Te'Airra Easter
Columbia,MD
Summary
HR Professional with extensive experience in HR operations, employee engagement, full-cycle recruiting, and HR program support. Known for fostering positive employee experiences, optimizing HR processes, and partnering with leadership to enhance organizational culture and performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist II, HR Operations
Maryland Oncology Hematology
Beltsville, Maryland
2020.03 - Current
- Lead day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, benefits support, employee relations, and compliance.
- Coordinate full-cycle recruiting, interview scheduling, and candidate communication using ICIMS ATS.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and events to strengthen culture and retention.
- Partner with HR leadership on performance management, training, compensation, and policy initiatives.
- Manage new hire orientation and ensure a smooth employee experience from recruitment through onboarding.
- Develop training materials and facilitate onboarding for new employees.
- Assist with payroll processing by verifying timekeeping records.
Security Officer (Weekend On‑Call)
Allied Universal
Washington, District of Columbia
2019.01 - 2026.01
- Protect premises by monitoring activity, reviewing surveillance, and conducting security patrols.
- Ensure compliance with legal and company standards to maintain organizational safety.
- Document reports, incidents, observations, and critical information with accuracy.
Recruiter (Independent Contractor)
WEConnect International
Washington, District of Columbia
2021.11 - 2022.08
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Conducted candidate screenings to assess qualifications and cultural fit.
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Jitjatjo
Washington, District of Columbia
2019.02 - 2019.11
- Developed hiring strategies for high‑volume food and beverage roles in a startup environment.
- Built talent pipelines and market analysis reports to forecast hiring needs.
- Managed sourcing through social platforms and ATS tools, executing full‑cycle recruiting.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Maintained relationships with external recruitment agencies and other sources of talent acquisition.
HR Recruiter/Staffing Manager
HireONE Staffing/JSC
Washington, District of Columbia
2017.03 - 2019.01
- Partnered with leadership to determine staffing needs and develop hiring plans.
- Built applicant pipelines by engaging colleges, community programs, and job networks.
- Processed onboarding documentation including I‑9s, new hire records, and terminations.
- Conducted interviews, reference checks, and qualification assessments.
Executive Assistant / Asst HR Mgr (Promoted)
K‑Fit Consulting
Crofton, Maryland
2008.07 - 2017.03
- Supported HR operations including employee relations, benefits programs, and recruitment.
- Designed and launched new benefit programs including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Created newsletters, employee events, and team‑building initiatives to improve morale.
- Developed HR policies and procedures aligned with organizational growth.
Education
B.S. - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland University College
Skills
- HR operations and compliance
- Talent acquisition
- Benefits administration
- Employee relations management
- Employee engagement and culture initiatives
- Employee engagement and culture building
- Full-cycle recruiting and onboarding
- Performance management support
- Cross-functional partnerships and communication
- HRIS: ICIMS, Taleo, Workbright, Oasis, Workday
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ADP
- E‑Verify
- Elavon Portal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recruiter (Independent Contractor)
WEConnect International
2021.11 - 2022.08
HR Generalist II, HR Operations
Maryland Oncology Hematology
2020.03 - Current
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Jitjatjo
2019.02 - 2019.11
Security Officer (Weekend On‑Call)
Allied Universal
2019.01 - 2026.01
HR Recruiter/Staffing Manager
HireONE Staffing/JSC
2017.03 - 2019.01
Executive Assistant / Asst HR Mgr (Promoted)
K‑Fit Consulting
2008.07 - 2017.03
B.S. - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland University College