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• Provide benefit expertise related to policy features, leave management, life events, annual enrollment, 401k, HSA/FSA, ensuring comprehensive support for employees in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.• Manage vendor partnerships to anticipate and address areas for improvement and potential roadblocks. Resolve issues related to employee experience and ensure seamless end-to-end benefit delivery of health savings account funds• Designed and implemented targeted benefit communication strategy for US employee population, maximizing awareness of benefit programs. Research and consolidate key messages from, ensuring clear and consistent information dissemination. Increased employee engagement and understanding of available benefits.• Inform decision-making by analyzing surveys and labor market data to identify compensation trends within Engineering & IT organizations. Conducted detailed job evaluations to establish internal compensation structures that are fair and competitive, aligning with industry standards and organizational goals.

Austin, Texas, United States

• Designed customized reports utilizing Excel and Tableau to conduct in-depth analysis for HR Centers of Excellence. Delved into Performance Management, HR Operations, Staffing, and RPO metrics, providing actionable insights that informed strategic decision-making and optimized HR processes.• Oversaw and optimized HR intranet page content by managing overall site governance and collaborating with content owners. Ensured the intranet was a dynamic and informative hub by curating relevant and engaging content. Proactively facilitated contributions from various stakeholders, fostering a knowledge-sharing culture within the organization.

Austin, Texas Area

• Guided managers through effective performance management processes, change management initiatives, local compensation and benefits policies, and relevant regulatory compliance procedures. Conducted investigations and advised managers/employees in employee relations issues.• Developed Affirmative Action Plans. Collaborating with site managers, cultivated strategic partnerships to ensure these plans were targeted, effective, and aligned with organizational objectives. Resulted in proactive compliance measures and enhanced diversity initiatives within the company.• Created and implemented a comprehensive Orientation/Onboarding Guide for new hires across North America. Streamlined onboarding, ensuring a consistent and engaging experience for new employees. Spearheaded the creation of a Global Interview Guide, integrating behavioral-based interview questions into the standard process.• Revitalized recruiting and compensation strategies in collaboration with managers and recruiting teams. Successfully restructured processes to accommodate the staffing of 100+ Engineering and Corporate roles. Implemented strategic changes that ensured competitive compensation packages, fostering employee satisfaction and retention

• Contributed to McFerrin Entrepreneurial Propensity Project by researching, analyzing, and codifying 500+ Academic Articles, consolidating foundational data related to Entrepreneurial Motivation

Alexandria, Va

• Utilized Tableau to combine cross-functional data sets and develop interactive HR metrics dashboard, expanding data visualization and analytics capabilities of HR and management• Led data visualization project by coordinating HR team contributions and serving as central point of contact, promoting an organized process and overall team ownership of project• Created an objective setting guide for new performance management process by researching and consolidating best practices in establishing performance expectations, designing an instructional guide aligned with organizational culture shift towards continuous feedback

Houston, Texas Area

• Collaborated in global implementation of Oracle HCM by transferring data and relaying process improvement suggestions, contributing to smooth transition for 1000+ employees using system• Promoted team atmosphere by partnering with HRBPs, payroll, and recruiting to brainstorm more effective ways to process Oracle updates in order to simplify processes in all departments• Prepared team for shift in responsibilities by training 2 incoming HR Associates in Oracle, SharePoint, employment verifications, and payroll activities, ensuring smooth succession process

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resource Management, 4.0/4.0

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Certificate In International Business, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.6/4.0

International Business