Beatrice Codjoe
Springfield,VA
Summary
Talent acquisition professional with a strong background in recruitment, candidate generation, onboarding, and workplace investigations. Supports business goals by building inclusive teams, improving manager coaching, and strengthening HR policy compliance. Known for clear communication, sound judgment, and careful handling of confidential information.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Mainspring Recovery Center (Health Care Recovery Center)
08.2025 - Current
- Cultivated a positive, inclusive workplace culture that improved staff morale, employee engagement, and retention.
- Created onboarding and training programs that reduced new-hire ramp-up and raised early productivity.
- Resolved complex employee relations cases and conducted workplace investigations as mediator, ensuring policy compliance and conflict resolution.
- Developed a manager coaching program on progressive discipline and performance management that cut repeat performance issues.
- Trained managers on progressive-discipline steps and documented outcomes to reduce repeat infractions.
- Drafted compliant job descriptions aligned with Virginia DBB classifications, mitigating misclassification risk.
- Audited HR policies, identified employment law compliance gaps, and implemented fixes to reduce risk exposure.
- Audited payroll entries in Rippling, rectified discrepancies, and ensured timely pay adjustments.
Recruiter/Human Resources Representative (Contract)
Paramount Plus- The Late Show with Steve Colbert
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Recruited hard to fill studio talent for The Late Show production and executive roles
- Sourced candidates through job boards, referrals, and industry networks.
- Managed applicant tracking system records and candidate communications.
- Used Boolean search tools on LinkedIn and similar resume databases to find strong candidate matches.
- Reviewed and presented qualified candidates for open roles to hiring managers for selection.
- Screened 500+ resumes with ATS filters and narrowed pool to 40 qualified candidates for manager review.
- Conducted structured phone interviews to assess culture fit and prepared detailed candidate briefs for producers.
- Studied recruiting trends and ATS best practices to improve sourcing methods and attract more diverse talent.
- Updated candidate pipeline in HRIS, tracked status changes, and prepared weekly recruitment summaries.
- Partnered with hiring teams on sourcing, assessment, and closing plans while supporting customer and partner expectations through clear ROI focus.
- Recruited passive candidates and evaluated chemistry fit and motivation beyond role promotion.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
Workforce Development Specialist
New Hope Housing Shelter
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Implemented an employer partnership program generating recurring internship opportunities with local businesses.
- Developed job readiness workshops, increasing client interview attendance and enhancing placement outcomes.
- Coached clients on resumes and digital applications, leading to measurable improvements in job-search success.
- Streamlined intake and case management records to improve data accuracy, confidentiality, and program reporting.
- Cultivated nurturing environment, empowering clients and fostering resilience, communication, and commitment in workforce development journey.
- Conducted evaluations of program outcomes, refining service delivery through data-driven problem-solving to maximize impact.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Service Coordination, Inc
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Partnered with department leaders on Human Resources and recruitment needs to fill mission-critical roles, lead searches, facilitate candidate interviewing, and support onboarding.
- Developed recruitment strategies to attract qualified applicants and enhance talent pipeline effectiveness.
- Scheduled and conducted interviews, ensuring a positive applicant experience through responsive communication and creative recruitment strategies.
- Posted job openings on job boards, social media, and other sourcing channels to reach a diverse applicant pool.
- Coordinated background checks and I-9 verification with staffing vendors to expedite new-hire clearance processes.
- Conducted onboarding orientation sessions covering payroll enrollment and benefits set up through ADP for new hires.
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)
Walt Disney Streaming Services
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Built a robust talent pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current and future hiring needs.
- Consulted with hiring managers to align business requirements with targeted talent pipeline development.
- Provided guidance and advice to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interviewing, and selection processes.
- Reviewed resumes against established criteria; screened and interviewed applicants in person or by telephone; verified references; and conducted background investigations.
- Identified new sources of passive talent through networking activities and social media platforms.
- Maintained applicant tracking system database, ensuring accuracy of candidate information and adherence to confidentiality standards.
- Monitored labor market trends to identify factors influencing talent supply and inform recruitment strategies.
Contract Human Resources Generalist/Talent Acquisition Partner
Hunt Companies Military Housing
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Consulted with employees on HR issues including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and payroll, enhancing understanding of policies and procedures.
- Formulated partnerships across HR functions to deliver services aligning with management and employee needs, supporting organizational business objectives.
- Led benefits enrollment events and one-on-one counseling that increased employee participation in voluntary plans.
- Designed onboarding schedules and orientation materials that reduced first-week administrative questions from employees.
- Conducted workplace investigations involving complex employee relations cases, documented findings, and recommended corrective actions to leadership.
- Processed employee separations, completed final pay calculations, and filed termination paperwork accurately and confidentially, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions.
Temporary Recruiter/Field Human Resources Representative (Contract)
Albertsons Pharmacy and Health Care
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Recruited licensed pharmacy technicians for COVID-19 project, enhancing team capacity to meet urgent healthcare needs.
- Prepared job postings, requisition specifications, and job descriptions to align with organizational recruitment standards, streamlining hiring process.
- Managed offer paperwork and new-hire packet distribution, ensuring timely completion of background checks and I-9s; conducted onboard orientations for seasonal hires, clarifying HR policies, benefits, and payroll setup.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Thompson Creek Window Company
11.2018 - 07.2019
Regional Health Care Recruiter
MyEyeDr.
01.2014 - 04.2018
Education
Some College - Human Resources Management
Northern Virginia Community College
VASkills
- Candidate generation
- Recruitment strategies
- Interviewing and background checks
- Applicant tracking systems
- Talent pipeline development
- Onboarding strategies
- Employee relations management
- Labor law compliance
- Rippling HRIS
- Benefits administration knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Diversity initiatives
- Cultural diversity awareness
- Workplace safety training
- Leadership problem-solving
- HR crisis management
Personal Information
Title: HR Generalist
Certification
Certified Workforce Development (CWDP), Jan 2025 Coursesera.org
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Mainspring Recovery Center (Health Care Recovery Center)
08.2025 - Current
Workforce Development Specialist
New Hope Housing Shelter
07.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Service Coordination, Inc
10.2023 - 06.2024
Recruiter/Human Resources Representative (Contract)
Paramount Plus- The Late Show with Steve Colbert
11.2021 - 04.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)
Walt Disney Streaming Services
04.2021 - 10.2023
Temporary Recruiter/Field Human Resources Representative (Contract)
Albertsons Pharmacy and Health Care
01.2021 - 04.2021
Contract Human Resources Generalist/Talent Acquisition Partner
Hunt Companies Military Housing
01.2020 - 10.2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Thompson Creek Window Company
11.2018 - 07.2019
Regional Health Care Recruiter
MyEyeDr.
01.2014 - 04.2018
Some College - Human Resources Management
Northern Virginia Community College