Allison Hernandez

Allison Hernandez, SPHR, has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Allison currently serves as the Associate Director of Human Resources at Kura Oncology, Inc. Prior to that, they held the positions of Senior Manager and Manager of Human Resources within the same company.

Before joining Kura Oncology, Allison worked at Catalent Pharma Solutions as a Senior Human Resources Generalist, where they developed and administered HR programs across various functional areas. Allison also held the role of HR Generalist, supporting talent acquisition, training and development, compensation and benefits, and other HR functions.

Earlier in their career, Allison worked as an HR Advisor/Business Partner at Wawanesa Insurance, providing guidance and support in areas such as performance management, recruitment, and employee relations. Allison also worked at HME as a Corporate Recruiter/Human Resources Representative, focusing on recruitment, training, and employee relations.

Allison has experience in program development and project management, as evidenced by their role as Volunteer Coordinator at San Diego Hospice, where they oversaw a large volunteer program. Additionally, they served as an On-Site Coordinator at Nelson Staffing/Sony Computer Entertainment America, managing recruitment, employee relations, and training for a high-volume team.

Earlier in their career, Allison worked in staffing and account management roles at Hire-Factor, ABCOW Staffing, and SoCal Staffing. Allison began their professional journey as an Administrative Secretary/Sales Coordinator at Republic Van Lines of San Diego.

Overall, Allison Hernandez has a strong background in human resources, with expertise in areas such as talent acquisition, training and development, employee relations, and program management. Allison'sextensive experience in various industries has equipped their with a well-rounded skill set to excel in their role as a human resources professional.

Allison Hernandez, SPHR has a diverse background in education and professional certifications. Allison is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Human Resources Management from Western Governors University, which they expect to complete in 2022.

In 2013, Allison completed a Professional Certificate in Human Resources Management from UC San Diego, where they focused on enhancing their skills in this field.

Alongside their education, Allison has also obtained additional certifications to further strengthen their expertise. Allison has completed an Everything DiSC® Certification- Virtual program offered by Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand, which they successfully obtained in April 2023. Additionally, they are a holder of the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification. However, the exact month and year of obtaining this certification are not specified.