Briona Byrd
Knightdale,NC
Summary
Human Resource professional seeking a career opportunity in the HR field. My goal is to secure a challenging and diversified opportunity which will allow me to contribute to a dynamic team by fully utilizing my experience and education to enhance the Human Resource department of an organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Generalist
Alteryx, Inc.
Remote
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Spearheaded a performance coaching initiative
for Go To Market teams, creating targeted support plans and weekly manager syncs that successfully elevated underperforming employees up to 50%. - Acted as a consultant to HRBPs and business leaders, using data analytics in Workday to "tell a story" That aligned HR initiatives with long-term company scaling goals.
- Authored and implemented a Time & Wage training program which is now a permanent fixture in the new hire curriculum, ensuring consistent, accurate time tracking across the org.
- Mobilized a culture committee that bridged the gap between virtual and in-office employees, hosting community service events to drive engagement.
- Served as a key technical point of contact for staff, utilizing Alteryx to extract insights that addressed various HR-related issues and improved.
- Onboarded local new hires and supported their needs while getting acclimated.
HR Generalist
Sequence, Inc.
Morrisville, NC
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits.
- Developed and maintained the Employee Handbook and distributed to 150+ employees using internal learning systems.
- Conducted regular audits of HR policies to ensure alignment with industry standards and legal requirements.
- Managed all leave requests and ensured proper documentation processes using Flores Leave Solutions as the vendor.
- Processed all 401k changes in Fidelity and maintained accurate headcount information.
- Lead the Wellness Committee and Program through WellRight Wellness Platform and created quarterly company-wide challenges.
- Managed any and all system updates in Ceridian Dayforce including increases and promotions.
- Handled all employee relations concerns.
- Initiated investigation requests & processed background checks and drug screenings through Hireright.
- Processed I-9 documentation through E-Verify.
- Reconciled benefits statements & communicated with USI Insurance Services for plan negotiations & open enrollment processes.
- Explained human resources policies and procedures to employees.
- Managed the exit interview process and termination process with professionalism and care.
- Ensured that compliance documents are up to date.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Served as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels of the organization regarding career development, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
- Supported employees as needed.
- Conducted orientation presentations for new hires.
- Completed any unemployment claim requests.
HR Coordinator
Freight Handlers Incorporated
Raleigh, NC
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted customer service with inbound and outbound calls regarding HR inquiries.
- Created and implemented highly effective and individualized human resource solutions for clients.
- Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions, and corrections.
- Onboarded all Midwest associates.
- Processed terminations as requested by managers.
- Processed I-9 documentation through E-Verify.
- Approved referral bonuses to qualifying associates.
HR Consultant/IT Recruiter
Global Staffing
Remote
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided relevant information to keep the company in compliance.
- Developed staffing strategies to fill vacancies and define position allocations.
- Sourced and conducted interviews with job candidates using JazzHR system.
- Answered HR questions as needed.
- Created processes and documentation to bring the company's compliance up to 100% compliant.
- Provided relevant resources for the company and its processes.
- Created position job descriptions.
- Utilized HRIS JazzHR to create job postings, and house candidate profiles.
- Created job postings using platforms such as Indeed.com, Glassdoor.com, Monster.com, Facebook.com, and Ziprecruiter.com.
Human Resources Benefits Administrator
Headway Workforce Solutions
Raleigh, NC
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed benefits enrollment and open enrollment for 200+ employees through Employee Navigator Benefits System.
- Maintained the enrollment records and ensured accuracy for audits.
- Teamed with Marsh and McLennon agency to obtain the best plan rates for the current year.
- Conducted Open Enrollment benefit presentations with the eligible employees about their enrollment options, and costs.
- Cross-functionally partnered with the IT team to ensure a smooth enrollment process for each eligible employee.
- Filed workers compensation claims for injured employees in each state.
- Led recruiting efforts in Taleo Talent Management system to support the Talent Acquisition team.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date content for Employee Handbook.
- Conducted orientation and executed onboarding for corporate employees.
- Planned company activities that fostered high employee morale.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management, Organizational Human Resource Development
Strayer University
Raleigh, NC08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
William Peace University
Raleigh, NC05-2014
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- HR Policies and Procedures Expertise
- New Employee Orientations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Drafting and Administering Contracts
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Hiring and Terminations
- Problem Solving
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Accident Investigation
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Employee Development
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Health and Safety Programs
- Onboarding
- Dayforce
- Netsuite
- Mavenlink
- Certify
- Workday
- PrismHR
- Employee Navigator
- Taleo
- JazzHR
- ADP
- ZenQMS
- HireRight
- Hubspot
- E-Verify
- Wellright/Health Source Solutions
Timeline
Senior HR Generalist
Alteryx, Inc.
02.2025 - 03.2026
HR Generalist
Sequence, Inc.
06.2021 - 02.2025
HR Coordinator
Freight Handlers Incorporated
10.2020 - 06.2021
HR Consultant/IT Recruiter
Global Staffing
03.2020 - 10.2020
Human Resources Benefits Administrator
Headway Workforce Solutions
11.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
William Peace University
Master of Science - Human Resource Management, Organizational Human Resource Development
Strayer University