Janae Reed

• Integrated new programs and resources and reinvigorated existing ones to support a positive company culture.
• Developed programming to promote skills, talent, and high achievement among minority populations. Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee engagement and retention. Increased retention by 15% within 1 year. Counseled administration, faculty, and staff regarding EMployee relations including harassment, hiring practices, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues. Developed strategies to promote diversity in faculty and staff hiring and actively participated in building strong networks and recruitment sources. Helped to develop and implement new policies, trainings and procedures through effective change management and strategic planning Supported the organization through 3 acquisitions and 2 leadership changes over a 2 year period.

Partnered with C-suite and department managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently create a strategic hiring plan. Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications. Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and coordinated formal management interviews. Worked with the management team and internship program director to coordinate & improve the program. Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications. Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees in HRIS systems. Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior. Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations, and provided onboarding for new employees. Worked to develop and lead mentorship programs, as well as career planning programs, to include program requirements, curriculum, and confluence page, etc.

Collaborate and confer with hiring managers to identify personal needs, job specifications, job duties, and skills. Screen applicants and conduct initial phone and/or video interviews with potential candidates. Maintain and track applicant profiles in ATS. Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers. Develop recruiting and staffing best practices and determine areas for improvement on a continuous basis—source candidates from multiple platforms.

Identifying future hiring needs internally and externally, designing job descriptions, sourcing candidates through various databases and social media, and conducting interviews. Keeping abreast of employment laws and legislation. Sourcing and developing business and maintaining a client base. Help process payroll—complete disciplinary action sessions. In one month, I helped lead a team to fill over 150 jobs, increased gross margin by 10%, and increased our client list by 20.