Az'Jalaiyah Scott
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic and highly motivated Human Resources professional with experience across multiple HR functions, including talent acquisition, benefits administration, leave management, reporting, employee retention, and community outreach. Recognized for strong organizational and administrative abilities, creative problem-solving, and a people-centered approach to HR. Passionate about supporting employees and fostering positive workplace experiences while contributing to organizational success through professionalism, collaboration, and dedicated service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Reynolds Community College
- Current
- Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to develop workforce strategies and execute full-cycle recruitment initiatives while ensuring compliance with EEO/AA, VCCS, and DHRM regulations.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify staffing trends, succession needs, and recruitment challenges while recommending solutions to support organizational objectives.
- Coordinated job postings, applicant screening, interview processes, and hiring workflows using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Developed and posted job advertisements aligned with organizational and regulatory standards
- Screened and evaluated applications, prepared qualified candidate pools, and ensured timely submission to hiring committees
- Generated and managed recruitment communications, including interview scheduling and candidate notifications
- Coordinated executive-level interviews, including with senior leadership when required
- Produced monthly recruitment activity reports and maintained accurate hiring data and records
- Represented the organization at job fairs and community events to attract diverse talent
- Maintained and updated HR systems, reports, and recruitment records for compliance and audit readiness
- Managed position lifecycle activities, including creation, modification, and abolishment of roles
- Reviewed and evaluated position requests to ensure alignment with classification and compensation standards
- Advise leadership on position classification, compensation alignment, organizational structure, and workforce planning decisions to support operational goals.
- Serve as a trusted HR advisor to managers by interpreting policies, addressing employee concerns, and providing guidance on employment practices and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensured all recruitment and HR activities adhered to federal, state, and organizational policies
- Identified opportunities to improve recruitment processes and operational efficiency
- Supported HR initiatives such as employee recognition programs, benefits fairs, and wellness events
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army Reserve
05.2023 - Current
- Process personnel actions and transactions in accordance with Army regulations.
- Managing soldier’s my rank and below.
- Maintain and update personnel records and files for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with payroll preparation and distribution.
- Provide counseling and guidance to Soldiers on various HR matters, including benefits, entitlements, and career progression.
- Coordinate administrative support for unit personnel management programs.
- Prepare reports and correspondence related to HR activities.
- Utilize Army human resources systems to input and retrieve personnel information.
- Conduct briefings and orientations for Soldiers on HR policies and procedures.
- Assist in recruitment efforts, including screening applications and scheduling interviews.
- Maintaining familiarity with the United States Army policies.
Human Resources Analyst
Virginia Department of Health
04.2024 - 03.2026
- Manages the full life cycle recruitment/selection process for all wage and classified positions for assigned offices or districts; working with managers to ensure hiring and staffing needs are met.
- Assist on interview panels as required, ensuring alignment with the Department of Health’s Diversity in Interviewing Policy.
- Prepares, reviews and/or edits job announcements for various positions.
- Ensures EEO compliance throughout recruitment/selection process.
- Manages the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional interaction.
- Ensures compliance with compensation policies.
- Prepare and extend job offers, and assist with salary negotiation.
- Facilitate onboarding and organizational integration initiatives while educating employees on HR programs, policies, and workplace expectations.
- Analyze workforce and recruitment metrics to identify trends, inform staffing strategies, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
- Partner with managers to address staffing needs, employee concerns, and workforce challenges while ensuring equitable and consistent application of HR policies.
- Collaborates with HR leadership to support and promote employee recognition programs that reinforce performance, engagement, and company values.
- Maintain recruitment records and documentation in accordance with federal and state requirements.
- Conducted audits of personnel and HRIS records to ensure data integrity.
- Provide consultation to employees and management regarding leave administration, benefits, workers’ compensation, and policy interpretation while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintaining familiarity about industry trends, labor market conditions, and competitive hiring practices.
- Ensuring the timely completion of all office requests through our HRIS (ServiceNow), with all tasks finished before their respective deadlines.
- Prepares and processes HR transactions, including funding changes, supervisory updates, employment actions, separations, restricted status, pay transactions, etc.
- Maintaining familiarity with Federal, State and DHRM policies.
Human Resources Assistant/Human Resources Specialist
Virginia Union University
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed administrative duties, including handling phone calls, scheduling meetings, and maintaining calendars.
- Manage front desk and HR point of contact for visitors and employees.
- In charge of new employee “First day” experience. (e.g. campus tour, getting badge, setting up office, getting parking pass, assisting with additional paperwork)
- Managed full life-cycle recruitment including planning, sourcing, coordinating, and executing all stages of the hiring process
- Maintained exceptional candidate experience through highly organized, detail-oriented communication and management.
- Collaborated with business leaders and stakeholders to develop talent acquisition and workforce planning strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
- Developed and administered employee polls and surveys to enhance retention efforts.
- Assisted in tracking recognition participation and engagement metrics to inform people-experience initiatives.
- Responded to Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) requests and completed employment verifications.
- Built strong relationships with employees and leaders across all levels of the organization to support employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
- Reviewed and reconciled HR/payroll transactions for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain HR records and databases, ensuring all employee information is accurate and up-to-date.
- Managed organizing and maintaining personnel files and other HR documentation.
- Process employee changes (status changes, transfers, terminations) in HRIS and payroll systems.
- Assisting with payroll processing by providing necessary employee data, such as hours worked, overtime, and leave taken.
- Interpreted HR policies and procedures while advising employees and managers on benefits, employment matters, and workplace concerns.
- Managed data analysis, reporting and reconciliation.
- Administrator for ADP.
- Hosted job fairs and employee benefits enrollment fairs.
- Supported employee engagement and retention initiatives designed to enhance workplace culture and strengthen employee satisfaction.
- Prepare HR-related reports and presentations as needed upon the president’s request.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as legal requirements.
- Achieved a White Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma through VUU, demonstrating foundational knowledge of process improvement principles and methodologies.
Human Resources Admin
FedEx Ground
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinate and conduct the full-cycle recruiting and hiring process for package handlers at multiple stations/hubs, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Schedule interviews, conduct candidate interviews, and make hiring recommendations while maintaining accurate applicant files.
- Facilitate the new hire orientation process, including scheduling, ensuring completion of paperwork, and creating employee files.
- Participate in recruiting events, such as job fairs and outreach initiatives, to build strategic relationships with recruiting contacts.
- Collaborate with the talent acquisition specialist and HR business partners to support overall recruitment strategies, including peak planning and targeted activities.
- Supported employee relations activities by conducting intake discussions, addressing workplace concerns, and partnering with HR leadership to facilitate issue resolution.
- Serve as an ambassador for the employee experience, promoting a positive organizational culture.
- Update and monitor HR-related reports under the guidance of HR management, including participation in government-sponsored tax credit programs.
- Partnered with HR Business Partners and operational leaders to assess workforce needs and support staffing and talent management initiatives.
- Ensure HR BCSA compliance related to the hiring process in collaboration with HR management and partners.
- Analyze package handler turnover trends to inform sourcing and recruitment strategies.
Education
Diploma -
Manchester High School
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts
Reynolds Community College
12-2027
Skills
- Performance Management
- Workforce Planning
- Employee Relations
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- HR Compliance & Policy Administration
- Benefits Administration
- Leave Administration (FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation)
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- HRIS (Workday, ADP, F&A, Cardinal HCM, STLAR, ServiceNow)
- ATS (Workday, ADP, PageUp, PeopleAdmin)
- HR Reporting & Data Management
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
- Microsoft office suite
- Google suite
Certification
- BLS Provider
- Notary Public
Timeline
Human Resources Analyst
Virginia Department of Health
04.2024 - 03.2026
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army Reserve
05.2023 - Current
Human Resources Assistant/Human Resources Specialist
Virginia Union University
10.2022 - 04.2024
Human Resources Admin
FedEx Ground
06.2021 - 10.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Reynolds Community College
- Current
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts
Reynolds Community College
Diploma -
Manchester High School