Sonya Alexander-Harry serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager for the City of Austin, where she leverages over 25 years of extensive experience in recruitment and staffing to enhance the city's workforce. In her current role, she manages a dedicated team of 15 full-time employees and...
Sonya Alexander-Harry serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager for the City of Austin, where she leverages over 25 years of extensive experience in recruitment and staffing to enhance the city's workforce. In her current role, she manages a dedicated team of 15 full-time employees and 4 temporary staff, focusing on optimizing talent acquisition processes across various departments. Sonya is instrumental in overseeing the full-cycle executive recruitment processes, ensuring that the City attracts top-tier talent to meet its strategic goals. Her leadership extends to the new executive orientation and onboarding processes, where she implements best practices to facilitate smooth transitions for incoming leaders.
Sonya's expertise in managing complex projects and programs is evident in her oversight of five employment satellite locations, where she ensures consistency and efficiency in recruitment efforts. She is also responsible for the pre-employment assessment and testing processes, which are critical in maintaining the integrity and quality of hires. Additionally, Sonya reviews criminal history risk assessments for applicants, employees, volunteers, and contractors, demonstrating her commitment to public safety and compliance with labor regulations.
A strong advocate for community outreach, Sonya actively engages with local nonprofits and educational institutions to promote internship and scholarship opportunities, fostering a diverse talent pipeline. Her skills in coaching, employee training, and HR consulting enable her to develop policies and procedures that drive continuous improvement within the talent acquisition division. Through her collaborative leadership style and dedication to public service, Sonya Alexander-Harry is making a significant impact on the City of Austin's workforce development initiatives, ensuring that the city remains a vibrant and inclusive place to work.
