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 schedule, I-9 verification, new hire announcement, etc. • 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 outings, etc.). • 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). • Supports learning and development programs that ensure ARCO’s human capital meets and exceeds business objectives as soon as possible (training coordination, tracking, maintenance, creation, etc.).• Works with outside vendors to schedule and coordinate lunch & learns. • Serve as a resource for internal customers (associates), providing information on HR processes and programs; escalate inquiries as appropriate. • Manages ARCO University (LMS) for associates. • Acts as a liaison with benefits and payroll for related questions and associate needs.• Assist HRBP with other various tasks and projects.

• 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, targeted student outreach, post-fair follow-up and coordination of next steps, tracking future leads, etc.• Attended and assist with college recruiting fairs as needed.• Built strategic partnerships with and opportunities for furthering ARCO’s brand with targeted universities including: coordination of information sessions, networking events, in-class presentations, and more.• Initiated testing for candidates, including follow up and tracking.• Managed background check process and conduct reference checks for candidates.

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 • Posted and edited job requisitions in Taleo in addition to posting jobs on university/career websites• Manageed FH’s careers inbox while responding to general inquiries regarding requisitions and career interests and questions• Helped manage the Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship Program through outreach, reviewing applications (resume, writing samples, etc.), managing the diversity inbox and keeping various staff up to date on various aspects of the program• Sought out diverse partnerships with various organizations, campuses and groups throughout the United States in order to uphold FH’s diversity initiatives and seek out opportunities for FH’s recruiting team• Helped manage new hire outreach regarding FH’s on-boarding site in order to understand new hires experience and analyze any feedback• Responsible for taking weekly staff meeting notes and monthly Talent Acquisition notes and dispersing them throughout the department in a timely manner• Performed other various tasks as needed such as maintaining employee’s files and organizing Invitations to Self-Identify and Disability Status forms

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 • Entered and tracked data for multiple functions based on each student and deadline in the General Business Administration Program which comprises over 200 students each semester • Trained incoming practicum students on resume critiquing

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