Cassandra Hopson

Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, employee onboarding, benefits and compensation support, and HR compliance. Proven track record coordinating high-volume hiring processes, background screening, and new hire orientation within higher education and healthcare environments. Skilled in HRMS/PeopleSoft, PeopleFluent, and E-Verify systems, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Seeking an Administrative Support or Human Resources Assistant role that leverages this experience.

Human Resource Assistant I/Onboarding Specialist at Augusta University Human Resource Department, Talent Acquisition & Management/Wellstar Hospital (2014-12 – 2026-07)

Coordinated with HR Assistants, Talent Consultants, and the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition & Management to ensure consistent job posting practices, timely preparation of hiring packets, and adherence to established recruitment processes.

• Partnered with HR Talent Consultants to track pre-employment requirements for new hires and transfers, following up on outstanding items such as credential and license/certification verification, reference checks, and background results that could affect start dates.
• Participated in candidate screening for basic position requirements and communicated application status and pre-employment paperwork needs directly to candidates.
• Served as a point of contact for applicants and hiring managers, providing guidance on the online application process, employment requests, and general HR and benefits questions for University and Medical Center staff.
• Coordinated background checks and drug screening schedules, and validated reference checks and education verification in accordance with hospital and university policy.
• Processed new hire, rehire, and transfer paperwork end-to-end, including verification and data entry in the Unicorn payroll system, employee ID assignment, hiring log maintenance, new employee orientation list updates, and OIG/EPLS background checks.
• Verified and entered candidate credentials and licenses/certifications into the PeopleFluent system prior to hire, and coordinated data transfer into the Unicorn payroll system and employee badging office.
• Collected and processed Form I-9 documentation through the E-Verify system and maintained accurate employee information files (EIF).
• Assisted with front desk coverage, staff training and demonstrations, and compliance testing procedures for applicants; provided back-up phone coverage for the VP of HR.
• Supported career fairs and hiring events, and assisted staff, faculty, and management with day-to-day HR needs.
• Assisted in coordinating the New Hire Experience process and preparing recruitment materials for job fairs.

Personnel Technician 2, HR/Recruitment at DBHDD Human Resource Management, East Central Regional Hospital (2007-01 – 2014-09)

Managed full-cycle recruitment including screening, interviewing, evaluating, and selecting candidates in alignment with the hospital's mission, vision, and values.

• Led extensive recruiting efforts for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Psychologists, and other licensed professional positions, attending local and out-of-state job fairs.
• Implemented new employee orientation and processed personnel actions, including separations, appointments, promotions, demotions, and salary supplementals.
• Reviewed background checks for compliance with state and federal law, and prepared denial correspondence for applicants ineligible for hire.
• Coordinated with hiring officials to ensure mandated documentation was received in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Prepared new hire packets covering employee benefits, payroll, and employee relations, and maintained employee competency files including training and health screening records.
• Prepared and analyzed monthly retention and organizational effectiveness reports for the HR Director and Regional Hospital Administrator.
• Served as the primary Human Resource Technician for all subordinate sections, troubleshooting data issues using PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Acted as liaison between Human Resource Management and hospital departments, and implemented the Kronos time and attendance system.
• Led Performance Management project reviews to ensure departmental compliance with state rules and regulations.
• Receive New Hire Packets of all new hires from Recruiter and process everything for employment including running background checks, scheduling employee health appointments, ID badges, parking permits.

Program Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator at East Central Regional Hospital (1993-01 – 2014-09)

• Performed clerical functions including purging and maintaining employee personnel records.
• Created position requisitions and advertised openings in accordance with State of Georgia regulations, ensuring equal employment opportunity for all applicants.
• Maintained office inventory, including purchasing and reporting equipment malfunctions.
• Managed the Service Director's calendar and schedule, and prepared state affidavits including supervisor notification memorandums.
• Served as point of contact for the main office, answering incoming calls and addressing customer inquiries.
• Transcribed meeting minutes in accordance with HR rules and regulations.

Clerical Degree – Augusta Technical College

Human Resource/Recruitment – East Central Regional Hospital