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Donice Cully

Donice Cully

Atlanta,GA

Summary

HR professional specializing in talent operations and workforce compliance. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives and managing large contingent workforces. Expertise in optimizing onboarding processes and HRIS systems, particularly Workday. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and reduce risk through scalable HR solutions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Talent Acquisition & Operations + DEI Leader

Chegg
10.2022 - Current
  • Designed and optimized recruitment processes for over 1,000 contingent workers, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Led a team of five recruiters and coordinators to achieve global full-cycle recruiting with a time-to-hire under 45 days.
  • Spearheaded strategic partnership for talent and payroll outsourcing, resulting in streamlined operations and cost savings.
  • Implemented data-driven improvements, achieving 100% accuracy in workforce data.
  • Developed inclusive hiring strategies as DEI Leader, collaborating with underrepresented communities and leading ERGs.
  • Championed unified HRIS tracking system implementation, improving data integrity and reducing audit response time by 40%.

Lead Technical Recruiter

Chegg
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Built and scaled high-performing recruiting team while implementing scalable hiring strategies.
  • Delivered 75 to 115 educator hires monthly across Cybersecurity, Software Development, and other disciplines.
  • Enhanced new hire retention by over 50% through effective onboarding and engagement initiatives.
  • Led recruitment efforts for technical and non-technical positions, aligning talent with strategic goals.
  • Developed mentorship framework for new recruiters, reducing onboarding and ramp-up time by 30%.

Technical Recruiter

Chegg
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Independently managed high-volume recruiting, hiring over 50 educators monthly.
  • Achieved 98% retention rate while maintaining 30 to 45 days time-to-fill.
  • Established strategic sourcing partnership with Hire EZ to enhance pipeline quality.
  • Introduced automation tools for scheduling and candidate tracking, optimizing administrative processes.

Sr. Program Mentor + DEI Leader

Western Governors University
10.2013 - 01.2021
  • Supported 104 adult learners, achieving over 80% completion rates.
  • Delivered career coaching and academic guidance to enhance learner engagement.
  • Led DEI initiatives to align policies with equity objectives.
  • Created reporting tools to track student progress and facilitate timely interventions.

HR Generalist

Freelance/Contractor
Nashville , TN
09.2011 - 04.2015
  • Managed full employee relations cycle, including performance management and conflict resolution.
  • Oversaw recruitment efforts by sourcing candidates and conducting interviews with hiring managers.
  • Facilitated seamless onboarding processes to integrate new hires effectively.
  • Acted as subject matter expert on Workday, optimizing utilization of its features for employee data management.
  • Addressed employee relations issues to promote a positive workplace environment.
  • Conducted disciplinary actions and investigations to uphold organizational standards.

Career Development Advisor

Remington College
08.2011 - 09.2013
  • Offered individualized career coaching and job readiness training.
  • Built strong employer partnerships for student job placement.
  • Achieved over 80% placement rate for graduates.
  • Initiated employer advisory sessions to align curriculum with industry needs, increasing graduate job placement relevance.

Education

MS - Business, Management and Marketing

Full Sail University
01.2010

Skills

  • Corporate recruiting management
  • Technical team hiring
  • ATS proficiency (Workday, Greenhouse)
  • Strategic DEI leadership
  • Strategic hiring plan development
  • LinkedIn Recruiter expertise
  • Data analysis and automation
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Workday HRIS management
  • Talent acquisition and onboarding
  • HR compliance and policy management

Certification

  • SHRM Pending

Timeline

Manager, Talent Acquisition & Operations + DEI Leader

Chegg
10.2022 - Current

Lead Technical Recruiter

Chegg
04.2022 - 09.2022

Technical Recruiter

Chegg
11.2021 - 04.2022

Sr. Program Mentor + DEI Leader

Western Governors University
10.2013 - 01.2021

HR Generalist

Freelance/Contractor
09.2011 - 04.2015

Career Development Advisor

Remington College
08.2011 - 09.2013

MS - Business, Management and Marketing

Full Sail University
Donice Cully
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