Pooja Ananda
Human Resources Assistant at Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Assistant
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Sockeye
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruitment Manager + DEI Lead
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Apr 2022 - Jul 2023
• Identify agency’s talent needs by working closely with leadership and project management team • Create job descriptions, post roles, screen, interview, and manage the hiring process alongside the hiring managers for new full-time employees • Research and recommend an applicant tracking system (ATS), then help implement/manage that system • Conduct meetups with potential candidates, interns, freelancers, etc. • Filter and vet all emails/phone calls regarding job opportunities at… Show more • Identify agency’s talent needs by working closely with leadership and project management team • Create job descriptions, post roles, screen, interview, and manage the hiring process alongside the hiring managers for new full-time employees • Research and recommend an applicant tracking system (ATS), then help implement/manage that system • Conduct meetups with potential candidates, interns, freelancers, etc. • Filter and vet all emails/phone calls regarding job opportunities at Sockeye • Continue evolving and finding ways to enhance the allocation/recruiting process • Identify and problem solve allocation/workload issues as needed • Reach out to freelancers when needed to check interest/availability on specific projects • Participate in industry and recruiting network events, particularly ones with a focus on diversity • Work with the studio and hiring manager to oversee the onboarding process of new hires • Facilitate exit process for departing staff including exit interviews • Help drive agency culture in collaboration with leadership (with a focus on DE&I) • Employee relations: Assist in creating a safe space for employees to come with concerns around DE&I Show less • Identify agency’s talent needs by working closely with leadership and project management team • Create job descriptions, post roles, screen, interview, and manage the hiring process alongside the hiring managers for new full-time employees • Research and recommend an applicant tracking system (ATS), then help implement/manage that system • Conduct meetups with potential candidates, interns, freelancers, etc. • Filter and vet all emails/phone calls regarding job opportunities at… Show more • Identify agency’s talent needs by working closely with leadership and project management team • Create job descriptions, post roles, screen, interview, and manage the hiring process alongside the hiring managers for new full-time employees • Research and recommend an applicant tracking system (ATS), then help implement/manage that system • Conduct meetups with potential candidates, interns, freelancers, etc. • Filter and vet all emails/phone calls regarding job opportunities at Sockeye • Continue evolving and finding ways to enhance the allocation/recruiting process • Identify and problem solve allocation/workload issues as needed • Reach out to freelancers when needed to check interest/availability on specific projects • Participate in industry and recruiting network events, particularly ones with a focus on diversity • Work with the studio and hiring manager to oversee the onboarding process of new hires • Facilitate exit process for departing staff including exit interviews • Help drive agency culture in collaboration with leadership (with a focus on DE&I) • Employee relations: Assist in creating a safe space for employees to come with concerns around DE&I Show less
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CINDER
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Aug 2020 - Mar 2022
• Create and lead employee orientation • Cultivate a safe place for employees, support them through their employment with Cinder • Handled difficult conversations, coaching, employee support and terminations • Maintain assignments and employee relations including managing complaints, recognition, PTO, time & attendance • Manage customer relations to place employees and ensure positive team dynamics and ensure timely placements at our client site • Create standard operating… Show more • Create and lead employee orientation • Cultivate a safe place for employees, support them through their employment with Cinder • Handled difficult conversations, coaching, employee support and terminations • Maintain assignments and employee relations including managing complaints, recognition, PTO, time & attendance • Manage customer relations to place employees and ensure positive team dynamics and ensure timely placements at our client site • Create standard operating procedures to ensure that policies and processes stay consistent • Collaborate with the client’s management team to ensure values are aligned • Maintain excellent relationships with candidates and employees • Maintain updates to the ATS to ensure new and current candidates are attended to • Manage the full cycle recruiting process • Conduct employee interviews and new hire orientation Show less • Create and lead employee orientation • Cultivate a safe place for employees, support them through their employment with Cinder • Handled difficult conversations, coaching, employee support and terminations • Maintain assignments and employee relations including managing complaints, recognition, PTO, time & attendance • Manage customer relations to place employees and ensure positive team dynamics and ensure timely placements at our client site • Create standard operating… Show more • Create and lead employee orientation • Cultivate a safe place for employees, support them through their employment with Cinder • Handled difficult conversations, coaching, employee support and terminations • Maintain assignments and employee relations including managing complaints, recognition, PTO, time & attendance • Manage customer relations to place employees and ensure positive team dynamics and ensure timely placements at our client site • Create standard operating procedures to ensure that policies and processes stay consistent • Collaborate with the client’s management team to ensure values are aligned • Maintain excellent relationships with candidates and employees • Maintain updates to the ATS to ensure new and current candidates are attended to • Manage the full cycle recruiting process • Conduct employee interviews and new hire orientation Show less
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TPD® Workforce & HR Solutions
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Canada
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staffing Coordinator
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
TPD is an international Workforce and HR Solutions company that partners with our clients and talent pool to help people succeed and help organizations perform. Founded in 1980, TPD works with people, for people, and about people; providing scalable HR solutions that are backed by the best retention programs and service guarantees in the industry. TPD is an international Workforce and HR Solutions company that partners with our clients and talent pool to help people succeed and help organizations perform. Founded in 1980, TPD works with people, for people, and about people; providing scalable HR solutions that are backed by the best retention programs and service guarantees in the industry.
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RealWear, Inc.
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United States
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Generalist
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Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
Assists in creating documentation for all new hires, and continued to build files in accordance with HR protocol Work as a reliable and dedicated team member in the HR department, dedicated to fostering the mission for RealWear Assists in sourcing and recruiting talent to fill open positions Assists in maintaining all hard copy files for the HR department Educate, influence and enable the business to hire the right talent Assists in updating all Benefits information, while… Show more Assists in creating documentation for all new hires, and continued to build files in accordance with HR protocol Work as a reliable and dedicated team member in the HR department, dedicated to fostering the mission for RealWear Assists in sourcing and recruiting talent to fill open positions Assists in maintaining all hard copy files for the HR department Educate, influence and enable the business to hire the right talent Assists in updating all Benefits information, while extending important knowledge pertaining to Benefits for employees Show less Assists in creating documentation for all new hires, and continued to build files in accordance with HR protocol Work as a reliable and dedicated team member in the HR department, dedicated to fostering the mission for RealWear Assists in sourcing and recruiting talent to fill open positions Assists in maintaining all hard copy files for the HR department Educate, influence and enable the business to hire the right talent Assists in updating all Benefits information, while… Show more Assists in creating documentation for all new hires, and continued to build files in accordance with HR protocol Work as a reliable and dedicated team member in the HR department, dedicated to fostering the mission for RealWear Assists in sourcing and recruiting talent to fill open positions Assists in maintaining all hard copy files for the HR department Educate, influence and enable the business to hire the right talent Assists in updating all Benefits information, while extending important knowledge pertaining to Benefits for employees Show less
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CINDER
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Lead
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
Manage the recruitment of new hire classes Work with the client to ensure the best candidates are hired for the role Source candidates that have related experience and would be a good fit for the role Serve as a recourse to employees that need additional coaching and support Cultivate a safe space for employees Provide excellent communication skills to members of my team and the client to ensure the job is being completed to satisfaction Provide coaching, difficult… Show more Manage the recruitment of new hire classes Work with the client to ensure the best candidates are hired for the role Source candidates that have related experience and would be a good fit for the role Serve as a recourse to employees that need additional coaching and support Cultivate a safe space for employees Provide excellent communication skills to members of my team and the client to ensure the job is being completed to satisfaction Provide coaching, difficult conversations and any human recourse related services to employees Be organized and complete tasks in a timely manner Show less Manage the recruitment of new hire classes Work with the client to ensure the best candidates are hired for the role Source candidates that have related experience and would be a good fit for the role Serve as a recourse to employees that need additional coaching and support Cultivate a safe space for employees Provide excellent communication skills to members of my team and the client to ensure the job is being completed to satisfaction Provide coaching, difficult… Show more Manage the recruitment of new hire classes Work with the client to ensure the best candidates are hired for the role Source candidates that have related experience and would be a good fit for the role Serve as a recourse to employees that need additional coaching and support Cultivate a safe space for employees Provide excellent communication skills to members of my team and the client to ensure the job is being completed to satisfaction Provide coaching, difficult conversations and any human recourse related services to employees Be organized and complete tasks in a timely manner Show less
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bareMinerals
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United States
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Key Holder
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
Lead the team to success, help team members achieve personal goals as well as store goals Assist with employee relations concerns Cultivate a client-focused environment and ensure that each and every client received prime services Apply makeup to clients while also teaching them how to apply it themselves Lead the team to success, help team members achieve personal goals as well as store goals Assist with employee relations concerns Cultivate a client-focused environment and ensure that each and every client received prime services Apply makeup to clients while also teaching them how to apply it themselves
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Famous Footwear
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Team Manager
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
Recognized and rewarded outstanding work performance to cultivate a positive and collaborative customer service culture. Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction. Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store's efficiency Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities. Recognized and rewarded outstanding work performance to cultivate a positive and collaborative customer service culture. Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction. Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store's efficiency Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
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Education
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Portland Community College
Public Health