Human Resources Global Hr

ELLIA SCALING, JD, SPHRM

Plano, TX ***** 615-***-**** *****@***********.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellia-s/

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT HR STRATEGIST

Dynamic, forward-thinking global HR Strategist and consultant with more than 20 years of proven success guiding executive leaders through organizational change. Recognized expert, leader, and advocate in DEI, people operations, workplace culture, employee wellness, and strategic leadership. Holds an unwavering commitment to corporate transparency and open communication to forge strong partnerships with business leaders. Expert in mergers and acquisitions who has assisted leading companies, nonprofits, and startups in building HR programs that sustain large-scale, global headcount growth.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Significant experience in establishing new HR practices and growing existing operations while aligning organizational efforts with industry best practices and emphasizing regulatory compliance for global HR teams.

Led a team of 3 attorneys and 6 support staff members as the founder of an independent legal consulting firm.

Recognized by the King County Unified Family Court for piloting a project that examined family court practices.

Guided multiple global companies in establishing HR Policies, procedures, and Employee Handbooks.

Assisted several start-ups in building and scaling their HR Departments and Executive Teams.

Designed, developed, and implemented strategies for change management, succession plans, talent management, people growth, performance management, total rewards, training, and professional development.

Navigated the RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes to select and deploy HRIS and ATS systems to meet business objectives.

Started a small tech industry business facilitating law firms transitioning from outdated platforms to modern technologies.

Co-founded a small social platform that was ranked Top 10 Women-owned businesses by the London Times in 2019.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Managing Partner, Senior Consultant CONSOCIARE LLC (formerly Legal Grounds LLC) 2000 to Present

Served as an executive HR consultant and operational leader, and delivered solutions for talent strategies to sustain growth, wage and benefit analyses, performance management programs, contract management, and standardizing policies and procedures.

LITIGIVEN LLC Project: Director of Human Resources (2023 to Present)

Served as the Director of HR with responsibility for establishing and managing the HR strategy to sustain rapid growth.

Oversaw day-to-day operations for the Recruiting and Information Technology departments.

Authored and deployed HR policies and procedures and implemented an Employee Handbook.

Conducted employee training to standardize new HR policies and procedures across the organization.

Managed a team of 3 HR Specialists.

Created career progression plans and job trajectories for each role in the company.

Developed and deployed a performance review platform and established standard protocols for evaluations.

Researched and analyzed total rewards to align salaries with market trends.

Led the RFP and RFI processes to identify and select new HRIS and ATS platforms.

Warren Equity Partners (Think Power Solutions) Project: Interim Director of Human Resources (2023 to 2023)

Served as the Interim Director of HR with responsibility for overseeing the strategy for hiring and retaining more than 120 new hires in six months. Developed and implemented standardized HR policies and procedures and trained the executive leaders.

Developed and implemented new PTO and unpaid leave policies.

Managed a team of 4 full-time Human Resources Specialists.

Created and implemented a succession plan for executive leadership and management levels of the organization.

Established a performance management program that included scheduled performance evaluations.

Conducted a compensation and benefits market analysis to ensure alignment with the job market.

Led the RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes to research, select, and implement new ERP and ATS platforms.

Gas South Project: Talent Acquisition Consultant (2022 to 2023)

Served as a Talent Acquisition Consultant with responsibility for developing and implementing a talent strategy and change management protocol to sustain rapid growth following a merger.

Trained executive leadership and hiring managers on hiring models and strategies.

Sourced, screened, hired, and onboarded 42 employees at various levels across the organization.

Stealth AI West Project: Senior Director, Human Resources (2022 to 2023)

Served as the Senior Director of Human Resources and established a new Human Resources Division for Stealth AI West. Primary focus included establishing, implementing, and managing policies and procedures that aligned with industry best practices.

Designed, authored, and distributed an employee handbook.

Developed and implemented DEI policies and procedures.

Managed talent acquisition and staffing resources, including retained RPOs, staffing agencies, and internal recruiters.

Established a performance management program, including KPI, SLAs, and reporting structures.

Created efficient and effective processes to identify and prioritize hiring needs and fill crucial roles quickly.

Natural Resources Defense Council Project: Senior Director, Human Resources (2021 to 2022)

Served as the Senior Director of HR over third-party vendors, retained RPOs, staffing agencies, and internal recruiters. Directed day-to-day operations for a team of 12 team members, including FTE and contract employees. Primary focus included KPIs, performance management, SLAs, and DEI metrics for all talent acquisition operations.

Grew the organization by more than 150 positions within 12 months.

Sourced, recruited, onboarded, and retained 150 new hires within 12 months.

Fostered collaboration with cross-functional teams and department leaders to implement new HR policies and procedures.

Improved and streamlined existing HR operations and ensured alignment with industry best practices.

TSG Project (Global SaaS Startup): Senior HR Director, Talent Acquisition Manager (2019 to 2021)

Served as the Senior HR Director for a global startup SaaS company and led HR operations during TSG’s acquisition of 5 US entities, with responsibility for building and scaling a new global HR division. Managed HR operations during the sale and rebranding of TSG.

Managed a team of 5 recruiters who sourced and screened 49-50 candidates per week for 100+ positions across 5 entities.

Hired Information Technology and Global Operations employees for a startup SaaS company.

Led end-to-end Talent Acquisition and recruiting strategies across 4 international jurisdictions.

Sourced and recruited 500+ software engineers, customer service managers, and CSRs each month.

Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, Calendly, JobAdder, SmartRecruiter, Google Meets, FB Workplace & Slack.

State of Tennessee, DOJ, DOFA Project: Program Manager, Office of Criminal Justice (2021 to 2021)

Served as the Program Manager and conducted programmatic monitoring and closeout of critical projects and programs for the State of Tennessee, Department of Justice, and the Department of Finance and Accounting. Oversaw strategic planning and implementation for state and federal funds directed to victim services and criminal justice projects.

Negotiated, executed, and managed contracts with third-party vendors.

Conducted employee training and provided technical assistance to internal employees.

Facilitated stakeholder meetings and planning sessions for critical project initiatives.

Gathered, compiled, and analyzed data and reporting to measure the performance of funded projects.

Served as a liaison, facilitated communication, and coordinated efforts between the State and local agencies.

Amazon Projects: Senior Consultant, HR Director (2015 to 2021)

Contracted to serve in multiple HR capacities and provided strategic leadership of the global HR division, special projects, and management of HR teams with up to 37 employees across multiple locations. Managed all facets of HR, including payroll, PTO tracking, benefits administration, recruiting, new-hire orientation, and onboarding.

Provided P&L oversight and managed a $1.6M budget, including forecasting, planning, and reconciling.

Sourced, screened, and hired more than 500 global employees each year.

Supported the deployment of a newly developed in-house HRIS platform.

Oversaw the Global Employee Relations team, including program oversight and leadership of critical ER investigations.

Established and implemented a remote access and work-from-home structure in response to COVID-19.

Reviewed and administered contracts with global suppliers and third-party vendors.

Planned and executed an annual company retreat, which enhanced employee collaboration and engagement.

Consulted with directors and supervisors regarding employee performance reviews, PIPs, and disciplinary actions.

Ensured that HR policies, procedures, and systems align with regulatory requirements.

Conducted an in-depth wage review survey within the labor market to determine competitive wage rates.

Prepared employee separation packages and conducted exit interviews to gather feedback from former team members.

Gathered HR data and provided executive leadership with detailed analysis of critical hiring and performance metrics.

Righter LLC Project: Vice President, Human Resources – Global Operations (2015 to 2020)

Served as a frontlines member of the R&D team during the research, development, and launch of Righter, an online dating application that achieved top 10 ranking on the trending apps list by iTunes and Google Play. Consulted with the executive leadership team to establish an HR department and strategically align operations with the company mission and vision. Primary focus included streamlining operations to align with best business practices and cultivating a forward-thinking global culture.

Spearheaded efforts to advance user communication by deploying an emoji-based keyboard.

Expanded a global HR team from 3 employees to 23 in five years.

Managed end-to-end contract negotiations and established relationships with key suppliers and value-added partners.

Provided strategic oversight of HR operations, including performance management, employee relations, full desk talent acquisition, policy and procedure development, benefits administration, and leave administration (FMLA, FLSA).

Forecasted, planned, and managed a $1.2M operations budget and P&Ls for the organization.

Supported the organizational growth from five co-founders to 130+ employees across multiple countries.

Conducted investigations in response to Employee Relations complaints and allegations.

Secured media coverage on the cover of the London Times in January 2019, which garnered national media attention from Nightline, Fox, and Dateline and aided in the recruitment of more than 200K new users in the 2019 calendar year.

Authored online content and sales copy, focused on customer engagement and improved user experiences.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Jurisprudence Seattle University School of Law

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

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

SPHR Certification 2020

Grant Writing, Fund Development Certification 2008

Non-Profit Management and Consulting Certification 2008

Certified Mediator, American Arbitration Association 2005

Collaborative Law Certification, American Arbitration Association 2004

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

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Board Member, Program Director National CASA/GAL Association for Children

Board Member Meals on Wheels America

Board Member Off Square Theatre Company/Blackbox Theatre

Executive Board Member Drew’s Decision

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

HRIS: ICIMS, ADP, Greenhouse, Bryg, VidCruiter, Bamboo HR, iSolved

Legal Software: Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, Loislaw, CD LAW

Other Applications: Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Publisher, Teams, Zoom

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