Taquisa Dortch

Strategic and collaborative HR professional with 15+ years of Human Resources experience, 7+ years in Talent Acquisition, and 16+ years in Healthcare Administration. Proven success in employee relations, investigations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, performance management, compliance, workforce planning, employee engagement, and HR operations. Experienced supporting manufacturing, healthcare, and government environments utilizing Workday, SAP, UKG, Kronos, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, and Smartsheet.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST III - STATE OF OKLAHOMA – DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

(2026-04)

Manage full-cycle HR operations including recruiting support, personnel actions, employee transactions, records management, and compliance administration.

• Review applications and conduct minimum qualification assessments to ensure candidates meet position requirements.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, and hiring manager support throughout the hiring process.
• Utilize Workday Recruiting and Core HCM to process hires, promotions, transfers, demotions, separations, and position management activities.
• Partner with managers and leadership regarding employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and personnel procedures.
• Support employee leave administration, benefits inquiries, accommodations, and personnel transactions.
• Maintain confidential employee records, personnel files, HR documentation, and reporting systems.
• Assist with requisition creation, posting management, onboarding coordination, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Generate reports, track recruitment metrics, and support compliance audits and workforce reporting.
• Develop SOPs, provide technical assistance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support recruitment efforts for multiple classifications and locations, ensuring compliance with state regulations, hiring policies, and employment procedures.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems, recruitment metrics, hiring documentation, and workforce reports to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to hiring managers regarding recruitment processes, candidate qualifications, and selection procedures.
• Assist with job posting development, requisition management, and recruitment marketing activities to attract qualified talent.
• Support onboarding activities and new employee transition processes to promote successful workforce integration.

HR PARTNER - TYSON FOODS INC.

(2022-09 - 2025-10)

Served as HR Business Partner supporting a manufacturing workforce of 1,000+ employees.

• Led employee relations investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and policy administration.
• Advised leaders on coaching, documentation, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Administered FMLA, ADA, PWFA, Religious Accommodation, STD, LTD, Workers' Compensation, and unemployment claims.
• Partnered with Sedgwick and Unum to manage leave and disability programs.
• Directed full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Reduced time-to-fill by 50% through recruiting process improvements.
• Improved employee engagement by 16% through culture and recognition initiatives.
• Facilitated training on harassment prevention, D&I, performance management, and compliance.
• Supported retention strategies, leadership development, and succession planning efforts.
• Utilized Workday, SAP, UKG, Kronos, and Power BI for HR operations, payroll support, attendance management and analytics.
• Maintained compliance with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and employment regulations.
• Facilitated new hire orientation programs and onboarding initiatives to support employee integration, engagement, and retention.
• Developed and delivered training programs focused on company policies, compliance requirements, workplace expectations, and professional development.
• Supported adult learning initiatives by tailoring training content and delivery methods to meet diverse workforce needs.
• Created and maintained training documentation, job aids, standard operating procedures, and employee resource materials.
• Partnered with leaders to support coaching and mentoring initiatives that enhanced employee performance and career development.
• Assisted with knowledge transfer activities to support operational continuity, leadership development, and workforce readiness.
• Supported payroll transactions for a large manufacturing workforce, including payroll processing, audits, timekeeping administration, payroll corrections, employee pay issue resolution, and wage and hour compliance.
• Assisted employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries, timekeeping discrepancies, pay corrections, and payroll documentation.
• Partnered with Payroll, Operations, and Leadership teams to ensure accurate employee records, timekeeping practices, and workforce data management.
• Utilized Workday and SAP ERP platforms to maintain employee data, process personnel transactions, and support payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Supported payroll audits, reporting activities, and compliance initiatives while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.

TALENT ACQUISITION ANALYST / INTERNAL RECRUITER - DELUXE CORPORATION

(2021-12 - 2022-09)

• Executed full-cycle recruiting from requisition through onboarding.
• Managed job postings and requisitions in Workday.
• Developed sourcing strategies utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, universities, and networking.
• Coordinated interviews and candidate communications.
• Supported internal mobility initiatives and offer negotiations.
• Generated recruiting metrics and maintained confidential candidate records.

WELLNESS ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR / ER HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR / REGISTRATION RECEPTIONIST - HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER

(2017-01 - 2021-11)

• Provided administrative support to RN Care Managers and clinical teams.
• Scheduled appointments and coordinated continuity-of-care activities.
• Processed high-volume CMS, insurance, and patient documentation.
• Managed bed assignments, patient flow, and quality tracking activities.
• Maintained HIPAA compliance and protected confidential health information.
• Handled insurance correspondence, billing support, and accounts receivable functions.

WARD CLERK - PRUITTHEALTH PEAKE

(2015-03 - 2017-01)

• Managed patient records, physician orders, lab requisitions, and healthcare documentation.
• Coordinated communication between nursing staff, physicians, pharmacies, and outside providers.
• Provided administrative support for patient care operations and regulatory documentation.
• Maintained inventory and supported efficient nursing station operations.

HR GENERALIST & PRN CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES PROGRAM

(2005-02 - 2016-10)

• Managed payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, and personnel records.
• Conducted interviews, candidate screening, and staffing activities.
• Administered compensation and benefits programs including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k).
• Resolved employee relations issues and supported performance management processes.
• Ensured federal and state compliance and maintained confidential HR documentation.
• Oversaw training and development initiatives and workforce scheduling.
• Provided direct patient care support while maintaining healthcare compliance standards.
• Facilitated new employee orientation and onboarding programs to ensure a successful transition into the organization.
• Assisted in the development and delivery of learning programs focused on workplace policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and employee development.
• Maintained training records, documentation, and employee development materials to support regulatory compliance and workforce readiness.
• Provided coaching and mentoring support to new employees, assisting with performance expectations and workplace success.
• Supported curriculum development and training initiatives designed to improve employee knowledge, engagement, and service delivery.

B.S. - Business Administration - Strayer University (2027-06)

Certified Nursing Assistant - Central Georgia Technical College (2006)

High School Diploma - Renaissance Academy