James Scarpace

James Scarpace

Senior Admissions Advisor/Acting Director of Administration

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Resources Assistant at HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County

  • Education

    • National University

      1994 - 1999
      M.A Human Resources Management

      Attended corporate sponsored Human Resources training related to performance appraisals, employee motivation, communication skills for managers, delivering exceptional customer service.

    • National University

      1994 - 1999
      B.A Interdisciplinary Studies

      Activities and Societies: President of National University Poetry Society

  • Experience

    • National University

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1999
      Senior Admissions Advisor/Acting Director of Administration

      Consistently surpassed monthly enrollment goal of twenty students.Recognized with corporate award for outstanding performance.Coordinated outreach activities.Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing, and training of admissions and clerical staff.Provided input into the performance appraisal process.Provided informal transcript evaluations and built student schedules.Senior resource for international students.As the Acting Director of Administration, I supervised the student accounts office, the book store, and handled campus-level human resources issues. This was a three-month developmental assignment. Show less

    • Computer Training Academy

      Jul 2000 - Sept 2001
      Admissions Representative

      Enrolled students into Technology Certificate programs

    • Institute for Business and Technology

      Sept 2001 - Jun 2003
      Admissions Representative

      Enrolled Students into Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, HVAC Technician, and Computer Network Technician programs

    • Brooks College

      Jun 2003 - Nov 2003
      Admissions Representative

      Enrolled Students into Graphic Design, and Fashion Design certificate programs.

    • Institute for Business and Technology

      Feb 2004 - Jul 2011
      Human Resources Assistant

      Conduct new hire orientationsProcess new hire paperwork using HRIS dataAdminister organization’s Open Enrollment Benefits programMaintain employee files according to relevant federal and state employment lawsCollect employee time sheets on a bi-weekly basisComplete payroll reports and submit to Corporate Payroll DepartmentAssist in resolution of employee grievancesParticipate in organization’s progressive disciplinary process and advised management as to proper direction in resolving each issueResponsible for facility maintenance and supervise janitorial staffNegotiate with multiple vendors regarding printing and vending machine contractsPerform special projects or duties as assigned by Campus Director Show less

    • Apple One

      Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
      Sourcer

      SourcerSource and screen resumesSchedule interviewsAdvertise job postings on employment sites

    • The Art Institute of Calfornia- Silicon Valley

      Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
      Assistant Director of Admissions

      • Responsible for recruiting qualified applicants for admission to the school• Multiple recipient of “Top Dog” award• Generating leads from various outlets- sourcing, cold calls, and prospecting• Schedule and conduct interviews with interested applicants using an interactive presentation- adjusting to each individual’s skill sets and aspirations.• Maintain communication and build rapport with enrolled students to ensure their progress during their prospective programs• Daily problem solving with applicants to reduce and overcome concerns- financial plan, transportation, scheduling, etc. Show less

    • Zenith Talent

      Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
      Human Resources Administrator

      • Process new hire paperwork• Administer benefits program and apply to payroll data• Maintain employee files according to relevant federal and state employment laws• Monitor and assist recruiters with proper submission of employee background checks• Review payroll reports and submit to Corporate Payroll Department• Negotiate with vendors regarding Human Resources service contracts

    • CHAC/Robert Half International

      Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
      Human Resources Assistant

      • Audit employee files• Audit benefit enrollment data• Advise management on Human Resources policy

    • Technology Credit Union/Robert Half International

      Mar 2016 - Jun 2016
      Human Resources Generalist – Talent Acquistions

      • Opened recruitments, advertised positions with relevant job boards (CareerBuilder)• Screened applications against job descriptions• Conducted phone screens with qualified candidates• Referred qualified candidates to hiring managers• Prepared job offers.

    • O'Sullivan Vending/Robert Half International

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
      Contract Recruiter

      Opened recruitments, advertised positions with relevant job boards.Screened applications against job descriptions.Conducted phone screens with qualified candidates.Referred qualified candidates to hiring managers.

    • Manpower

      Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
      Human Resources Assistant

      • Upload personnel files to “Box”• Update worker’s compensation status reports• Upload leave of absence documents to “Box”• Complete EDD notices for short term disability• Enter 401k deferrals to ADP• Update employee address changes in Excel template• Manage tuition reimbursement program• Provide leave of absence premiums to accounts receiveable• Report COBRA subsidies to benefits team

    • Robert Half

      Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
      Human Resources Coordinator

      • Upload employee benefit data to HRIS• Upload personnel files to HRIS• Audit I9 files

    • UPS/Opusing

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2018
      Human Resources Assistant

      • Opened recruitments, advertised positions with relevant job boards• Interviewed candidates for advertised positions • Upload candidate data to HRIS• Conduct I9 audits using E-Verify

    • HomeFirst

      Sept 2019 - Feb 2024
      Human Resources Assistant

      • Maintain employee files and track for TB Testing, trainings, certificates/licenses, I9’s/E-Verify• Assist employees with HR Questions and Processes• Process employee status and data changes in HRIS• Assist with employee separation process as needed• Benefits: Assist with New and Open Enrollment, employee event changes, billings and audits• Conduct New Hire Orientations

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

      SkillUp EdTech
      Jun 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Excel Intermediate

      Academy X
      May 2018
    • PowerPoint Intro

      Jun 2017
    • Excel Intro

      AcademyX Computer Training
      May 2017