Erica Pena, SHRM-CP

Head of Talent

New York City, New York, United States10 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of experience in People Operations.
  • Expert in designing people-first HR programs.
  • Proven track record in high-growth environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a People Operations expert in high-growth SaaS environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyTotal Rewards StrategyStrategic Hr Business PartnershipTotal Rewards & Compensation ManagementEmployee Onboarding & OffboardingHris ManagementOnboarding Program DevelopmentEmployee Engagement StrategiesHr Project ManagementEmployee EngagementAccount ManagementInterview CoordinationHr WorkflowsRecruitingPayrollOnboarding/orientationSalesCustomer Service

Other Skills

ATSAnalytical SkillsAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Background ChecksBenchmarkingBenefitsBenefits AdministrationBreezyCareer Development & Job ArchitectureChange ManagementCompany CultureCompensation & BenefitsCompensation BenchmarkingCompensation Program Support

About

As a Senior People Operations Initiatives Manager, I bring together strategy, systems thinking, and a people-first mindset to design programs that align with business goals and support organizational growth. With over a decade of experience in People Operations, I’ve led initiatives across compensation, compliance, HR technology, and organizational design in high-growth environments. My core areas of expertise include: ✅ People Strategy & Business Partnership ✅ Program & Project Management ✅ Compensation & Total Rewards ✅ HR Technology & Analytics ✅ Job Architecture & Org Design ✅ Compliance & Policy Development I thrive in a mission-driven role where people and process intersect. Whether streamlining operations or evolving structure to scale sustainably, I bring a thoughtful, data-informed, and collaborative approach to HR. Always open to connecting, learning, and contributing to innovative, people-centered organizations!

Experience

10 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs
Current Experience

Talkspace

3 roles

Senior People Initiatives Manager

Promoted

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Remote

Total Rewards StrategyHR Analytics & Reporting AutomationHR Technology (AI & HRIS)HR StrategyOrganizational Development

People Operations Business Partner

Promoted

Mar 2023Aug 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Remote

Strategic HR Business PartnershipProcess AutomationTotal Rewards & Compensation ManagementEmployment Law & Compliance

People Ops Generalist

May 2022Mar 2023 · 10 mos · Remote

Employee Onboarding & OffboardingHRIS Workflow OptimizationCompliance & DocumentationCross-functional Training & Process EnablementHRIS Management

Cockroach labs

Human Resources Specialist

Jul 2021May 2022 · 10 mos · Remote

Onboarding Program DevelopmentOnboarding Orientation CreationProcess ImprovementBenefits AdministrationPayroll SupportEmployee Relations+4

Ocrolus

People Operations Associate/Generalist

Sep 2019Jul 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos · New York, New York, United States · On-site

Employee Onboarding & OffboardingHR Project ManagementHRIS & HR TechHR PoliciesEmployee Engagement

Singlesprout

Senior Recruiting Coordinator

May 2018Aug 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater New York City Area · Hybrid

Account ManagementHigh Volume CommunicationATSDepartmental Training and CoachingInterview CoordinationInternal SOPs

Atrium staffing

HR Assistant/HR Coordinator

Nov 2016May 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Greater New York City Area

HR WorkflowsPolicies ImplementationBenefitsRecruitingCompany CultureHRIS Support+2

Exit realty corp. international

Office Administrator

Jan 2015Feb 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater New York City Area

PayrollOnboarding/OrientationEmployee RecordsEmployee RelationsQuickBooksATS+1

The jack parker corporation

3 roles

Leasing Agent

Promoted

Feb 2013Jan 2014 · 11 mos · New York, New York, United States

SalesCustomer ServiceMarket KnowledgeLegal and Regulatory ComplianceNegotiation SkillsYardi+3

Customer Service Representative

Jul 2012Feb 2013 · 7 mos · New York, New York, United States

Weekend Front Desk Coordinator

Apr 2012Jul 2012 · 3 mos · New York, New York, United States

Education

John Jay College (CUNY)

Bachelor of Arts - BA — Forensic Psychology

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