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Tyiesha Keys

Tyiesha Keys

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

Result-driven Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist with 13 plus years of experience. I am highly skilled with sourcing talent, building pipelines, scheduling interviewing and collaborating committee meetings. Worked with the compensation team and budget analysis department to provide budgets for created job requisitions in Workday. Conducted background checks through Hire Right and True Screen. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social media management and Google Suite. Knowledgeable of HR policies, procedures and compliance. Solution seeker thrives in challenging and fast-paced environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Howard University
03.2023 - Current
  • Conduct proactive sourcing for searches using indeed and workday, etc.
  • Identify internal an external resume candidates and built talent pipelines.
  • Update candidate records in recruiting databases.
  • Provide proactive candidate sourcing support in order to grow the talent pipeline for the identified new talent.
  • Conducting resume pre-screening and informational interviews.
  • Work with compensation team and budget department regarding grants.
  • Process budgets, promotions and transfers.
  • Assist new hires with onboarding, I-9 documents and employee benefits.
  • Participate in monthly committee meetings with the hiring manager to ensure hiring process is effective following the guidelines per department.
  • Maintain Talent Acquisition reports including vacancy report, and orientation report.
  • Provide selected candidate with offer letter after conducting a criminal background check.
  • Attends seminars, job fairs, and reviews of Internet job sites.
  • Update HR policies, standards and regulations related to staffing and employment.
  • Support the administration teams sending memo and updates regarding departments and policy.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Recruiter Manager

Canada Dry
04.2016 - 12.2022

• Processed Hired and filed 90% of all job requisitions and determined the best recruiting process

• Created and updated job requisitions as manager request

• Partnered with the hiring manager and director on a weekly basis

• Acted as liaison with area employment agencies

• Screened and interviewed applicants

• Coordinated appropriate employment testing

• Conducted employment verifications

• Extended verbal and written contingent job offer

• Conducted job fairs and social media marketing

• Source candidates through ATS – Workday and job boards

• Coordinated background checks through True Screen and new-hire drug testing

• Conducted the orientation of new employees

• Notifying the department of employee's starting date

• Completed weekly reports on employment activity

• Performed other duties as requested.

Recruiter

Washington Harris Group
01.2010 - 04.2015

• Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.

• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.

• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.

• Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.

• Verified applicant references and employment details.

• Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.

• Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.

• Oversaw full cycle recruiting for Number vacancies each quarter.

• Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications,

time-to-fill statistics and other variables.

• Advised, coached and counseled managers and staff to support human resources policies, procedures, programs and labor relations.

• Cultivated in-depth understanding of Industry trends and hiring desires.

Education

Psychology -

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
12.2025

Skills

HR information system Customer service

HR Management

HR Compliance

HR Operation Onboarding

Data Entry

NewHires

Project Management

HR Policies

Talent Acquisition Strategies

Problem Resolution

Applicant Tracking Systems

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Howard University
03.2023 - Current
Recruiter Manager - Canada Dry
04.2016 - 12.2022
Recruiter - Washington Harris Group
01.2010 - 04.2015
Liberty University - Psychology,
Tyiesha Keys