Abby Rodriguez, aPHR

- Delivered a seamless, high-touch candidate experience from application through onboarding, including initiating background checks and managing onboarding via JIRA ticketing system - Partnered with hiring teams and key stakeholders to schedule and facilitate kick-off meetings, candidate interviews, and debrief sessions, ensuring alignment and timely execution - Supported employer branding and process improvement efforts by leveraging feedback and insights to enhance recruitment workflows and elevate the candidate journey - Drafted and processed offer letters, contracts, and recruitment-related documentation with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company policies - Coordinated and represented the organization at recruitment events and sponsorship opportunities to build brand presence and engage top talent - Served as an ambassador for HOLA (Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement); led Atlanta chapter initiatives and partnered with ERG leads to drive employee engagement, build community, and strengthen cross-functional networks

- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, including onboarding (onsite and remote), background checks, I-9 documentation, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. - Partnered with mid-tier and C-suite leaders to identify recruitment needs and develop effective, sustainable hiring strategies. - Maintained cross-functional communication across matrixed teams, collaborating internationally with HR teams in Mexico and Brazil while frequently communicating bilingually in English and Spanish. - Owned and managed Affirmative Action Program (AAP) reporting and supported DEI initiatives by implementing communication strategies, tracking external trends, and driving best practices. - Spearheaded the redesign of organizational culture by creating and implementing global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to enhance engagement and collaboration. - Administered HRIS systems, conducted documentation audits, and optimized onboarding processes through 30-60-90 surveys and personalized follow-ups to improve employee satisfaction. - Supported LMS operations by managing attendance tracking, course activations, troubleshooting, and other system functionalities. - Drafted LinkedIn DEI content, created presentation decks for ERG meetings, and relayed updates and initiatives to leadership. - Championed HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current best practices.

- Partnered with HR Manager to handle full life cycle recruitment process by successfully sourcing and pre-screening applications for technical positions, scheduling interviews, liaising with candidates and hiring managers to secure interview logistics, and coordinating with hiring managers to identify staffing needs which guaranteed an effective interview process - Managed recruiting systems and tools, tracking recruiting activities, and providing status updates to candidates and reporting applicant pipeline through ATS - Supported a variety of HR administrative responsibilities to gain an overall understanding of corporate policies and compliance, assisting in the hiring process, and processing employee data to ensure all HR operations run efficiently

- Analyzed previous marketing campaigns and strategically modified CRM techniques by refocusing social media ad content - Created and developed CRM strategies resulting in the strengthening of brand loyalty and consumer retention - Assisted the completion of a range of tasks on the administrative level on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis - Effectively multi-tasked for several successful company-wide pivots during COVID-19 by focusing on branding, communications, content creation, and market research. - Updated the company’s CRM database - Promoted digital brand awareness and customer word-of-mouth by strategically creating and using evergreen marketing strategies