Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Scott Hernandez is a highly experienced Principal Executive Recruiter at Amazon, with a proven track record of driving talent acquisition efforts for leading global organizations. With over 20 years of expertise in the recruitment and human resources management industry, he has developed a strong specialization in executive-level talent identification and placement.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Principal Executive Recruiter at Amazon, Scott is responsible for leading high-impact executive search initiatives, building strategic talent pipelines, and implementing innovative recruitment strategies to support the company's rapid growth. In this role, he collaborates closely with senior leadership to identify and attract top-tier executive talent, ensuring the organization is well-positioned to achieve its ambitious business objectives.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Amazon, Scott held various leadership positions in the recruitment and talent acquisition space, including serving as the Senior Director, Global Head of Recruiting at StubHub, the Director, Global Head of Recruiting at StubHub, and the VP Global Talent Acquisition at Zynga. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a keen ability to drive organizational excellence through the delivery of tailored talent solutions, and has been instrumental in shaping the talent strategies of several prominent technology and e-commerce companies.
Academic Background
Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources Management from San Francisco State University, where he also serves as a part-time Instructor in the Human Resources Management Program, sharing his industry expertise and best practices with the next generation of HR professionals.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Planning and Talent Pipeline Development
- Employer Branding and Candidate Experience Optimization
- HR Technology Implementation and Integration
- Recruitment Process Improvement and Efficiency
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Professional Impact
During his tenure at StubHub, Scott played a pivotal role in scaling the company's global talent acquisition function, leading the successful recruitment of several high-profile executives that contributed to the organization's rapid growth and market expansion. He has also been recognized for his innovative approach to talent sourcing, leveraging data-driven insights and cutting-edge recruitment technologies to identify and engage with top-tier candidates.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, industry expertise, and proven track record of delivering exceptional results, Scott Hernandez is a trusted leader in the executive recruitment field. As the Principal Executive Recruiter at Amazon, he continues to drive transformative talent strategies that enable the company to attract and retain the best-in-class talent to power its continued success.
