
James Scarpace
Senior Admissions Advisor/Acting Director of Administration

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About me
Human Resources Assistant at HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County
Education

National University
1994 - 1999M.A Human Resources ManagementAttended corporate sponsored Human Resources training related to performance appraisals, employee motivation, communication skills for managers, delivering exceptional customer service.

National University
1994 - 1999B.A Interdisciplinary StudiesActivities and Societies: President of National University Poetry Society
Experience

National University
Jan 1994 - Jan 1999Senior Admissions Advisor/Acting Director of AdministrationConsistently 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 2001Admissions RepresentativeEnrolled students into Technology Certificate programs

Institute for Business and Technology
Sept 2001 - Jun 2003Admissions RepresentativeEnrolled Students into Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, HVAC Technician, and Computer Network Technician programs

Brooks College
Jun 2003 - Nov 2003Admissions RepresentativeEnrolled Students into Graphic Design, and Fashion Design certificate programs.

Institute for Business and Technology
Feb 2004 - Jul 2011Human Resources AssistantConduct 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 2011SourcerSourcerSource and screen resumesSchedule interviewsAdvertise job postings on employment sites

The Art Institute of Calfornia- Silicon Valley
Aug 2012 - Aug 2014Assistant 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 2015Human 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 2016Human Resources Assistant• Audit employee files• Audit benefit enrollment data• Advise management on Human Resources policy

Technology Credit Union/Robert Half International
Mar 2016 - Jun 2016Human 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 2016Contract RecruiterOpened 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 2017Human 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 2018Human Resources Coordinator• Upload employee benefit data to HRIS• Upload personnel files to HRIS• Audit I9 files

UPS/Opusing
Sept 2018 - Dec 2018Human 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 2024Human 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
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Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook
SkillUp EdTechJun 2025 
Excel Intermediate
Academy XMay 2018
PowerPoint Intro
Jun 2017
Excel Intro
AcademyX Computer TrainingMay 2017
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