jessica ferguson

Manages full-cycle recruitment efforts from intake to offer, leading a team of 8 while overseeing industry engagements and data-driven insights. Spearheaded the grand opening of a Beach Club in The Bahamas with recruiting efforts to support a staffing complement of 500+ team members.

Partnered with hiring managers and global leaders in USA, Canada, and Europe in an advisory role on talent acquisition, onboarding, recruitment strategies, performance consulting, diversity/inclusion, and succession planning. Provided supervision on the successful implementation of reporting tools and dashboards across the portfolio.

Worked alongside global HR & Administrative Teams to support human resources activities including diversity and inclusion, recruitment, onboarding, training, employee and team building initiatives, and off-boarding. Provided guidance to operation managers and employees regarding contract offerings, training, diversity & inclusion best practices, employee relations, performance management, talent a

Exclusively managed full-cycle recruitment processes from sourcing, interviewing, short-listing candidates, character screenings/references, negotiating and extending offers. Directed all onboarding efforts including immigration undertakings while managing orientation sessions and itineraries for all level hires within the corporate office, the brewery, and all 32 retail storefronts.

Drove end-to-end recruitment efforts for the largest private sector employer in The Bahamas with a staffing complement of over 7,000 employees. Identified and influenced the candidate experience by organizing numerous recruitment drives and job fairs, while managing internships and co-op job placements for students entering the hospitality sector.

Provided response and guidance to employees' inquiries, complaints, and requests, and provided support regarding in-company healthcare plans. Hosted recruitment engagements, made recommendations to management about staff placements, appointments, and talent management, and influenced candidate selection by formulating interview techniques tailored to designated roles.

Completed a Master's degree in Organizational Learning & Leadership in December 2019.

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology in June 2013.