Doneshia Boyd
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Dynamic talent acquisition and HR leader with 10+ years of experience bridging corporate workforce strategy and higher education engagement. Proven success leading university relations, early career programs, and advising senior leadership on talent strategy. Passionate about building partnerships and connecting individuals to meaningful career pathways.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Acxiom, LLC
, AR
08.2021 - 03.2026
- Led enterprise recruiting strategy, advising senior leadership on workforce planning to align talent needs with business objectives.
- Developed innovative sourcing strategies that enhanced talent pipelines.
- Directed university relations and early career team, overseeing internship programs and establishing partnerships with universities and community organizations to enhance talent acquisition efforts.
- Averaged 90 interns yearly and converted 70% of those to full-time roles within the business
- Managed client relationships, increasing satisfaction and retention rates through effective communication and support.
HR Business Partner
HoganTaylor, LLP
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Advised leadership on HR strategy, enhancing campus recruiting initiatives to attract top talent and improve candidate quality, leading to more successful hires.
- Developed HR strategies aligned with business objectives and employee needs, facilitating organizational growth.
- Guided managers on effective team management practices, fostering a supportive work environment that increased employee engagement and retention.
- Provided coaching to employees on compliance regulations and their application in daily tasks. to improve compliance understanding and application.
- Built partnerships with universities and coordinated career events.
HR Manager
PCA Technology Solutions
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Led HR programs in recruiting, onboarding, performance management to improve talent acquisition and support employee development.
- Partnered with leadership on organizational strategy and employee engagement.
- Coordinated performance review cycles to align employee development with organizational goals and enhance overall performance.
- Oversaw employee relations issues, providing guidance and resolving conflicts to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Facilitated onboarding programs for new hires to promote effective integration into the company culture.
Corporate Recruiter
Insight Enterprises
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed high-volume recruiting and developed campus strategy for corporate and technical functions to attract top talent.
- Hired for sales classes, resulting in 20 new sales hires per class.
- Built pipelines and strengthened university partnerships, enhancing recruitment efforts.
Recruiter
University of Central Arkansas
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate qualifications and cultural fit.
- Partnered with department heads to determine staffing needs and develop targeted job descriptions.
- Managed recruitment processes through an applicant tracking system for streamlined operations.
- Recruited students nationwide, managed outreach strategies, and coordinated events that increased enrollment.
- Built relationships with schools, utilizing data-driven strategies that improved recruitment outcomes.
Education
BBA - Business Management
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2014
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Employer branding
- Diversity and inclusion
- Workforce planning
- HR business Partnership
- University partnerships
- Employee engagement
- Employer branding
Community Leadership
Board Member, Boys and Girls Club of Faulkner County 2025 to Current
Board Member, Conway Area Chamber of Commerce 2023
Graduate, Conway Area Leadership Institute 2022
Timeline
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Acxiom, LLC
08.2021 - 03.2026
HR Business Partner
HoganTaylor, LLP
03.2020 - 08.2021
HR Manager
PCA Technology Solutions
04.2019 - 03.2020
Corporate Recruiter
Insight Enterprises
09.2016 - 04.2019
Recruiter
University of Central Arkansas
06.2014 - 09.2016
BBA - Business Management
University of Central Arkansas