Sherese Armstrong
Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Generalist
Hueytown,AL
Summary
Dedicated Human Resources professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational vision.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Sourcing Specialist
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County
Birmingham, AL
02.2022 - Current
- Consult with management and appointing authorities to implement strategic full cycle recruiting plans that will improve applicant flow and build and attract talent pipeline for hard to fill job titles
- Develop and implement branding and recruitment strategies for all positions in the Merit System of Jefferson County that includes nearly 8,000 positions, serving 22 jurisdictions (17 cities and 5 county-wide agencies)
- Utilize PeopleAdmin, Workday, and Lawson Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to streamline applicant tracking
- Research previous registers and requisitions to recruit and find eligible candidates and inform them of current job postings
- Attend community recruiting events and college/university career fairs to recruit and educate potential candidates on careers within the Merit System
- Experience sourcing for a diverse applicant pool and understand the fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to create and maintain a successful workplace
- Participate on interview panels and assist with testing administration for PBJC to retain top talent
- Helpdesk expert proficient in resetting user accounts and excellent in providing user account support
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously including career events, colleges/universities, community fairs, and branding event schedules, well as competing priorities and short deadlines
- Complete event registration, W-9’s, purchase orders, hotel accommodations, vehicle motor pool reservation, and all other travel related documents
- Develop marketing strategies for positions that require ongoing recruitment utilizing flyers and job ads to advertise on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Handshake, and other professional platforms
- Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to create high brand awareness among a diverse group of potential applicants
- Ensure compliance with the proper application and processes for all major rules and regulations on federal, state, and local levels
- Completed projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders
Human Resources Technician
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County
Birmingham, AL
05.2016 - 02.2022
- Created job announcements, screened applications, and certified eligible candidates according to the guidelines outlined in the Enabling Act for hiring purposes
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders from all jurisdictions including payroll coordinators, HR Managers, and Appointing Authorities to identify hiring needs and the required skills to fulfill operational needs
- Trained and educated employees on policies and procedures, the appeal process, and Merit System guidelines
- Participated in the jurisdiction’s top candidate selection process through full cycle recruiting
- Created demographic reports through research and compile data to determine the Adverse Impact Analysis to maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion within the talent pipeline
- Reviewed Employee Relations report to identify previous employees with a negative rehire status
- Planned and executed departmental projects, identified resources for team building activities, as well as evaluated the impact by establishing a survey for results
- Processed reinstatements, Provisional Appointment Request, and used Excel to export spreadsheet to track applicant data
Administrative Clerk
Birmingham Police Headquarters
Birmingham, AL
06.2008 - 05.2016
- Maintained professional working relationships with various police staff
- Prepared records, memos, and documents with personal identifiable information
- Managed and organized requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices
- Oversaw personnel records and perform daily payroll functions
- Reviewed police reports for missing information and took appropriate corrective action
- Enforced company policies and procedures
- Entered over 600 original police reports into New World NCIC system while ensuring deadlines were met
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations
- Entered serialized stolen property information into State and Federal database files
- Developed improvements to enhance business reporting capabilities, support success training processes and track departmental goals
- Composed inter-office correspondence and provided police and accident reports
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management, Human Resource & Organizational Development
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management, Human Resources Management
Ashford University
Leading People Certificate Completed - undefined
Personnel - undefined
Board of Jefferson County, The Spark Learning Center
Skills
Project Management
Communication and Public Relations skills
Proficiency in HR candidate tracking systems and HR employment systems
Recruitment
Organizational Development
Talent management
Time Management
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
Member of AACE (Alabama Association for Colleges and Employers)
Timeline
Talent Sourcing Specialist
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County
02.2022 - Current
Human Resources Technician
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County
05.2016 - 02.2022
Administrative Clerk
Birmingham Police Headquarters
06.2008 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Human Resource Management, Human Resource & Organizational Development
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management, Human Resources Management
Ashford University
Leading People Certificate Completed - undefined
Personnel - undefined
Board of Jefferson County, The Spark Learning Center