Open To Work
LyAsia Shirden
Summary
Human Resources professional with experience in public-sector and higher education environments, providing full-cycle HR support and strategic guidance to leadership and staff. Known for a people-centered approach and a strong commitment to service, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
UConn Health
09.2024 - Current
- Advise hiring managers on recruitment strategies, candidate pipelines, and hiring timelines to meet workforce needs.
- Ensure compliant hiring practices by guiding stakeholders on compensation, policies, and union agreements.
- Partner with Labor Relations and union stakeholders to administer layoff recall, reemployment processes, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Act as liaison between management and HR stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of staffing and employee-related matters.
Human Resources Associate
UConn Health
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Onboarded over 250+ employees across multiple departments, ensuring accuracy of documentation and personnel records.
- Facilitated biweekly new hire orientation, enhancing new employee experience and integration into company culture.
- Maintained confidential HR data and generated reports to support workforce planning and operational decision-making.
Human Resources Associate
Hartford Public Schools
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Led weekly orientation sessions and supported a high-volume recruitment cycle for both certified and non-certified positions.
- Coordinated personnel actions, including assignment changes and separations, in support of HR Generalists and school principals to ensure effective staffing.
- Managed district secretary testing and processed PA 16-67 Employment Eligibility Verifications (EEVs) to ensure compliance with state law and district policy.
Recruiter
Oak Hill
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for 100+ positions across multiple locations, ensuring timely and efficient hiring outcomes.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and implement recruitment strategies that aligned with team objectives.
- Produced and maintained recruitment reports using Excel, providing insights into hiring metrics and progress for informed decision-making.
- Represented organization at job fairs and recruitment events, supporting workforce outreach initiatives.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
University of Connecticut
Hartford, CT12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Human Resource Management
Johnson And Wales University
Providence, RI01-2022
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding & Position Management
- Talent Assessment
- Recruitment Strategies
- Offer Negotiation
- Applicant Tracking
- Public sector experience
Websites
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
UConn Health
09.2024 - Current
Human Resources Associate
UConn Health
10.2023 - 09.2024
Human Resources Associate
Hartford Public Schools
04.2023 - 10.2023
Recruiter
Oak Hill
06.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Public Administration - Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Human Resource Management
Johnson And Wales University