What’s your name and your position/department at Bright Horizons?

Hi there! My name is Nije (that's pronounced Ni - Jae | pronouns: she/hers)

I'm a Talent Acquisition Coordinator here at Bright Horizons. My typical day includes supporting Bright Horizons' field candidates, field operations, and Talent Acquisition Partners.

Tell us about your career path. What brought you to Bright Horizons?

My journey started in customer service. I'm very passionate about helping others. I graduated from university during the pandemic, very eager to get out into the workforce and yearning make a larger impact. As I've had prior experience in the HR/Talent field, I thought the Talent Acquisition Coordinator role would be a great fit to continue growing my business acumen and strengthening my HR/Talent Toolkit. I've been at Bright Horizons shy of 6 months and the experience so far has been nothing short of amazing.

Are you involved in any extra activities outside of your role at BH?

Big shout out to the Better Together Initiatives here at Bright Horizons!

Being a newer employee, and working remotely, it was important for me to learn more about Bright Horizons as an organization and build partnerships with my fellow team members. During my first month, I attended a Better Together Meeting and was astonished by the passion and care that I was welcomed with. Shortly after, I was invited to join our Better Together DEI Cohort, now not only do a feel that I am making an impact in my role, but also actively supporting BH's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mission and vision.

What makes Bright Horizons a great place to work?

I remember being very candid about the need for DEI and belonging during my job search with potential employers. I've learned bringing my authentic self to work is non-negotiable. I am a proud a black woman, I am a proud life-long learner, I am a proud nurturer, I am a proud professional.

Working at Bright Horizons, I've never had to choose. I feel supported by my colleagues and leadership, I'm able to work remotely from the comfort of home while having work-life balance to keep up on hobbies and passions, most importantly I deliver impact to my core stakeholders each and every day. I'd definitely recommend Bright Horizons to all professionals looking to continue growing their careers and drive innovation in the field.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

"Where do I see myself in five years?" After the past four years, I'm sure we've all felt deeply... I can humbly say that I've found a home here at Bright Horizons.

I'd like to continue learning about the ECE Industry, deliver business impact within my scope of Talent Acquisition, and strengthen partnerships with fellow colleagues and leaders.

I do see myself continuing to grow my career in Talent Acquisition, specifically with a focus on innovation and utilizing data to align business decisions. Even though this seems quite far from now, I'm excited for the ride.