Ashley Arias

Human Resources professional with a proven ability to align people strategies with business objectives across diverse markets and evolving business environments. Experienced in talent acquisition, HR operations, compliance, and process optimization, with a track record of building scalable solutions, advising leaders, and delivering measurable workforce results.

Human Resources Generalist at Chiquita (2025-01 – Present)

• Led full-cycle recruitment for professional and executive-level positions across North America, including Corporate Counsel, while successfully filling critical roles within 30 days or less.
• Managed recruitment strategy and operations, including agency partnerships, sourcing, interviews, reference checks, compensation recommendations, and recruitment analytics to optimize talent acquisition outcomes.
• Established strategic university partnerships with Florida International University (FIU) and St. Thomas University (STU), developed the organization's internship framework, and strengthened early-career talent pipelines.
• Oversaw end-to-end onboarding, including HRIS setup, background checks, I-9 verification, E-Verify, documentation, and employee orientations to deliver a seamless new hire experience.
• Established a standardized Canadian offer letter and onboarding framework in collaboration with Legal and supported immigration processes, ensuring compliance with cross-border hiring requirements.
• Advised managers and employees on HR policies, conducted compliance audits, maintained employee records, and oversaw DOT compliance requirements to mitigate risk and support operational effectiveness.
• Partnered cross-functionally on HR initiatives focused on process improvement, compliance, technology optimization, and employee experience.

Human Resources Advisor at HR & Beyond (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Led full-cycle recruitment for professional and executive-level positions, including successfully filling the Human Resources Director role for the Broward County State Attorney's Office within 30 days.
• Served as a strategic HR advisor to leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, investigations, conflict resolution, and workforce planning.
• Managed employee leave administration, including FMLA eligibility, documentation, accommodations, and return-to-work coordination while ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
• Administered benefits programs, supported employee engagement initiatives, and designed training programs focused on leadership development and compliance.
• Analyzed HR metrics and workforce data to deliver insights supporting strategic decision-making, process improvements, and organizational effectiveness

Talent Acquisition Advisor at ABA Centers of America (2022-01 – 2024-01)

• Consistently achieved high-volume recruitment goals by filling 20+ positions per month across specialized healthcare and administrative functions, including BCBA, RBT, diagnostic, and corporate support roles.
• Developed targeted sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, and industry channels to build specialized talent pipelines.
• Designed structured interview processes, evaluated candidates, and partnered with hiring managers to improve hiring consistency and quality of hire.
• Partnered with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce needs, define role requirements, and develop recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Supported continuous improvement of recruitment processes, candidate experience initiatives, employer branding, and applicant tracking compliance.

Human Resources Specialist at Amazon (2020-01 – 2022-01)

• Managed high-volume employee cases from intake through resolution, providing HR support related to workplace concerns, policies, payroll, and employee accommodations.
• Served as a primary point of contact for COVID-19-related employee inquiries while ensuring compliance with company protocols and confidentiality requirements.
• Partnered cross-functionally to investigate employee concerns, resolve issues, maintain documentation, and improve employee experience.

Human Resources Assistant at Allied Universal (2017-01 – 2020-01)

• Maintained HRIS records, employee documentation, benefits updates, and personnel changes while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Managed onboarding processes, background checks, drug screenings, employment verifications, and DOT compliance activities.
• Supported payroll audits, tax compliance, corporate filings, legal audits, and administrative processes to maintain operational accuracy.