Kwasi Asirifi

Developed and implemented a direct human resources (HR) strategy for a dispersed federal workforce. This strategy prioritized recruitment, placement, and workforce planning to support mission-critical operations.

• Managed recruitment programs, ensuring compliance with Title 5, veterans' preference laws, and federal HR policies. Additionally, I developed strategic workforce plans that aligned resources effectively with organizational needs.

• Oversaw HR technology platforms, optimizing recruitment workflows, and ensuring accurate data management.

Key Achievements:

Reduced the recruitment cycle time by 25% through process enhancements, resulting in prompt candidate placement.

• Increased workforce diversity by 15% through targeted recruitment initiatives for veterans and underrepresented groups.

Enhanced employee retention by 20% by implementing comprehensive employee engagement and retention strategies.

Led comprehensive recruitment and placement operations, aligning efforts with federal hiring standards, veterans’ preference, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) objectives.

Provided strategic guidance to hiring managers, optimizing recruitment strategies, and ensuring compliance with federal policies.

• Managed the full recruitment process using USA Staffing and other HRIS tools, from job analysis to candidate selection.

• Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.

Key Achievements:

**Streamlined Recruitment Processes**

Implemented streamlined recruitment processes, leading to a 30% increase in efficiency, and enhanced collaboration with hiring managers.

Launched veteran-focused recruitment programs, resulting in a 20% boost in veteran hiring.

Improved onboarding processes, enhancing the candidate experience, and fostering long-term retention.

Oversaw human resources operations, focusing on recruitment, placement, and retention, ensuring compliance with federal hiring guidelines and veterans' preference policies.

Collaborated with leadership to develop and execute strategies for acquiring and placing critical healthcare talent.

Provided expert advice on Title 5 regulations, performance management, and equitable hiring practices.

• Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment brought forward by employees or external sources.

Key Achievements:

Streamlined workflows and enhanced team collaboration, resulting in a 20% reduction in the time-to-hire process.

Implemented targeted strategies to increase veteran placements by 15%, focusing on transitioning service

members, and disabled veterans.

• Maintained employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of all documents.
• Developed job postings for open positions and managed applicant tracking system.
• Monitored compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Processed new hire paperwork and conducted onboarding orientations.
• Conducted exit interviews to determine reasons for employee departures.
• Prepared reports regarding personnel related activities such as turnover rate, absenteeism.
• Provided assistance in the performance management process, including setting goals and objectives.
• Compiled data from various sources to prepare statistical reports on human resources activity.
• Coordinated training sessions for employees on topics such as safety, sexual harassment prevention.
• Organized company events such as team building activities or holiday parties.
• Performed payroll functions including calculating hours worked and overtime pay rates.