Aya Ishii

Experience

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  New York Minute Magazine

  May 2016 - Jan 2017

  Talent Management/Project Management

  - Assist in the overall recruitment process of applicants- Review applications and communicate with HR team to select applicants - Handle organizational and talent acquisition matters- Create charts and lists and manage intern files- Assess needs and help with development of teams and shaping/developing roles- Assist with performance matters and research- Schedule team meetings and interviews

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  United Rentals

  Jul 2017 - May 2018

  Inside Sales Representative

  • Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails• Understand customer needs and requirements• Route qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales executives for further development and closure• Close sales and achieve quarterly quotas• Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest• Maintain and expand your database of prospects within your assigned territory• Team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals• Perform effective online demos to prospects Show less

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  M.Teixeira Soapstone

  Jul 2018 - May 2019

  Office Coordinator

  Sales and Customers service:Prepare shop drawings using AutoCad or compatible software ;To welcome ,greet and assist customers with their material selection when needed;Prepare estimates from leads received by walk ins, email or phone calls.Close sales, take phone orders.Administrative tasks:Assist with various accounting tasks using Quickbooks such as enter billing, purchase orders, inventory management ;Placing orders for showroom needs;Assist with client scheduling Show less

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  Ascent Services Group

  Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Responsible for sourcing, interviewing, referring and managing the offer process of applicants for scientific positions ranging from entry level to senior roles on behalf of our clients, MSP and direct. Utilize a variety of sourcing techniques that include our internal database, writing Boolean search strings, searching job boards, networking and other passive recruiting techniques.Coordinate with MSP account representatives, Account Executives, Hiring Managers, Program Coordinators, and other team members to manage pipelines, schedules, intake calls, updates, and more. Utilized software such as Jobdiva, LinkedIn Recruiter, WAND, Beeline, Fieldglass, and multiple others to source and submit candidates. Built relationships with candidates, MSP contacts, and account executives to enable a smooth process from first initial contact to the candidate starting in their new role which includes: checking references, negotiating the offer, ensuring onboarding documents are being done, scheduling start day and their details, and more.Quickly learned the details of scientific positions, specializing in pre-clinical R&D studies, but recruited for positions within quality, regulatory, clinical, manufacturing, engineering, bioinformatics, etc. Show less

  • Scientific Recruiter

    Mar 2020 - May 2021

  • Senior Sourcing Specialist

    Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Sourcing Specialist

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Magnit

  May 2021 - Jul 2023

  Manage the resolution of serious or complex issues that may jeopardize Magnit’s reputation with the client or staffing supplier while serving as an escalation point for the Client Services Consultants and Client Service Representatives.Apply sound judgment and good decision making skills when handling critical Employee Relations issues. Resolve and follow through all issues related to the worker.Proficient at client’s HRIS system Workday and ensuring the integration of PRO’s system WAND - spearheaded the project to clean up the feed with over 1000 errors that had been blocking updates from WAND to Workday. Coach and counsel client managers as needed in a manner that yields collaboration and risk mitigationDeliver Magnit's contractual scope of services and introduce the conversation for additional services through regular interaction with stakeholders, vendors, and client managers.Strategic and operational meetings with key clients to discuss continuous program improvement efforts and progress.Gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to help stakeholders make data-driven decisions that assisted in risk mitigation, opportunities for improvement, and increasing retention. Project manager of Project Peak - the successful hiring, onboarding, extending, and converting the Community Services’ team (36 new headcount within one month) of contingent workers in Dublin, Montreal, Seattle, Singapore & Tokyo completing within SLA requirements before Airbnb’s peak season. Show less

  • Sr. Client Services Consultant

    Nov 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Field Services Consultant

    May 2021 - Nov 2021
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  Bloomberg

  Jan 2024 - now

  Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle processes across 14 APAC countries, ensuring compliance with diverse labor laws and cultural nuances while supporting a geographically dispersed workforce.Partnered with senior leadership to refine performance management frameworks, contributing to improved employee engagement and workforce alignment..Led the administration of statutory and organizational leave programs (family, medical, parental, etc.), optimizing processes for compliance and efficiency.Managed high-volume employee inquiries through a ticketing system, proactively resolving cases within service-level agreements while delivering exceptional employee support.Analyzed data to identify workforce trends, drive strategic decision-making, and enhance process efficiency, bridging gaps in policy and execution.Ensured the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive employee information, upholding compliance with regional regulations and company policies.Collaborated with HR Business Partners, Benefits, Mobility, and Immigration teams to align on evolving policies, workforce strategies, and process enhancements.Leveraged HR systems, including Workday, Acuity, Fragomen, and Avature, to optimize case management, workforce tracking, and compliance reporting.Developed training initiatives on disability awareness, generational workforce trends, and mental health for the APAC HR team, fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Show less Played a key role in the successful transition from an internal ATS to Avature, developing and optimizing new recruitment processes to enhance efficiency.Coordinated interviews across multiple business units, ensuring seamless scheduling, accuracy, and a positive candidate experience.Ensured compliance with Singapore hiring regulations, including MyCareersFuture posting requirements, to maintain hiring integrity.Organized and managed large-scale talent initiatives, including career forums, academies, workshops, and open houses, to support entry-level hiring strategies. Show less

  • Global People Services, Specialist

    Dec 2024 - now

  • APAC Experienced/Entry Talent Acquisition

    Jan 2024 - Mar 2025