Akaiya Thomas
Manager i Background and Certifications @Dallas Independent School District
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WORK HISTORY
Manager i Background and Certifications @Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX, US
Develop and oversee staffing processes for incoming candidates to the district for auxiliary systems including background, certification, and contracts.Supervise the administration of criminal background checks and certification validation for incoming employees who hold certification/licensure requirements.Serve as a resource person to administrators and employees on certification issues, and act as liaison with the certification compliance team.Consult with state and federal programs to ensure staffing functions are executed within regulations and guidelines set forth by the respective entities.Attend various project development and process meetings or partnering sessions and assist in identifying methods to expedite the hiring process.Research best practices and trends from other school districts and corporations to build efficient department staffing processes.Support the leadership team of Human Capital Management to ensure the department is able to meet its hiring goals.Using data, develop and oversee the implementation of a staffing plan.
EDUCATION
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT AKAIYA THOMAS
Welcome to my LinkedIn profile!I am an accomplished operations and recruitment leader with a wealth of experience in devising and executing effective organizational strategies, HR policies, and operational practices to drive efficiency and achieve excellence.As a results-oriented and performance-driven professional, I have a proven track record of building, leading, and supervising high-performing cross-functional teams. With my leadership, these teams have consistently surpassed individual and organizational objectives, delivering exceptional results.I thrive in fast-paced and continuously evolving environments, where my motivation and self-starting nature allow me to develop and manage projects that yield desired outcomes. My ability to establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), service level agreements (SLAs), process improvement plans, and effective staff and leadership development interventions has consistently contributed to business growth and enhanced service quality.Beyond my operational expertise, I possess keen financial and business acumen, enabling me to develop revenue growth and financial management strategies that drive success. Furthermore, I have excelled in fostering and maintaining lasting business relationships with clients, sales teams, and management personnel across all corporate levels.With a deep understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws, I have successfully devised HR policies that drive employee engagement, ensure employee success, and support personal and professional growth. I am also recognized as a culture builder, leading by example, fostering core values, and inspiring others through effective communication.Areas of Expertise:• Organizational Change Management• Staff & Leadership Development• Talent Pipeline Management• Operational & Performance Improvement• Project Governance & Management• Human Resources Management• Technology Implementation• Stakeholder Management• Employee EngagementTechnical Proficiencies:Asana | Dayforce | Ceridian | Sage Intacct | QuickBooks | Bill | Bill Spend +Expense | Salesforce | Google Workspace | Microsoft Office Suite | PeopleSoft | Crystal Reports | Applicant Tracking | Lotus Notes | CRM | Qualtrics | SharePoint | Power BII am passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to drive positive change and achieve outstanding results. Let\'s connect and explore how we can collaborate to achieve our professional goals together.
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