Yanilda Gonzalez
About Yanilda Gonzalez
Yanilda Gonzalez serves as the Director of Global Talent Operations at Contentsquare, where she leads a global Talent Acquisition team and focuses on enhancing talent operations. She has extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, having held various roles at organizations such as Success Academy Charter Schools, Percolate Inc., and Manhattan Prep.
Current Role at Contentsquare
Yanilda Gonzalez serves as the Director of Global Talent Operations at Contentsquare. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In her role, she maintains strategic ownership of the Talent Operations function, focusing on talent acquisition enablement, programs, processes, policies, systems, and tools. She leads a global Talent Acquisition team that includes TA Sourcers, TA Coordinators, 'Emerging Talent' Recruiters, and a Programs Specialist. Her responsibilities involve shaping the strategic direction of Talent Operations within the organization.
Previous Experience at Contentsquare
Prior to her current role, Yanilda Gonzalez worked at Contentsquare in various capacities. She was the Acting Head of Talent Acquisition for North America in 2021 for three months and served as the Talent Acquisition Manager from 2020 to 2021 for one year. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Talent Acquisition Manager for four months in 2021. Her experience at Contentsquare has contributed to her expertise in talent acquisition and operations.
Experience at Percolate Inc.
Yanilda Gonzalez worked at Percolate Inc. in multiple roles between 2016 and 2019. She began as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator for four months in 2016 and then transitioned to a Recruiter from 2017 to 2019 for two years. In 2019, she took on the role of Manager, Talent Acquisition for seven months. Her time at Percolate Inc. helped her develop skills in recruitment and talent management.
Education and Professional Development
Yanilda Gonzalez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies with a concentration in Political Science and a minor in Anthropology, which she earned from Barnard College and Columbia University from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she completed the SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate Program at Baruch College in 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and talent operations.
Early Career and Internships
Yanilda Gonzalez began her career with various roles that provided foundational experience in operations and human resources. She worked as a Corporate Operations Associate at Manhattan Prep from 2010 to 2016, where she also held positions as an Operations Intern and Corporate Operations & Human Resources Associate. Additionally, she interned at the New York City Council as a Pro-Bono Constituent Services Intern in 2012. These early experiences contributed to her understanding of organizational operations and human resources.