Balkissatou Boukary Saidou
Davenport,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Human Resources professional with over five years of experience spanning HR business partnering, employee relations, talent acquisition, and program management. Skilled in leveraging data insights to optimize HR strategies, enhance organizational effectiveness, and drive impactful results.
Adept at navigating complex workplace challenges, influencing key stakeholders, and fostering inclusive work environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms. Fluent in English and French.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Recruiter & Retention Specialist
Community College of Denver
12.2022 - Current
- Serve as the main recruiter, managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding to ensure a seamless candidate experience and alignment with organizational goals
- Guide faculty hiring committees, ensuring compliance with EEO standards and diversity goals.
- Designed and implemented manager training sessions on the recruitment cycle, improving hiring process efficiency by 35%
- Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes
- Led professional and thorough orientation sessions, introducing new hires to key company information
- Worked closely with new hires, answering questions and addressing various concerns during onboarding process
- Supported employee relations, cultivating retention with welcoming and inclusive work culture
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences
- Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders
Human Resources Coordinator
University of Colorado, Denver
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes
Onboarding Specialist
Gategroup
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported the smooth transition of 400+ employees during a corporate acquisition, managing onboarding and HRIS data migration
- Conducted new hire orientations, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal regulations
- Partnered with operational managers to forecast staffing needs and improve scheduling processes
- Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees
Patient Care Technician
Platte Valley Medical Center
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided high-quality patient care, including vital sign monitoring and infection prevention
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions
Disease Control Investigator (Contract)
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Conducted COVID-19 case investigations and community education on prevention measures
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data while reporting exposure cases to public health agencies
- Participated in contact tracing efforts, informing individuals by phone of potential exposure and providing direction to available testing locations
Program Coordinator
University of Northern Colorado
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Designed and implemented gender equity and diversity programs, increasing participation by 60%
- Managed large-scale events with over 1,000 attendees and built strategic partnerships to enhance program impact
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial accountability and resource optimization
Education
MBA - Accounting Analytics
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Services, Minor in Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2020
Skills
- Talent management
- Employment law
- Employee relations
- Salary negotiation
- Workforce planning
- Training and onboarding
- Advanced Excel
- Power BI
- Conflict resolution
- Human resources information system (HRIS)
Certification
- Data Analytics, Coursera, 11/01/23, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, SQL
- Business Intelligence, Coursera, 07/01/23, Business Analysis, Tableau, Data Modeling
- Project Management, Coursera, 09/01/23, Project Planning & Scheduling, Risk Management & Problem Solving, Stakeholder Communication & Leadership
Additionalinformation
Open to on-site, hybrid and remote roles anywhere in the US., Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Affiliations
- Project C.U.R.E Young Professionals Board
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR Recruiter & Retention Specialist
Community College of Denver
12.2022 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
University of Colorado, Denver
02.2022 - 12.2022
Onboarding Specialist
Gategroup
11.2021 - 02.2022
Patient Care Technician
Platte Valley Medical Center
09.2020 - 11.2021
Disease Control Investigator (Contract)
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
05.2020 - 09.2020
Program Coordinator
University of Northern Colorado
05.2016 - 05.2020
MBA - Accounting Analytics
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Science - Human Services, Minor in Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
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