April Irish Llamera

HR Shared Service | Sr. Recruiting Coordinator | I-9 E-Verify | Onboarding Specialist | Visa Processing

Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

About

Experience

  • Senior Recruiting Coordinator at Tricentis
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • Citi (Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines)
    • Talent Acquisition Assistant Manager - HRSS
      May 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • Served as the primary point of contact for daily interview scheduling requests, consistently meeting and exceeding Service Level Agreements (SLAs) by fulfilling all requests within 48 hours. • Proactively collaborated with HR, Talent Acquisition partners, and business stakeholders to support recruitment initiatives across the EMEA region. • Identified inefficiencies in interview scheduling workflows and partnered with regional teams to implement process improvements, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. • Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for interview coordination processes, providing guidance and best practices with recruiters, hiring managers, and new HR team members.

    • Background Screening Analyst - HRSS
      Mar 2020 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for all Citi APAC new hires and internal/global mobility transfers, ensuring 100% compliance with pre-employment screening requirements, including sanctions and criminal background checks—in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards. • Collaborated closely with candidates, HR/Talent Acquisition stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure a streamlined and timely onboarding process, minimizing delays. • Updated HRIS platforms such as Workday and ServiceNow promptly, reducing hiring delays and supporting a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding. • Maintained strict confidentiality and data security, adhering to Citi’s Data Handling protocols to protect sensitive candidate information and uphold organizational trust.

  • HR Assistant at Sykes Asia Inc. (Now Sitel)
    Sep 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Managed for Work-At-Home employees in the U.S. and Canada for Sykes, ensuring all home office and compliance requirements were met prior to the start date. • Conducted I-9 employment authorization verification and performed detailed assessment and adjudication of background screening reports, ensuring 100% compliance with legal and company standards. • Maintained daily worklists to streamline team operations and ensure efficient candidate tracking and processing. • Oversaw conditional starters, working closely with in-country hiring managers and business partners to expedite completion of outstanding pre-employment requirements. • Maintained accurate, real-time updates in applicant tracking systems such as Kenexa and internal tools, enhancing the overall speed and efficiency of the recruitment process.

  • Project and Recruitment Officer at IPAMS - INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
    Jul 2015 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Managed the full-cycle recruitment process for Middle East-based employers, including sourcing, candidate selection, offer negotiation, onboarding, and visa processing. • Ensured strict compliance with Philippine immigration laws, serving as a liaison between the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and foreign employers to verify regulatory requirements were met prior to recruitment activity. • Fostered strong partnerships with international hiring managers, coordinating interviews and providing timely updates throughout the recruitment life cycle to ensure alignment and transparency.