Tikeyah Varner
People Operations & Talent Acquisition Specialist
McDonough,GA
Summary
People Operations and Talent Acquisition professional with experience supporting recruiting and employee lifecycle processes, including candidate coordination, onboarding, HRIS administration, and hiring manager support. Experienced in high-volume hiring environments, delivering strong candidate experiences while maintaining compliance. Holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Employment Law and is known for balancing operational accuracy with clear, people-centered communication. Experienced supporting remote and cross-site teams and helping drive hiring and onboarding processes efficiently.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
People Operations Specialist
Ryder Supply Chain Solutions
06.2024 - Current
- Support recruitment lifecycle activities including interview scheduling, candidate communications, onboarding coordination, and hiring logistics across multiple business functions
- Serve as a primary candidate and new hire point of contact, ensuring timely follow-up, clear pre-employment communication, and positive candidate experience
- Coordinate interview calendars and logistics with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to support efficient hiring processes
- Maintain recruiting and employee data within HRIS and tracking systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
- Assist with pre-employment documentation, onboarding workflows, and new hire readiness activities
HR Coordinator
The Addison Group
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported end-to-end employee lifecycle administration across onboarding, job changes, terminations, and leave transactions for multi-state workforce
- Processed HRIS and personnel updates while maintaining compliance with employment policies and documentation standards
- Served as first point of contact for employee HR inquiries related to benefits, PTO, and company policies
- Coordinated onboarding workflows including documentation collection, system access setup, and hiring record tracking
- Partnered with Payroll and HR leadership to support compliance audits, record corrections, and employee data verification
- Assisted with offboarding coordination including documentation, system updates, and final pay processing
Candidate Experience Partner
Rivian
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported talent acquisition operations within high-volume recruiting environment
- Coordinated candidate scheduling, interview logistics, and hiring manager communications across multiple requisitions
- Managed ATS updates and candidate workflow tracking to maintain data integrity and recruiting visibility
- Provided pre-employment information and candidate guidance throughout recruitment lifecycle
- Delivered consistent follow-up and communication to improve candidate engagement and hiring efficiency
- Supported recruiters with interview preparation, candidate coordination, and recruitment process administration
HR Support
Randstad
2021 - 2022
- Provided front-line HR support to employees and leaders across a multi-state remote workforce, advising on policies, benefits, leave processes, and employment procedures
- Supported onboarding and employee transitions by guiding new hires and existing employees through HR processes, documentation requirements, and system navigation
- Partnered with HR leadership and internal teams to support leave of absence coordination, employee status changes, and workforce updates
Education
MA - HR & Employment Law
Texas A&M University
Fort Worth, TX01.2023
BA - Communication
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12-2016
Skills
- Management
- Data Accuracy and Documentation
- Requisition support
- Screening and interview coordination
- Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS
- Offer and onboarding workflows
- Compliance and background processes
- HR Compliance
- Talent management
Timeline
People Operations Specialist
Ryder Supply Chain Solutions
06.2024 - Current
HR Coordinator
The Addison Group
05.2024 - 06.2025
Candidate Experience Partner
Rivian
03.2023 - 05.2024
HR Support
Randstad
2021 - 2022
MA - HR & Employment Law
Texas A&M University
BA - Communication
Valdosta State University