SUZANNE SNELL
Santa Monica, CA 90404 |- |-| https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesnell/
SUMMARY
Dedicated Human Resources & Senior Recruiting professional with significant experience in
generalist capacity, proven ability to develop rapport and partner at all levels of an organization.
Comfortable in a stand-alone environment or leading and mentoring a team.
Accomplished recruiter in variety of industries and job disciplines.
Employee Relations | Coaching | Counseling | Compliance | State & Federal Labor Regulations
HRIS | Oracle | ADP | ATS | EEO | Leaves CFRA/FMLA | Policy & Procedures
Investigations | Affirmative Action | Multi-Site & Multi-State Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources & Recruiting Consultant
2018 - Present
Human Resources Generalist background offering professional level human resources and recruiting
services. Recent Recruiting Clients: Allied Public Adjusters, Swann Communications, Wayland Industries,
Creative ACC Inc. Shop4ever.com, Pelican Products, Everytable, Employers Choice Screening
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Manage full cycle recruiting process.
Conduct job intake with hiring manager.
Prepare and open job requisition in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Post job opening on company site and external job boards.
Update and maintain applicant tracking system (ATS)
Perform searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria.
Utilization of social media and job websites to source candidates.
Review resumes according to job requirements.
Conduct candidate screening calls and refer top candidates to hiring manager.
Arrange interviews for hiring managers.
Negotiate and extend verbal offers of employment.
Conduct reference and initiate background checks.
Prepare and disseminate offer letters and related paperwork.
Oakwood Worldwide
2011 – 2018
A wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments, Oakwood Worldwide is the premier provider of
corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions.
Senior Corporate Recruiter/Summer Internship Program Lead
2016 – 2018
• Senior Recruiter responsible for full-life cycle recruiting for Corporate and Field positions across
the country.
• Initiated, selected, and ran summer 12-week internship recruitment program; mentored interns,
hosted workshops/activities; 15 hired.
• Designed and implemented New Hire Check In program.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
2011 – 2015
• Brought on board multiple times to support Human Resources and Recruiting functions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED
Murphy O’Brien Public Relations
2015
Director of Human Resources
A Los Angeles based Public Relations and Digital Firm offering public relations and digital services for
travel, hotel, restaurant, real estate, and lifestyle brands. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice
President of Finance & Operations provided Human Resources support and direction for the agency
including employee relations, recruiting, on-boarding, leadership development, performance
management, company culture and strategic initiatives.
• Conducted and reviewed salary surveys to benchmark positions and design a compensation
structure to ensure competitive salaries and aid in employee retention.
Skid Row Housing Trust-
Director of Human Resources
The Skid Row Housing Trust is a thriving non-profit housing developer and service provider whose mission
is to produce, preserve and operate supportive housing in and around Skid Row. Reporting directly to the
Executive Director provided Human Resources support and direction for the Trust and the Skid Row
Housing Trust Property Management Company, including employee relations, recruiting, on-boarding,
leadership development, performance management, and strategic initiatives.
• Designed and implemented a 9/80 alternative work week program.
• Researched, recommended, and oversaw companywide harassment and sensitivity training.
Lowe Enterprises, Inc.
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Director of Human Resources
A privately held international real estate organization that is active in commercial and hospitality property
investment, management, and development. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Human
Resources managed the daily operations of the human resources department of a multi-site multi-state
organization, including employee relations, recruiting, on-boarding, leadership development,
performance management, affirmative action, benefits administration, and leave management.
• Researched, proposed, designed and implemented an employee referral program.
• Implemented and managed automated recruiting and applicant tracking system.
• Lead the recruiting process and provided services to ensure sourcing and sufficiency of candidate
pipeline.
• Implemented new recruiting strategies, minimizing the use of agencies, saving over 500k in
recruiting fees annually.
• Performed statistical and data analysis in support of companywide retention and turnover
assessment.
• Successfully represented organization during an OFCCP Audit.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Master of Business Administration, University of La Verne, La Verne California
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, University of La Verne, La Verne California
Human Resources Management and Employee Relations Certification, University of California, Riverside
