Qualim Williams
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Human Resources and education professional with over seven years of leadership experience supporting recruitment, employee relations, compliance, staff supervision, and performance management in regulated environments. Experienced in full cycle hiring, onboarding, HR documentation, and resolving workplace concerns with professionalism and discretion. Background in educational settings with hands on responsibility for people operations and staff support. Holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Human Resources. Seeking an HR Generalist or HR Operations role while remaining open to education based leadership opportunities that include HR and personnel management responsibilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Assistant Director
Child Time / The Learning Care Group
Somerset, NJ
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Led full cycle recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of instructional and support staff.
- Administered new hire documentation, background checks, licensing requirements, and maintained confidential personnel files.
- Oversaw compliance with company policies and state licensing regulations, preparing documentation for audits and inspections.
- Managed employee relations matters including performance coaching, corrective action documentation, and conflict resolution.
- Supported staff retention efforts through engagement initiatives and professional development coordination.
- Assisted with workforce planning, scheduling, and payroll coordination to maintain appropriate staffing ratios.
Paraprofessional
Roselle Park School District
Roselle Park, NJ
10.2021 - 09.2025
- Maintained accurate documentation and progress records in compliance with district policies.
- Collected and analyzed behavioral and academic data to support reporting and program compliance.
- Collaborated with educators and administrators to implement structured plans while maintaining confidentiality.
- Applied crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies to maintain a safe environment.
Site Director
The Work-Family Connection
Roselle Park, NJ
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Supervised and evaluated staff performance, providing coaching, feedback, and performance documentation.
- Participated in recruitment and onboarding of new employees, supporting alignment with organizational policies and culture.
- Addressed employee relations concerns, resolving workplace conflicts and maintaining a productive team environment.
- Maintained compliance with internal policies, program regulations, and safety standards.
- Managed scheduling, time tracking, and operational documentation for staff.
- Led team meetings and professional development sessions to improve performance and accountability.
Assistant Site Director
The Work-Family Connection
Roselle Park, NJ
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported daily operations including staff supervision, scheduling, and compliance monitoring.
- Assisted with onboarding and training of new hires.
- Coordinated documentation and reporting to meet organizational standards.
- Partnered with leadership to improve operational efficiency and team performance.
Peer Mentor
Newark Youth One-Stop Career Center
Newark, NJ
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained participant records and documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Supported program compliance through data entry and reporting.
- Provided one on one guidance while tracking participant development and engagement.
Teacher
The Work-Family Connection
Florham Park, NJ
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed classroom operations while adhering to organizational policies and safety standards.
- Maintained detailed documentation of student progress and behavioral interventions.
- Collaborated with leadership to support program improvement and staff coordination.
Office Assistant
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained digital and physical records with accuracy and organization.
- Performed data entry, file management, and administrative support functions.
- Prepared spreadsheets and documents to support departmental operations.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Concentration
12.2025
- Distinguished graduate
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
01.2022
- Member, Chi Alpha Epsilon
- Member, National Society of Leadership and Success
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Onboarding and Offboarding
- Employee Relations / Supervision
- Performance Management
- HR Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Policy Compliance and Audits
- Conflict Resolution
- Workforce Planning and Scheduling
- Data Tracking and Reporting
- Confidentiality and Ethics
Certification
Instructional Substitute | Valid through July 2028
Timeline
Preschool Assistant Director - Child Time / The Learning Care Group
10.2025 - 12.2025
Paraprofessional - Roselle Park School District
10.2021 - 09.2025
Assistant Site Director - The Work-Family Connection
09.2021 - 06.2022
Site Director - The Work-Family Connection
08.2021 - 08.2025
Peer Mentor - Newark Youth One-Stop Career Center
07.2021 - 08.2021
Teacher - The Work-Family Connection
01.2020 - 04.2021
Office Assistant - New Jersey City University
07.2019 - 05.2020
American College of Education - Master of Science, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Concentration
New Jersey City University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology