Rená Jennings
Athens
Summary
Administrative and HR professional with over 10 years of experience in recruitment, onboarding, and office operations within higher education. Expertise in managing confidential personnel data and coordinating hiring processes while providing exceptional customer service. Proficient in UGAJobs, OneUSG Connect, and Microsoft Office Suite. Recognized for strong organizational skills and a commitment to efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
University of Georgia - Facilities Management Division
Athens
08.2021 - Current
- Manage and publish 50+ job vacancies weekly via the iPaws system to support campus-wide recruitment
- Collaborate with hiring managers to finalize vacancy files and optimize recruitment workflows
- Assist the HR manager and HR specialists in scheduling and prioritizing tasks to meet critical department deadlines
- Process hiring actions using UGAJobs, OneUSG Connect, and other UGA systems with accuracy and adherence to HR compliance standards
- Prepare onboarding packets and new hire documents, ensuring full compliance with HR protocols
- Maintain over a dozen live HR tracking spreadsheets for personnel changes, onboarding progress, and training records
- Coordinate with Athens Technical College to support the FMD internship and training partnership program
Administrative Assistant II
University of Georgia - Career Center
Athens
05.2016 - 07.2021
- Directed OneSource processes for front desk staff, improving onboarding efficiency
- Managed over 50 incoming calls daily, providing support to students, employers, and university partners
- Created a positive environment for visitors by providing prompt, courteous front desk service
- Scheduled appointments with precision using Handshake and internal systems, achieving a 99% accuracy rate
- Handled financial tasks including daily deposits and credit card processing with zero discrepancies
- Supervised and trained student assistants, serving as primary liaison for work-study compliance
Registration & Records Receptionist
Athens Technical College
Athens
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Assisted hundreds of students with registration and transcript services, increasing customer satisfaction scores
- Supervised student workers, maintaining front desk operations with a 98% efficiency rate
- Processed academic records and transcript requests using Banner, supporting accurate student file maintenance
- Managed departmental communication and documentation through filing, faxing, and digital scanning systems
Administrative Assistant Intern
Athens Transit System
Athens
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Maintained and organized physical and digital files related to personnel, financials, and operations
- Drafted and edited department-wide memos, official correspondence, and public notices
- Revamped internal bulletin boards and digital announcements, enhancing employee information flow
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Lithonia, GA06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administrative Technology
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA06.2011
Skills
- UGAJobs and Handshake
- OneUSG Connect and OneSource Connect
- AIM and TouchNet
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Employee onboarding and job posting
- HR records management
- Office workflow coordination
- Financial processing
- Front desk operations
- High-volume communication
- Student worker supervision
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Job vacancy management
- Task prioritization and time management
- Customer service and support
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Streamlined the UGA Facilities hiring process by posting and managing 50+ weekly job vacancies through iPaws, accelerating time-to-hire
- Processed onboarding documentation for 10-15 new hires monthly, maintaining 100% compliance with HR policies and procedures
- Maintained and updated 12+ live HR tracking spreadsheets, improving reporting accuracy and personnel record accessibility
- Processed over 100 transcript and registration requests each semester at Athens Technical College, reducing turnaround times by 20%
- Delivered exemplary customer service to hundreds of students, visitors, and partners weekly, consistently receiving positive feedback
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
University of Georgia - Facilities Management Division
08.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant II
University of Georgia - Career Center
05.2016 - 07.2021
Registration & Records Receptionist
Athens Technical College
05.2013 - 05.2016
Administrative Assistant Intern
Athens Transit System
06.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administrative Technology
Athens Technical College
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