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JOCELYN PERRY

Greater Philadelphia,PA

Summary

I am seeking an opportunity where I can apply my strengths in operations, process improvement, and organizational culture development to support a team’s long-term success. Throughout my recent roles, I have consistently taken on responsibilities that enhance structure, streamline workflows, and strengthen communication between departments. This work has helped clarify organizational needs and build processes that support more effective, connected teams.

My professional focus is centered on creating clarity, improving systems, and contributing to environments where people can perform at their best. Whether refining operational procedures, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, or enhancing the employee experience, I am driven by opportunities to make meaningful and lasting improvements within an organization. While I have gained valuable experience in my recent positions, shifts within those organizations have led to changes in structure and direction that impacted my ability to remain long term. These transitions have reinforced what I am truly looking for—a stable, growth-oriented environment where I can contribute consistently, build meaningful relationships, and grow with a team over time.

I am now seeking a long-term role where I can bring a process-focused mindset, operational support, and a commitment to positive culture building. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my experience and goals align with your organization’s needs.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Onboarding Specialist

Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Philadelphia, PA
06.2025 - Current
  • Lead full-cycle hiring and onboarding for child care staff, including recruitment, ATS management, compliance checks, and coordination of interviews and clearances.
  • Develop and execute onboarding plans for new hires’ first 90 days, ensuring completion of mandatory trainings, orientation, and feedback sessions to prepare staff for high-quality program delivery.
  • Streamline operational processes and compliance across child care programs, maintaining adherence to YMCA policies, state licensing regulations, and quality standards (NAEYC, Keystone STARS, Grow NJ Kids).
  • Collaborate with HR and program leadership to plan recruitment strategies, attend job fairs, and contribute to staffing and training initiatives that support organizational goals.

Talent Acquistion Onboarding Specialist

Elwyn
Media, PA
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Implemented metrics to track the success of Talent Acquisition and onboarding efforts, allowing for ongoing evaluation and
    improvement in response to changing business needs or new hire feedback.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Established effective communication channels between stakeholders involved in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's HRIS systems.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Provided regular updates on talent acquisition and onboarding performance metrics to Executives, VPs, C-Suite members, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

Administrative Support Specialist

Widener University
Chester, PA
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Recorded new students, transfers, leaves of absences, changes in education classifications and statuses to main human resources files in Candidate Relationship Management System (CRM).
  • Created and consolidated financial reports for budget tracking purposes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and planning across the Education
    department.
  • Assisted in the onboarding process of students’ internship/practicum requirements by providing training materials,
    coordinating schedules, and providing support during the transition period.
  • Streamlined scheduling tasks for professors, Deans, and Center for Education, ensuring optimal use of resources

Human Resources Generalist

TerrAscend
King of Prussia, PA
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Updated HRIS systems as needed to reflect employee internal/external changes, payroll, and benefit-related changes accurately, maintaining up-to-date records for all team members.
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Increased organizational effectiveness with data-driven HR strategies based on thorough analytics reports and presenting to
    Executive, VP, C-Suite leadership.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
  • Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in HRIS, personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.

HR Staffing Administrator/Learning and Development Coordinator

Amazon
Philadelphia, PA
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed full-cycle staffing operations, including ATS administration, talent acquisition strategies, pre-employment screenings, and coordination of job fairs to attract diverse candidates and expedite hiring timelines.
  • Designed and facilitated corporate training programs (virtual, in-person, and blended), developed instructional materials, and standardized evaluation processes using LMS to measure impact and improve learning outcomes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA
09.2018 - 05.2020

Skills

Human Resources Operations and Administration

Timeline

Onboarding Specialist

Greater Philadelphia YMCA
06.2025 - Current

Talent Acquistion Onboarding Specialist

Elwyn
01.2024 - 04.2025

Administrative Support Specialist

Widener University
08.2023 - 01.2024

Human Resources Generalist

TerrAscend
02.2022 - 07.2022

HR Staffing Administrator/Learning and Development Coordinator

Amazon
08.2020 - 01.2022

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Montgomery County Community College
09.2018 - 05.2020
JOCELYN PERRY