Business Partner Hr Generalist

Sandra V. Armenta, MS, SHRM-SCP

301-***-**** **************@*****.*** LinkedIn.com/in/sandraarmenta

HR Executive Business Partner Organizational Strategist

Positioning HR as a Strategic Driver of Business Success

Dynamic and results-oriented HR Professional with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience and over 8 years as a trusted HR Business Partner and Consultant. Fortune 500-trained with a strong background in strategic workforce planning, organizational development, and change management. Proven ability to manage complex HR matters including mergers and acquisitions, compensation analysis, performance management, integrate digital HR technologies including AI, and drive business-aligned people strategies. Skilled in executive coaching, succession planning, and fostering inclusive cultures that improve employee engagement and retention. Expertise in HR analytics and data-driven decision-making to mitigate risk, optimize total rewards, and transform HR functions into agile, high-impact business partners.

Core Competencies

Strategic & Leadership

Technical & Analytical

Strategic Workforce Planning

HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decisions

Organizational Development & Change

Total Rewards & Compensation Strategy

Executive Coaching & Succession

HRIS (Paylocity, ADP, Workforce, iCIMS, SAS)

Mergers & Acquisitions Integration

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation

Employee Engagement & Culture

Labor Relations & Negotiations

Ethical HR Leadership & Compliance

Performance Management & Talent Analytics

Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution

AI & Digital HR Transformation and Training

Professional Experience

American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) – Washington, D.C.

Director of Human Resources & Operations 2023 – 2025

Redeveloped the HR function previously managed externally for 4 years, bringing best practices back in-house aligned with organizational mission and values.

Developed and implemented a compensation strategy that ensured internal equity and promotion parity, resulting in key compensation adjustments.

Promoted multi-state compliance and led policy updates to minimize legal risks.

Launched staff training programs focused on AI integration and ethical HR practices.

Established an Employee Resource Group to enhance communication between mid-level staff and leadership, improving retention and satisfaction by 15%.

Directed facilities management including planning and executing the move to a new office space with custom buildout.

Provided executive coaching to managers, supporting leadership development and succession planning.

Armenta Human Resources Business Partner – Bethesda, MD

Freelance Consultant Jan 2018 – Present

Deliver strategic HR consulting for nonprofits and government contractors, specializing in workforce planning, compliance, and systems transformation.

Lead mergers and acquisitions HR integrations with a focus on cultural alignment and change management.

Developed HR analytics dashboards to enable data-driven decisions and optimize talent acquisition and retention strategies.

Advise on complex employee relations, regulatory compliance, and ethical HR practices.

Implement and optimize leading HRIS platforms including Paylocity, ADP, Paycom, and Workforce.

Entertainment Software Association – Washington, DC

Director of Human Resources & Operations Mar 2020 – Mar 2022

Led HR transformation during COVID-19, overseeing remote workforce transition and increasing productivity by 13%.

Implemented AI-supported tools in performance management and compensation, achieving 100% on-time review completion.

Developed and delivered diversity, equity, and inclusion training, partnering with external vendors and internal teams.

Fostered an inclusive culture by establishing ERGs and enhancing communication channels.

National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) – Alexandria, VA

Director of HR & Recruiting Sep 2015 – Dec 2019

Drove HR modernization, converting recruitment from external to internal, saving $160K annually.

Reduced turnover by 50% through strategic training and manager coaching programs.

Redesigned benefits and compensation structures for improved equity and cost savings.

Led organizational change initiatives aligned with business goals and mission.

Society for Neuroscience (SfN) – Washington, DC

Director of HR & Facilities Management Oct 2013 – Aug 2015

Revamped HR team to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Worked closely with organizational leadership to resolve delicate employee related matters.

Benchmarked compensation and established equitable pay practices.

Directed facilities operations including vendor management for a 14-floor building.

Technology & HRIS Skills

HRIS: Paylocity, ADP, Paycom, Workforce, iCIMS

Other: Proficient Trainer, Organizational Change Manager, AI-Savvy HR Leader

Education & Certifications

M.S. International Management & Organizational Development – University of Maryland Global Campus

B.S. Journalism, Public Relations – University of Maryland

SHRM-SCP – Since 2015 (current)

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