Allen Mikala
Human Resources Specialist
Atlanta,GA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Appsketiers
Atlanta, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Spearhead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-hire for key roles.
- Advise managers and employees on HR policies, compliance, and conflict resolution to ensure consistent application of company guidelines and promote a positive work environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement performance management strategies that enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Conduct regular audits of HRIS data to maintain accuracy and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Lead diversity and inclusion initiatives to increase minority representation in new hires and promote an inclusive workplace culture.
Human Resources Specialist
ASU Enterprise Brand Strategy and Management
Tempe, AZ
11.2014 - 10.2024
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for various corporate and healthcare roles, ensuring alignment with CVS Health’s strategic workforce planning.
- Provided HR support and policy guidance to managers and employees, fostering a compliant and collaborative work environment.
- Partnered with business units to implement performance management programs that improved employee engagement and retention.
- Maintained data accuracy and compliance within the HRIS system through regular audits and process improvements.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives focused on broadening talent pipelines and promoting an equitable workplace culture.
Recruiter Specialist
Ernst and Young
Chennai
02.2005 - 11.2014
- Led recruitment efforts for both clinical and non-clinical roles, ensuring talent strategies supported the organization’s healthcare mission and growth.
- Provided expert support on HR policies, labor compliance, and employee relations to promote a fair, inclusive, and productive work environment.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop and execute employee performance and development programs.
- Maintained accuracy and compliance of HR systems by conducting regular audits and implementing process improvements.
- Played a key role in advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives, contributing to a more representative and welcoming workplace culture.
Education
Master of Science - User Experience
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Anna University
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding/Offboarding
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Workforce Planning
- HR Compliance (EEO, ADA, FMLA, HIPAA)
- HRIS (Workday, SAP, Oracle)
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Data Reporting
- Leave Administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Employee Engagement
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- Training & Development
- Policy Enforcement
Accomplishments
- Scholarships, ASU, 2023-24: Harold and Lucille Dunn Memorial Engineering Scholarship | Engineering Graduate Fellowship
- Best Outgoing Student Award, B.Tech Information Technology | Graduated First Class with Distinction | GPA: 8.66
- Published Academic Paper, Blockchain-Based E-Pharmacy to Combat Counterfeit Drug Transactions, Springer | ISBN: 978-981-19-2069-1
- Google Career Certificates, Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Skills And Tools
Responsive Web & Mobile UI Design, User Flows, Wireframing, High-Fidelity Prototyping, Interaction Design, Design Systems, Qualitative & Quantitative UX Research, Heuristic Evaluation, Survey Design, Participant Recruitment, Usability Testing, User Interviews, Task Analysis, Card Sorting, Thematic Coding, Accessibility Review (WCAG), Insight Communication, Figma, Framer, Google Stitch, UserTesting, Hotjar, Lucky Orange, Google Analytics, Lookback.io, Foresee, Optimal Workshop, Jira
Personal Information
Title: UX Designer
Summary
My name is Allen Mikala, and I am a Human Resources Specialist with over four years of experience at UnitedHealthcare and more than ten years of experience at CVS Health. I bring a strong background in talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development, with a proven track record of supporting strategic HR initiatives and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Certification
- PHR - Professional in Human Resources
- GPHR - Global Professional of Human Resources
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Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Appsketiers
05.2024 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
ASU Enterprise Brand Strategy and Management
11.2014 - 10.2024
Recruiter Specialist
Ernst and Young
02.2005 - 11.2014
Master of Science - User Experience
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Anna University
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