Ellia Scaling, JD, SPHRM

Nashville, TN *****

615-***-**** ad3won@r.postjobfree.com

Subject Matter Expert - Energy and Utilities Space

Strong emphasis on strategic planning, change management, and human resources in high growth contexts.

Significant experience in talent acquisition, policy design, team management, and DEI practices.

Advanced competencies in contract administration, M&A, strategy formulation, and legal consulting.

Areas of Expertise

Strategy Formulation & Execution: Masterminded growth strategies, notably sourcing, hiring, onboarding, and retaining significant numbers of employees across diverse industries.

Human Resources & Policy Design: Successfully built HR divisions, drafted comprehensive HR policies, procedures and handbooks, developed employee benefits, succession plans, and performance review processes.

Talent Acquisition & Management: Led end-to-end talent acquisition processes, managed diverse teams, and developed efficient processes for identifying leadership and staffing needs.

Change Management & DEI Practices: Managed strategy and change initiatives in fast-growth contexts, with an emphasis on inclusive hiring policies and practices.

Contract Administration & M&A: Comprehensive experience in end-to-end contract negotiations, review, and drafting, alongside significant M&A experience on both selling and acquiring sides.

Technical Proficiencies

Proficient in multiple HR software solutions including ICIMs, ADP, Greenhouse, Bryq, VidCruiter, Bamboo HR, iSolved, etc.

Skilled in using Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, Loislaw, CD LAW, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and more.

Certifications

Certified Mediator - American Arbitration Association (2005)

Collaborative Law Certification - American Arbitration Association (2004)

Guardian ad Litem Certification - State of Washington (2002) / Wyoming (2007)

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence - Seattle University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Concentration in Psychology - Seattle University

Consulting Assignments

Managing Partner and Private Practice / Senior Consultant, Legal Grounds, LLC (2000-Present)

Interim Director of Human Resources, Warren Equity Partners/Think Power Solutions (March 2023-Present)

Consultant/Lead Recruiter, Gas South (November 2022-February 2023)

Senior Director Human Resources (Contract Position), Stealth AI West (2022–2023)

Senior Director Human Resources – Talent Acquisition/Retention Strategy (Contract Position), Natural Resources Defense Council (2021-2022)

Senior HR Director and Talent Acquisition Manager (Contract Position), TSG (Global SaaS Startup Entity) (2019 - 2021)

Project/Program Manager IV, Office of Criminal Justice Program (Contract Position), State of Tennessee, Department of Justice, Department of Finance & Administration (February 2021-November 2021)

Senior Consultant and Human Resources Director (Contract Position), Amazon (2015-2021)

Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Human Resources – Global Operations, WeAreRighter, LLC (formerly StreetFox) (December 2015 – December 2020)

Professional Associations

Founding Board Member and Volunteer, Drew’s Decision (2007-Present)

Board Member, Off Square Theater, Jackson, Wyoming (2013–2017)

Governor’s Appointee to Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund (2011–2016)

Member, Rotary of Casper, Wyoming (2012–2017)

Leadership Wyoming Graduate – Class of 2011

Member, King County Bar Association Judicial Screening Committee (2004)

References furnished upon request.

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