Smoki Yanez
About Smoki Yanez
Smoki Yanez is a Senior HRIS Analyst with extensive experience in HR technology and services. Currently employed at Branch, Yanez has held various HR roles at companies such as View, Inc., MegaPath, and HMSHost, specializing in HRIS and ATS database management.
Work at Branch
Currently, Smoki Yanez serves as a Senior HRIS Analyst at Branch, a position held since 2022. In this role, Yanez specializes in the implementation, configuration, and integration of various HRIS and ATS databases. Yanez provides operational and analytical support for over 1,000 employees across the United States, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of HR functions within the organization.
Previous Experience in HR Technology
Before joining Branch, Smoki Yanez worked at View, Inc as an HR Technology Manager from 2019 to 2022. During this three-year tenure in Milpitas, CA, Yanez focused on enhancing HR technology systems. Prior to that, Yanez held various positions, including HR Services Support Rep 3 at MegaPath from 2011 to 2015, and HR Clerk at HMSHost from 2010 to 2011 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Smoki Yanez studied at Heald College, where Yanez earned an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from 2005 to 2007. This educational background laid the foundation for Yanez's expertise in HRIS and ATS databases, as well as operational support in human resources.
Career Background
Smoki Yanez has a diverse career in human resources and operations, beginning as an Operations Specialist at Silicon Valley Bank from 2000 to 2002. Yanez also worked as an HR Assistant at Aerotek from 2008 to 2009 and as a Service Coordinator at Kforce Scientific from 2007 to 2008. This varied experience contributes to Yanez's comprehensive understanding of HR processes and systems.
Professional Contributions
In the role of Senior HRIS Analyst, Smoki Yanez is known for producing high-quality results and maintaining a reputation for excellence in service to clients and cross-functional teams. Yanez contributes innovative solutions aimed at streamlining HR functions and processes, which enhances departmental goals and overall organizational efficiency.