Erica Pena, SHRM-CP — Head of Talent
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!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a People Operations expert in high-growth SaaS environments.
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Experience: 10 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Hr Strategy
- Total Rewards Strategy
- Strategic Hr Business Partnership
- Total Rewards & Compensation Management
- Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
- Hris Management
- Onboarding Program Development
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Hr Project Management
- Employee Engagement
- Account Management
- Interview Coordination
- Hr Workflows
- Recruiting
- Payroll
Career Highlights
- Over a decade of experience in People Operations.
- Expert in designing people-first HR programs.
- Proven track record in high-growth environments.
Work Experience
Talkspace
Senior People Initiatives Manager (1 yr 9 mos)
People Operations Business Partner (1 yr 5 mos)
People Ops Generalist (10 mos)
Cockroach Labs
Human Resources Specialist (10 mos)
Ocrolus
People Operations Associate/Generalist (1 yr 10 mos)
SingleSprout
Senior Recruiting Coordinator (1 yr 3 mos)
Atrium Staffing
HR Assistant/HR Coordinator (1 yr 6 mos)
EXIT Realty Corp. International
Office Administrator (1 yr 1 mo)
The Jack Parker Corporation
Leasing Agent (11 mos)
Customer Service Representative (7 mos)
Weekend Front Desk Coordinator (3 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA at John Jay College (CUNY)