Khadira Ray
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Recruiter ( Talent )
School District of Philadelphia
08.2022 - Current
- Successfully identified, evaluated, and hired instructional candidates, building positive relationships throughout the recruitment process
- Generated diverse and experienced pool of candidates for all positions, maintaining updated employee database with application details and interview scores
- Conducted thorough initial application reviews and phone interviews to assess candidate suitability, managing streamlined tracking system for candidates throughout hiring process
- Proactively managed posting and advertising of job positions across various platforms, including job boards and online social networks
- Regularly attended meetings and job fairs (virtual and in-person) to stay informed and connected within recruitment field while networking
- Drafted, sent, and managed offer letters, ensuring smooth and timely process for successful candidate
- Analyzed recruitment data to develop and adjust marketing and recruitment strategies, focusing on high-potential candidates
- Facilitated onboarding process, including creating and sending offer letters, communicating with candidates, and ensuring timely acceptance of offers
- Also, conducted start dates for new hires entering the district
- Demonstrated success in cultivating, screening, and hiring high potential instructional candidates for 225 schools, building positive relationships throughout recruitment process
- Proven ability to generate a diverse and experienced pool of candidates, maintaining an updated employee database with comprehensive application details and interview scores
- Expertise in conducting thorough initial application reviews and phone interviews, managing a streamlined tracking system for candidates, and ensuring an efficient hiring process
- Proficient in using Taleo, Google Forms, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, and Oracle Taleo for recruitment and applicant tracking.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
Operations Trainee ( Talent )
School District of Philadelphia
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Played a pivotal role in the departmental team, offering daily operational support and ensuring high-quality customer service for onboarding processes
- Provided superior customer service, actively assisting in data collection, reporting, and logistics planning to enhance the department's efficiency and success
- Participated in field investigations and data analysis to determine immediate and future operational requirements
- Supported administrators by gathering, maintaining, and ensuring the accuracy of data and records, contributing to well-organized operations
- Scheduled candidates' appointments for Employee Records, Employee Health Services, and Talent Specialists as part of the onboarding process
- Assisted in placing eligible candidates during final processing and placement sessions, contributing to efficient recruitment
- Provided support in the creation, editing, and delivery of recruitment, selection, and training materials for candidates
- Identified trends and recommended proactive or remedial actions to manage situations effectively
- Cultivated and maintained effective work relationships to expand network and gain valuable connections and knowledge within role
- Utilized research techniques to qualitatively evaluate the impact of services on schools and central offices
- Reviewed clearances and background checks for new hires and successfully resolved conflicts related to training, start dates, and onboarding documents through collaboration with teams
- Managed the scheduling of candidates for new hire orientation, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
Intern
Independence Blue Cross (Internship)
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Assisted in filing papers, scanning, and faxing documents
- Input information into Microsoft Excel for record-keeping
- Scheduled classes and meetings for department activities
- Supported HR by assisting in customer service related to insurance information
- Contributed to maintaining patient hospital charts and updating data in Excel
- Assisted various groups of nurses with tasks related to informatics
- Established meaningful and effective relationships to facilitate department operations
- Played a role in billing patients for insurance, analyzing payments and bills, and responding to inquiries over the phone.
Education
Masters in Business Administration -
Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA01.2025
Bachelors Major Social Work & Criminal Justice -
Lasalle University
Philadelphia, PA12.2021
College Preparatory Curriculum ; Work Study Program -
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
Data Analysis
Taleo, Google Forms, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Oracle Taleo
Operational Support
Relationship Building/Team Collaboration
Conflict Resolution/Trend Identification
Material Support
New hire orientation/Orientation Scheduling
Time Management
Recruiting/Sourcing/Event Planning
Onboarding Training
Timeline
Instructional Recruiter ( Talent )
School District of Philadelphia
08.2022 - Current
Operations Trainee ( Talent )
School District of Philadelphia
03.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Independence Blue Cross (Internship)
09.2014 - 06.2018
Masters in Business Administration -
Eastern University
Bachelors Major Social Work & Criminal Justice -
Lasalle University
College Preparatory Curriculum ; Work Study Program -
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
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