Kim Rojas Hernandez
About Kim Rojas Hernandez
Kim Rojas Hernandez is a Senior Recruiting Operations Manager currently working at Handshake in the New York City Metropolitan Area. With a background in sociology and extensive experience in recruiting operations, she has held various roles at Handshake and other educational institutions.
Current Role at Handshake
Kim Rojas Hernandez serves as the Senior Recruiting Operations Manager at Handshake, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing recruiting operations and enhancing the efficiency of recruitment processes. Her current work is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Handshake
Prior to her current role, Kim Rojas Hernandez held several positions at Handshake. She worked as a Recruiting Coordinator for one month in 2018, then transitioned to the role of Associate Program Manager, People & Talent from 2019 to 2021. Following this, she served as Recruiting Operations Manager from 2022 to 2023, and as Recruiting Operations Lead from 2021 to 2022. Her extensive experience at Handshake spans various aspects of recruiting and operations.
Experience at Schuler Scholar Program
Kim Rojas Hernandez worked at the Schuler Scholar Program as a Reading Scholar Coach & Bilingual Coordinator from 2017 to 2018. In this role, she contributed to educational initiatives aimed at supporting students in Highland Park, Illinois.
Education and Academic Background
Kim Rojas Hernandez earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Chicano/Latino Studies from Pomona College, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She also attended Brown University for a brief period in 2011, focusing on Sociology. Additionally, she participated in programs at the School for International Training and IES Abroad, where she studied topics related to politics and international relations.
Early Career at Pomona College
Before her roles in recruiting, Kim Rojas Hernandez worked as an Office Administrative Assistant at Pomona College's Intercollegiate Department of Chicano/a Latino/a Studies from 2014 to 2017. She also served as Senior Class President for the Associated Students of Pomona College from 2016 to 2017, where she engaged in student leadership and governance.