ANIYA HUGHEY
Stamford,CT
Summary
Successful human resource candidate with expertise in employee recruitment, training and payroll management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations. Dedicated and 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Administrator
Greenwich Board of Education
04.2023 - Current
- Spearhead the management of HRIS ADP Vantage for efficient and accurate bi-weekly payroll processing, encompassing time and attendance tracking and compliance with regulatory standards
- Oversight of a substantial $140,000,000 payroll for 8 bargaining units and 2,100+ employees, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and adherence to collective bargaining agreements
- Act as a key liaison between the Board of Education Payroll department and the Town of Greenwich Payroll department, ensuring seamless coordination of payroll processes
- Champion the development and implementation of streamlined workflows to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness, particularly concerning bargaining unit special compensation and leave of absence protocols
- Provide comprehensive training to end users on ADP Vantage functionalities and procedures, facilitating smooth onboarding and ongoing support.
Human Resources Business Partner
Cyient Inc.
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Drive the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function, encompassing talent management, policy enhancement, and resolution of employee relations matters
- Foster collaborative relationships with senior management to devise and execute strategic plans addressing workforce challenges, turnover reduction, and performance optimization
- Facilitate HR programs and company initiatives geared towards enhancing employee engagement, performance, and retention, including town halls, leadership connects, and goal-setting meetings
- Provide guidance and coaching to the management team on talent development, employee relations, and performance management strategies
- Conduct thorough exit interviews to glean insights and implement retention strategies aimed at minimizing attrition.
Human Resources Generalist
BYK USA Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Orchestrated end-to-end recruitment efforts across multiple US sites, collaborating closely with hiring managers to ensure alignment with diversity recruitment initiatives
- Maintained meticulous records and databases to support Affirmative Action Plan compliance and federal/state reporting requirements
- Spearheaded the development and administration of outreach programs aimed at diversifying candidate pools and fostering community relationships
- Played a pivotal role in screening resumes, coordinating interview schedules, and managing candidate communications throughout the recruitment process
- Supported HR projects, including salary analysis, and contributed to the enhancement of HR processes and procedures.
Human Resources Representative
American Eagle Financial Credit Union
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Directed full-cycle recruitment efforts for the Member Sales and Service Center and branch network, leveraging innovative sourcing strategies and behavioral-based interviewing techniques
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to support workforce planning initiatives and staffing needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Delivered high-quality candidate experiences and facilitated smooth onboarding processes to drive employee engagement and retention
- Provided guidance and coaching to employees on recruiting best practices and career development opportunities.
Human Resources Intern
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Leveraged turnover data analysis to identify trends and inform strategic workforce planning initiatives
- Assisted in the coordination of talent acquisition activities, including scheduling interviews, updating applicant tracking systems, and conducting initial candidate screenings
- Contributed to the development of HR communication materials and employee appreciation initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.
Learning & Development Intern
Sony Music Entertainment
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with the Associate Director of Learning and Development on various research and diversity & inclusion projects
- Created an onboarding plan for Sony Music Entertainment new hires
- Supported the execution and set up of different leadership and development trainings and network events
- Co-coordinated Summer Intern Program events with Human Resources Department
Human Resources Intern
Gen II Fund Services, LLC
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported HR team in achieving hiring goals by screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, and tracking candidate progress.
- Played an active role in diversity initiatives by participating in job fairs targeting underrepresented groups within the workforce.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Collaborated closely with HR specialists in crafting targeted job postings that attracted top talent within various fields.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
- Managed the Learning & Development calendar; updating and adding new events as needed.
- Assisted in the administrative pieces to internal and external events, such as following up with presenters, preparing materials, and keeping a running log of events and materials needed for each event.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Hartford, Barney School of Business
Hartford, CT05.2024
BBA - Human Resources Management
Pace University, Lubin School of Business
New York, NY05.2021
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- New Employee Training
- Planning
- Organization
- Communication
- Recruitment
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Technical: Boolean Search, HR Software (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Employers, Peoplesoft, Talemetry, ADP WorkforceNow, Workday, E3, Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone Learning, ADP Comprehensive Learning System)
Timeline
Human Resources Administrator
Greenwich Board of Education
04.2023 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
Cyient Inc.
05.2022 - 04.2023
Human Resources Generalist
BYK USA Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2022
Human Resources Representative
American Eagle Financial Credit Union
03.2021 - 12.2021
Human Resources Intern
09.2020 - 03.2021
Learning & Development Intern
Sony Music Entertainment
01.2020 - 04.2020
Human Resources Intern
Gen II Fund Services, LLC
03.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Hartford, Barney School of Business
BBA - Human Resources Management
Pace University, Lubin School of Business