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Tyiesha Keys

District Of Columbia,DC

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-driven individual leveraging interpersonal and Human Resource management skills to successfully manage a group and increase productivity while achieving objectives. Energetic and goal oriented with 8 plus years of experience with sourcing talent, building pipelines, scheduling, and interviewing. Knowledgeable of HR compliance and management procedures. Seeking a collaborative work and fast-paced environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Howard University
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in the design and placement of inclusive job advertisements, utilizing Howard University's existing ATS system, Workday.
  • Utilized social networking platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed for proactive sourcing.
  • Tracked and documented recruitment statuses with detailed vacancy and orientation summaries.
  • Provided proactive candidate sourcing support to grow the talent pipeline for the identified cost center support.
  • Provided support on talent acquisition interview feedback surveys to improve upon the interview and hiring process.
  • Advised hiring official(s) concerning any qualifications requirements that are inconsistent with the official position description and which require classification actions before posting, and obtained any supplementary information required for the judicious evaluation and referral of applicants.
  • Conducted pre-screening to ensure candidates meet and/or exceed minimum requirements for assigned roles, and made recommendations to hiring managers for shortlisting candidates.
  • I will make professional reference checks and record the information received.
  • Also, I will make recommendations to prospective hiring managers on the overall outcomes of professional reference checks.
  • Coordinated panel interviews and prep panelists ahead of interviews to ensure a positive experience for both panelist and candidates
  • Prepares offer of employment letters for candidates selected and notification of non-selection for appropriate personnel
  • Attends seminars, job fairs, and reviews of Internet job sites
  • Keeps abreast of new and updated standards and regulations related to staffing and employment
  • Performed other related administrative duties as assigned
  • HR information system
  • Customer service
  • HR Management
  • HR Compliance
  • HR Training and Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adaptability
  • Project Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Talent Acquisition Strategies
  • Team Building
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Problem Solving
  • Adobe Acrobat

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 to coordinate appropriate employment testing
  • Conducted employment verifications
  • Extended verbal and written contingent job offer
  • Conducted job fairs and social media marketing
  • Sourced 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
  • Managed five different locations, hiring candidates within the warehouse department, merchandise department CDL A, CDL B and non-CDL department
  • A along with managerial and supervisor positions
  • Worked with outside agencies to obtain contracts for multiple departments

Recruiter/ Onboarding Specialist

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 Training and Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adaptability
  • Project Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Talent Acquisition Strategies
  • Team Building
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Problem Solving
  • Adobe Acrobat

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Howard University
03.2023 - 06.2024

Recruiter Manager

Canada Dry
04.2016 - 12.2022

Recruiter/ Onboarding Specialist

Washington Harris Group
01.2010 - 04.2015

Psychology -

Liberty University

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