Alia Highley Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Partners with HRBP to coordinate and implement onboarding, learning & development, performance management, and engagement programs for Charlotte, Houston, Indianapolis and Atlanta.
• Lead the development and execution of onboarding activities to ensure new hire associates acclimate to the business and begin adding value as soon as possible – orientation, new hire paperwork, creation of first week.
• Schedules, conducts and documents 90-day check in interviews with new associates.
• Align ARCO’s mission and Core Values through management of cultural engagement events that enhance sense of inclusion, community, and increased performance (event coordination such as: book clubs, happy hours, office.
• Assist HRBP in creating, preparing, and analyzing surveys and reports.
• Maximize relationship between associates and ARCO through associate relations (birthday & anniversary celebrations, stay interviews, HR inquiries).

• Partnered with local Recruiters to create and implement strategic sourcing strategies for all talent needs.
• Reviewed direct applicants & qualify against criteria specified for the role.
• Posted new job openings in iCIMS applicant tracking system.
• Managed & posted job postings on external job boards and track expenses.
• Coordinated interviews, schedule and arrange travel for candidates, and request travel reimbursement when necessary.
• Lead the full-cycle of ARCO Design/Build’s robust college recruiting program to include: research of college programs, career fair registration, posting of jobs to college/universities portals, review of resumes.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Provided support to a team of four recruiters throughout the full life cycle hiring process
• Sourced exceptional talent for PR, Financial and Technical positions while utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other social media channels
• Evaluated and screened applicant resumes and cover letters in order to share new applicants and ensure follow-up with candidates
• Phone screened potential candidates for entry-level positions
• Compiled and analyzed research on competitors in order to find top talent
• Performed professional reference checks in the United States and London

Edwardsville, IL

• Provided consultation and assistance in person and online to students with resume development and evaluate existing resumes based on job requirements and skills
• Coached students on interview preparation, cover letter writing, job application process and answer general career counseling questions
• Effectively performed administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, taking messages and running front office as needed
• Provided support to Co-op team members by posting jobs on Cougar Jobline, answering questions from students and assisting with other requests as needed
• Recruited students at various campus events to use career development services
• Successfully assisted in preparing and representing the department when attending multiple events scheduled throughout the semester in order to market services offered

Master Of Public Administration And Policy Analysis, 3.9 Gpa

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Community Health Education, 3.3 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Eta Sigma Gamma