ESTELLA GIRARDEY

430 Oak Grove Dr. #207 Santa Clara, California 95054

831-512-3119
eg10be54c@westpost.net
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
A results-oriented Human Resources professional with over 15 years of successful
experience in positions of increasing responsibility and duties. Expertise in
full life cycle recruitment, consultative sales, client relationship management,
training and generalist responsibilities. Proven track record of problem resolu
tion with strong commitment to superior customer service. Able to establish rapp
ort and credibility with all levels of employees and clients quickly. A strong t
eam player, as well as a resourceful independent contributor, possessing a great
deal of initiative. Work experience in private, public and non-profit sectors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MANPOWER STAFFING Salinas, CA
2008 - 2010
Monterey County One Stop Career Center
Employer Relations Specialist (May 2009 Oct. 2010)
I accepted an 18 month assignment as an Employer Relations Specialist at the One
Stop Career Center, Office of Employment. My prime focus was job development an
d to recruit businesses throughout Monterey County to participate in the Youth E
mployment Program (FEDERAL GRANT). The program is designed for at risk youth be
tween the ages 17 21 to gain valuable hands-on work experience in private, publ
ic and non-profit sectors.
Developed strategies to generate new business.
Led business development and marketing efforts, which expanded customer base.
Conducted presentations and participated in professional associations to promot
e program.
Responsible for cold calling, inbound inquiries, leads and follow-up.
Relationship Management developed and maintained strong relationships with a d
iverse range of clientele.
Travel in field and trained customers with program orientation, policies & proc
edures.
The 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program was a huge success. Exceeded goals by h
aving 650 employers participate in program and 1375 youth having the opportunity
to gain work experience.
Permanent Placement Consultant San Jose, CA (Oct. 2008 March 2009)
Responsible for full scope recruitment process for professional level positions
.
Relationship Management consulted clients, developed strategies and negotiated
rates.
Cold Calling
Maintained strong candidate base by sourcing and interviewing daily.
THE MARSHALL GROUP, EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM Carmel, CA.
Senior Consultant Executive Recruiter (Jan. - July)
2007 - 2008
 Managed all phases of recruitment life cycle for exempt positions including neg
otiating contracts.
Implemented staffing strategies to provide top talent for key leadership opport
unities.
Conducted corporate client visits to assess current staffing needs.
Partnered with client (internal recruiter and hiring managers) to analyze staff
ing needs, and to fully develop position requirements, candidate profiles; candi
date assessments, candidate evaluations and the development of a successful recr
uitment strategy.
Cold called companies in search of qualified and passive candidates.
Developed direct mail marketing campaigns.
HSBC CARD SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES Salinas, CA. 198
7 - 2006
(Formerly Household, Intl)
Senior Recruiter Senior HR Generalist Corporate Division (1996 2006)

Recruited professional and senior level positions in the areas of Finance, Marke
ting, Risk, Technology, and Operations: Full life cycle recruiting from concept
to completion. Collaborated with hiring managers in their respective areas to
develop search strategies and execute recruitment plan. Supported 15 25 hiring
managers and managed multiple job openings and priorities.
HR partner that supported companys objectives, vision and strategies. Partnered
with management teams and provided HR consulting, leadership, strategies and sol
utions.
Conducted regular business partner meetings to educate on recruiting practices,
market data, including execution of recruiting processes.
Responsible for 3rd party vendors Negotiating contracts and agreements.
Responsible for Summer Internship Program
Delivered employee training and development workshops.
Facilitated management development and change management/leadership initiatives
.
Responsible for streamlining and standardizing divisional HR policies and proce
dures.
Responsible for exempt Employee Relations issues.
Knowledge of Affirmative Action and EEO/OFCCP.
Sr. HR Generalist/HR Consultant (1987 1996)
Policy and Procedures implementation.
Directed performance appraisal program and ensured compliance with employment l
aw regulations.
Handled internal investigations. Managed and investigated EEO claims.
Designed and implemented courses that effectively respond to business needs.
Classes trained were WHIRL, FDR, CPS, PEGA, Interchange, Customer Care, etc.
Trained and facilitated management classes (Sexual Harassment Training, ACE, et
c.

AVCO FINACIAL SERVICES (Acquired by Household Intl.) Irvine, CA.

1983 - 1987
Human Resources & Training

Responsible for recruitment, orientation and training of new hires to ensure qua
lity hires and successful on-boarding. Coordinates administration of benefits, c
ompany policies and assists in the resolution of employee relation issues.
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
SHRM Society for Human Resource Management, Telephone Training, Team Effectiven
ess, Basic Finance Principles, Sales Negotiations, Dale Carnegie, ACE Achieving
Customer Excellence, Paul Zenger Management Courses, Recruitmax Training, Advan
ced Internet Sourcing, How to Pick the Right People/Making the Right Choice
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet, Lotus notes, PeopleSoft, H
ireDesk, VURV, WinSearch, RecruitMax, ECG, Sonic Recruit, VOS, ACCESS, etc.