Responsible HR Assistant with strong knowledge of office administration and common human resources operations. In-depth understanding of customer service, data entry and file management. Highly skilled in reviewing policies and suggesting actionable improvements aligned with industry best practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Assistant
World Food Program
Hastings, Christ Church
07.2022 - Current
Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Human Resources Officer (Volunteer)
Bright Life Family Centre
08.2020 - Current
Employs talent acquisition skills to source and recommend viable candidates to Management
Conducts orientation for new hires, utilizing modern digital software
Maintains a system for storing and analyzing candidate’s application documents
Manage human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures
Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits and other details
Built and developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors
Facilitates full life-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, pre- screening, interviewing, extending offers, and referring qualified candidates
Developed and maintains a database to manage applications received
Coordinates pro-active market research to develop and maintain a strong network of potential talent
Key Achievements:
Contributed to an approximate 5% increase in productivity as a result of recruiting the right talent.
Innovatively co-developed the orientation process.
Co-developed the performance management system .
Co-created and implemented HR policies and procedures.
Explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations to each employee.
Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
Assisted in developing employee training and onboarding manuals for new hires.
Optometric Assistant
Harcourt Carter Optical
09.2008 - 07.2022
Drove performance of staff by motivating employees and positive work atmosphere and administering special gifts and rewards
Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence and decreasing escalations to manager's office.
Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development.
Collaborated with front office team to offer exceptional customer service.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Attracted potential customers by answering optometric questions and suggesting information about other products and services.
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.