Alfie Adona
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a People Business Partner supporting GTM teams. Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative partnerships with senior leaders while also serving as a catalyst, problem-solver and coach for all employees. Thrive in fast-paced, agile environments with constant change.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global People Business Partner
HARNESS, INC.
04.2023 - Current
- Partner with global Go-To-Market teams to align HR support with business strategy; collaborate with local people operations team across EMEA and APAC
- Designed and implemented quarterly sales performance reviews, achieving 100% participation and enhancing manager feedback
- Address complex employee relations issues, providing balanced recommendations while ensuring compliance
- Deliver full-cycle programs in career development, employee investigations, and engagement surveys
- Work with People Operations to execute compensation, L&D, workplace experience, and talent acquisition programs.
Sr. Manager, People Operations
TERADATA
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Advised Americas Sales EVP on HR strategies to enhance team efficiency and leadership skills
- Coordinated with GTM, Finance, Sales Ops, and HR COEs on reorganizations and workforce reductions
- Led performance reviews and compensation discussions; managed complex employee relations cases
- Implemented HR programs in performance management, leadership training, and compensation planning
- Worked with talent acquisition to meet staffing needs, ensuring business continuity
- Streamlined HR processes, boosting team efficiency by 20% through cross-functional collaboration and strategic initiatives.
Manager, Human Resources
CAREERBUILDER
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Led team of 3 HRBPs aligning HR strategies with business goals for Technology, Sales, and Product teams.
- Transitioned HR Generalist roles to HRBP roles, creating tools for successful implementation.
- Developed metric-based tools for performance monitoring and conducted talent reviews identifying skill gaps.
- Collaborated with HR COEs managing complex ER issues and executed engagement survey actions.
- Partnered with VP of Global Customer Success redesigning the organization aligning with new SaaS strategy.
Director, Human Resources
MSL ATLANTA (Publicis Group)
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Led HR strategy for Atlanta office, collaborating with senior leaders on employee relations and talent management
- Forecasted staffing needs with practice leaders and finance, optimizing workforce planning
- Directed full-cycle recruitment and enhanced summer intern program and college relations
- Identified skills gaps, developed training curriculum, and improved onboarding processes
- Achieved measurable improvements in employee engagement and retention.
Sr. Manager, Human Capital Consulting
TRINET
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed 80-100 clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention through strategic HR solutions
- Collaborated with sales and implementation teams for seamless client onboarding and training
- Advised C-level executives on compliance, employee relations, and performance management
- Enhanced client experience by optimizing HRIS and payroll platforms, driving renewals
- Delivered in-person and remote training, upselling services to improve client outcomes.
Talent Manager
CAREER BREAK
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed daughter’s growing career as an actress, singer/songwriter, in partnership with her manager and agent
- Accompanied daughter on set and collaborated with production crew to facilitate her success while filming
- Guided daughter’s efforts in establishing herself as an independent recording artist, resulting in three original tracks released by the time she was 13 years old
- Enhanced social media presence, leading to higher an increase of XXX % engagement rate, social platform verifications and % increase in follow follower growth
- Assisted entertainment PR firm with planning red carpet events, private screenings and influencer opportunities for talent roster
- Secured brand collaborations and personal appearances, enhancing daughter’s career visibility and marketability.
Education
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CABachelor of Science - Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Organizational Design
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Change Management
- Compensation Planning
- Employee Engagement
- HR Operations
- Performance Management
- Employment Law
Additional Experience
Manager, Human Resources | BURR PILGER MAYER | San Francisco Bay Area
Regional Manager, Human Resources | DELOITTE | San Francisco Bay Area
HR Specialist | WORLDCOM | Tulsa, OK
Certification
- Sr. Human Resources Professional (SPHR)
- SHRM-Sr. Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Workplace Investigations Specialty Credential (SHRM)
- Korn Ferry 360 & Leadership Architect Certified Facilitator
- Emotional and Social Competency Inventory (ESCI)
- Everything DiSC Certified Facilitator
Timeline
Global People Business Partner
HARNESS, INC.
04.2023 - Current
Talent Manager
CAREER BREAK
03.2022 - 03.2023
Sr. Manager, People Operations
TERADATA
01.2018 - 03.2022
Manager, Human Resources
CAREERBUILDER
07.2014 - 12.2017
Director, Human Resources
MSL ATLANTA (Publicis Group)
07.2012 - 07.2014
Sr. Manager, Human Capital Consulting
TRINET
07.2010 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Golden Gate University
Bachelor of Science - Management
Oklahoma State University