Alyssa Thompson
Austin,TX
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Human Resources Manager professional with 10+ years of experience in culture building, benefits administration, staff onboarding, and performance management. Success in aligning organizational strategies with business objectives, fostering positive workplace culture, and driving initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Human Resources Manager
Gensler
10.2024 - Current
- Partners with studio and business leaders to deliver strategic HR partnership and enhance the employee experience, resulting in improved engagement and retention across multiple teams.
- Manages the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on consistency, compliance, and equity.
- Owns employee relations by serving as the primary contact for benefits, immigration, conflict resolution, policy guidance, and performance conversations, helping foster a positive and accountable workplace culture.
- Leads performance and compensation cycles by preparing data, coaching leaders, and aligning processes with firmwide goals.
Human Resources Generalist
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc.
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Fostered positive culture through team-building programs, contributing to 20% increase in employee engagement.
- Ensured legal compliance, managed employee relations, maintained HRIS systems for accuracy.
- Oversaw hiring and onboarding processes, facilitating smoother orientation and faster attainment of full productivity.
- Enhanced performance evaluations with new metrics, improving motivation and goal setting across the company.
- Developed L&D content, increasing holistic comprehension between talent management and strategic goals of the organization.
HR Manager
Brick Architecture and Interiors (Acquired by HGA October 2023)
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Oversaw HR operations, recruitment, and performance management, boosting reported employee satisfaction by 25% and reducing turnover by 30%.
- Implemented HR strategies aligning with business goals and branding, enhancing competitive positioning in the market.
- Developed processes and compliance policies with zero incidents in two years; designed training programs achieving a 90% completion rate within three months.
- Streamlined administrative processes, resulting in a 15% decrease in company overhead.
Director
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
10.2017 - 07.2021
- Led HR operations and managed the employee lifecycle, achieving a 25% workforce increase and a 30% boost in employee satisfaction.
- Created mission-centric plans and policies that introduced new funding streams for DEI-focused programming and partnerships, enhancing membership engagement.
- Developed and trained strategic initiatives that increased annual visitor numbers both in-person and virtually despite COVID-19 challenges.
Administration HR Manager
PsychArmor Institute
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed HR administrative tasks and aligned performance appraisals with objectives to enhance clarity and consistency.
- Boosted employee morale and team collaboration by 20%, evidenced by increased cross-departmental projects and completion.
- Developed compliance training while overseeing office operations to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Implemented resource strategies to reduce project completion times and streamline workflows.
General Manager
Music in Schools Today
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed staff, contractors, and volunteers, increasing staff retention and enhancing satisfaction scores by 15%.
- Oversaw payroll and benefits, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and accuracy.
- Expanded community engagement with the revitalization of past and new programs, raising participation by 40%.
- Supported Executive Director and Board in contract management with SF Bay Area school districts, leading to secured funding and new partnerships.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Southern California
Master of Art - Nonprofit Leadership and Management
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Art - Visual and Public Art
California State University Monterey Bay
Skills
- Culture Building
- Employee Relations
- Talent Management
- Workforce strategy
- Benefits/Total Rewards
- Employment Law
- Onboarding programs
- Leadership development
Certification
03/01/23, PHR, HRCI, Professional in Human Resources
Timeline
Regional Human Resources Manager
Gensler
10.2024 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc.
10.2023 - 10.2024
HR Manager
Brick Architecture and Interiors (Acquired by HGA October 2023)
07.2021 - 10.2023
Director
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
10.2017 - 07.2021
Administration HR Manager
PsychArmor Institute
01.2016 - 10.2017
General Manager
Music in Schools Today
01.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Southern California
Master of Art - Nonprofit Leadership and Management
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Art - Visual and Public Art
California State University Monterey Bay