of HR. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various operating units to effectively accomplish recruitment, employee records, benefits and management development and training tasks. Consistently exercises initiative and independent judgment and skilled at building and managing interpersonal relationships at all levels to objectively coach employees through complex, difficult and emotional issues. While building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Experience

1. Human Resources Specialist

   Harris County Juvenile Probation Dept

   Aug 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Facilitate the hiring process by coordinating appointments, conducting or acquiring background checks, verifying references and employment eligibility, and preparing final hiring packets for departmental approval.• Screen job applications to identify candidates who meet the skills and competencies required for open positions; recommends qualified applicants for further consideration and assists in the interview as a member or chair of the screening committee.• Assist with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy, including coordinating required testing.• Coordinate with leadership to confirm start dates, onboarding, and training for new hires; enters and maintains records for all candidates to ensure compliance.• Participate in recruitment activities including job fairs, college campus visits, and community outreach events.• Provide staff development in areas such as resume writing, interview preparation, and career advancement planning.• Communicate between HR and staff at various locations.

Education

• Bethune-Cookman University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2015 — 2019