Elle Fernandez

A highly organized and detail-oriented HR professional with a Master's in Human Resource Management and a Registered Psychometrician license. Experienced in recruitment, compliance, employee relations, and HR operations for international organizations. Skilled in background verification, labor relations, CRM systems (Bullhorn, MXP), and policy-driven document control.

Proven ability to manage end-to-end HR processes including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee records management, and labor case handling. Adept at balancing strategic HR initiatives with operational execution in fast-paced, multicultural environments.

PEOPLE & SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - Abroad Works, Inc.

(2024-01)

US Retail/Cruise line

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Leads comprehensive background investigations and credential reviews for international hires, identifying potential risks and ensuring strict adherence to maritime labor regulations.
• Employee Records & HR Systems: Designs and maintains secure employee profiles in Marine Xchange (MXP), managing sensitive personal and professional data with precision and confidentiality.
• Policy Enforcement: Audits contractor and employee documentation to guarantee compliance with company policies, labor laws, and international standards.
• Cross-Departmental HR Coordination: Develops and monitors multi-department HR trackers, aligning recruitment, onboarding, and workforce logistics with operational timelines.
• Process Improvement: Streamlines document control and digital filing systems, reducing retrieval time and enhancing audit readiness for HR compliance reviews.
• Stakeholder Support: Partners with onshore HR teams to ensure seamless communication and readiness for inspections, audits, and workforce deployment.

LEAD RECRUITER [Business Development Manager] - Remote Staff, Inc.

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Directed full-cycle recruitment for diverse industries, from sourcing and screening to onboarding, ensuring high-quality placements aligned with client needs.
• CRM & HR Data Management: Oversaw sensitive client and candidate records in Bullhorn CRM, building robust lead lists and maintaining real-time recruitment pipeline visibility.
• Contract & Policy Administration: Drafted, issued, and tracked service agreements and job offers, ensuring compliance with HR policies and labor standards.
• Market Intelligence: Conducted market mapping and comparative analysis to identify industry trends, optimize recruitment strategies, and strengthen client-matching processes.
• Employer Branding & Engagement: Designed corporate engagement graphics and optimized digital media presence to enhance workplace visibility and attract top talent.
• Client Relations & Workforce Planning: Acted as a strategic HR partner to clients, advising on staffing solutions, workforce allocation, and long-term recruitment planning.

EXECUTIVE RECRUITER - Hikinex

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

Previous roles: Administrative Coordinator, Executive Assistant to the CEO, and Sales Account Executive

• Led recruitment campaigns across diverse industries, including medical, finance, and logistics.
• Provided dedicated remote administrative support to the CEO, managing heavy inbox management, email correspondence filters, and high-volume digital calendars to prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Provided executive-level HR support including calendar management, meeting minutes, and reporting.
• Represented the executive voice, fielding incoming inquiries and managing outbound correspondence to coordinate scheduling across time zones.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER - Private Client

(2018-01 - 2022-12)

• Monitored online account platforms across Instagram and YouTube, executing daily audience engagement, tracking reviews, and uploading video/photo assets.
• Planned, scheduled, and executed content strategies for fast-growing channels, tracking detailed engagement analytics to scale audience presence.
• Researched daily trending topics, digital algorithms, and audience behaviors to strategize engaging content layouts.

RECRUITER - RasoSolutions, LLC

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Spearheaded lead generation and fulfilled offshore US-based job requisitions, tracking candidate operational progress across diverse international industries.
• Conducted targeted search and lead generation across highly technical sectors, including the Medical, Finance, and Logistics fields.

HR AND ADMIN ASST - SophiOutsourcing, Inc.

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Organized and maintained employee records including benefits enrollment and exit procedures.
• Supported HR compliance by managing sensitive documentation and employee relations tasks.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - Private Client

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Managed backend logistics for international travel and corporate events while securely handling highly confidential files and emails for the Vice President.

BOOK EDITOR - Private Australian NGO

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Collaborated with editors to review, design, and structure educational book layouts, ensuring all text was strictly safe and age-appropriate before public release.

MA - Human Resource Management - Benguet State University

UX/UI Design Essentials - CIIT College of Arts and Technology

BS - Psychology - University of San Carlos