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Ashley Mayfield

Ashley Mayfield

Sr. HR Business Partner
Long Beach,CA

Summary

Passionate HR Business Partner with proven success in achieving business objectives and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, clients and team members to further company goals. Fastidious about excellent client service and adding value as an innovative strategist and advisor.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior HR Business Partner Consultant

SouLA Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
02.2022 - Current
  • Conduct assessments and counsel global clients regarding controls, risks, compliance, process issues and productivity inefficiencies on a variety of human capital areas. Create strategic plans to address targeted areas.
  • Advise senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives. Provide counseling to enhance managerial effectiveness and employee retention.
  • Integrate talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to businesses.
  • Develop comprehensive process for performance management and talent development, creating or facilitating a variety of technical and soft-skills training.
  • Discover and resolve complex employee relations issues that affect management and business decisions.
  • Structure compensation and benefits recommendations according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Implement process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help client businesses thrive and grow.
  • Introduce new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time in recruitment, onboarding and mid-term organizational development.


Vice President, Human Resources

Pimco, Pacific Investment Management
Newport Beach, CA
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Acted as a trusted advisor to PIMCO's business heads and senior leadership in providing sustainable HR solutions, value-added services and programs, and focusing on a broad range of talent initiatives designed to attract, retain, and develop top talent within the global market. Primary client groups included Technology (Software Engineering, Data Science, Trading Technology) IT, Risk, Operations, Marketing, Trade Support, and others.
  • Provided day-to-day performance management guidance to line-managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) to support business objectives and accelerate employee success and career growth.
  • Met the business' day-to-day tactical demands while building and maintaining credibility via strategic execution, first-class client service, expertise, and resourcefulness.
  • Increased capacity for consultative support by championing HR self-service tools as part of global technology-based change management process. Collaborate significantly with Workforce Analytics to enable data-driven decision making.
  • Proactively managed and mitigated risk with the Employee Relations Team, and applied a nuanced understanding of how to assess and evaluate HR risk in the context of PIMCO's strategic and commercial objectives.
  • Acted as internal thought leader by staying abreast of new developments in HR strategies and practices, externally as well as internally.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.


Senior HR Generalist

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP
New York , NY
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • Translated business strategy into talent and organizational development initiatives that support the Firm's global vision.
  • Conceptualized and implemented projects to enhance strategic HR support and promote Skadden's culture.
  • Managed all Diversity and Inclusion initiatives for Support Staff.
  • Partnered with local nonprofit organizations to provide internship opportunities.
  • Coordinated customized professional development opportunities, employee engagement activities, and in-house training.

HR Generalist

Credit Agricole
New York , New York
12.2014 - 05.2017
  • Provided Senior HR Generalist support for Legal, Operations, IT, Risk, Audit, Compliance, Finance, and Administration (450+ people)
  • Strategic advisor for senior management including the COO and CFO for the Americas
  • Guided staff through HR processes including recruitment, compensation, immigration/visas, international relocation, policy interpretation, reductions in force, and organizational development
  • Advised managers and line staff on employee relations issues and professional development

HR Business Partner

New York Stock Exchange Technologies
11.2012 - 07.2014


  • Designed and spearheaded the implementation of the Global Annual HR Strategic plan
  • Composed strategy in alignment to business plan from Executive Committee
  • Proactively assessed organizational development needs and implemented appropriate solutions utilizing behavioral science and data analytics
  • Working directly with the CEO, created and implemented a new global performance management process and bonus structure
  • Conducted analysis of compensation and headcount data to chart trends and provide meaningful reports, analysis, and recommendations.

Human Resources Advisor

Nomura Holdings America
07.2011 - 11.2012
  • Primary point of contact with COO and Managing Directors of Fixed Income
  • Sales and Trading, providing internal consulting on human capital issues
  • Lead on the annual performance management process
  • Developed strategies for feedback, delivery, and communication
  • Created career pathways program and promotion methodology for client groups
  • Managed full employee lifecycle
  • Partnered with legal department on offer letters, separation packages, and immigration processes.

Studio Manager & HR Administration

Code And Theory
New York , NY
12.2010 - 07.2011


  • Coordinated all aspects for delivery of an excellent candidate experience
  • Developed preparation kits and best practices guide for interviewers
  • Created robust summer internship program for 10 local students

Education

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - Current

B.A - Psychology

University of California
Berkeley, CA
09.2006 - 12.2009

Skills

Training development

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Interests

Classically Trained Violinist Performed with John Williams and the LA Philharmonic

Traveled to 29 Countries

Timeline

Senior HR Business Partner Consultant

SouLA Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Vice President, Human Resources

Pimco, Pacific Investment Management
10.2020 - 02.2022

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

University of Southern California
09.2018 - Current

Senior HR Generalist

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP
09.2017 - 10.2020

HR Generalist

Credit Agricole
12.2014 - 05.2017

HR Business Partner

New York Stock Exchange Technologies
11.2012 - 07.2014

Human Resources Advisor

Nomura Holdings America
07.2011 - 11.2012

Studio Manager & HR Administration

Code And Theory
12.2010 - 07.2011

B.A - Psychology

University of California
09.2006 - 12.2009

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