Shiraz Tarakjian
3611 Greenway Avenue, Royal Oak MI,MI
Summary
First generation HR professional with 4 years of strong knowledge of common human resources operations and policy administration. Possessing a strong understanding of employment laws, talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives to enhance employee engagement, streamline HR processes, and drive organizational growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
Ayar Law Group - Michigan Tax Law Attorneys
07.2023 - Current
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Identified HR training needs for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives and within company to reach business goals.
- Implemented both an HRIS (ADP Workforce) software to streamline HR processes and a Semi-Annual Performance Evaluation Plan
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
HR Manager
Historic Tours Of America
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervising a team of department managers with the task of organizing workloads and staff assignments/schedules to ensure efficiency.
- Overseeing legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Recommending, initiating and finalizing HR actions regarding faculty and staff management, compensation, and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding/orientation.
- Managing employee relations by investigating and escalating when necessary
- Implementing standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
HR Generalist
ClearView Healthcare Partners
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Remained knowledgeable of tracking, and communicating population numbers (headcount, exits, leave of absence etc.) for 500 employees
- Actively respond to employee inquiries related to leaves, benefits, HR operations, employment verifications
- Onboard and deliver new hire orientation for all US employees
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, onboarding processes and talent management.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates for 60 requisitions
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders
- Managed relationships with relevant vendors, organizations, and agencies (e.g., external talent agencies, campus career centers, professional societies)
National Recruiter
Planet Professional
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Experienced in identifying, interviewing, qualifying, evaluating, and negotiating rates for applicants
- Sourced and screened candidates, prepped for interviews, presented final offers, maintained relationships
- Recruit candidates at all levels from Junior accountants, Staff Accountants, Accounting manager, HR coordinator, HR generalist, to CEO's, Controller's, and VP/Director
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Studies, Communications, Business Management, Economics
The University of Michigan
12.2018
Skills
- Generating Reports
- Information Sourcing
- Confidential Records Management
- Policy Implementation
- HRIS Systems : UKG (UltiPro/Kronos), ADP Workforce Now, Netsuite, Paychex Flex
- ATS Systems : Jobvite and Bullhorn Novo, Career Builder, Indeed, Zip Recruiter
- MS office: (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Ayar Law Group - Michigan Tax Law Attorneys
07.2023 - Current
HR Manager
Historic Tours Of America
12.2022 - 06.2023
HR Generalist
ClearView Healthcare Partners
09.2021 - 11.2022
National Recruiter
Planet Professional
01.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Studies, Communications, Business Management, Economics
The University of Michigan
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