Carla Cavanagh
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Strategic Human Resources professional with expertise in people analytics, talent management, employee experience, and organizational change. Partners with business leaders to align organizational needs with data-driven people strategies, impactful programs, and initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
11.2024 - Current
- Consulted with enterprise leaders and supervisors to identify people-related needs and challenges and recommend solutions that support employee experience and organizational goals.
- Presented employee engagement survey findings and data-driven recommendations to staff and organizational stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented an onboarding program for supervisors, supporting a consistent and effective employee onboarding experience.
- Participated in employee recognition and racial equity initiatives to support employee engagement, inclusion, and organizational culture.
- Facilitated career fair discussions to promote employment opportunities and engage qualified candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Junior Administrative Analyst
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted quarterly analyses of salary alignment and exempt appointment expiration data using People and Pay to support accurate and compliant compensation practices.
- Analyzed supervisor assignment data in PCS, identified discrepancies, and coordinated with divisions to facilitate timely resolution and maintain data integrity.
- Conducted monthly audits of organizational data in Visier, identifying and resolving discrepancies to improve data accuracy and reporting reliability.
- Collaborated with management to streamline a team restructuring project, improving project tracking, organization, and visibility.
- Designed and facilitated monthly team presentations using Quantum Workplace to communicate project progress, promote transparency, and support cross-team collaboration.
Talent Acquisition Public Service Trainee
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed comprehensive interview and exam question banks as resources for analysts, resulting in a significant reduction in turnaround time for sourcing relevant questions.
- Collaborated with senior analysts to grade written examinations, identifying qualified candidates for talent acquisition.
- Contributed to development and implementation of a a change readiness survey for talent acquisition team revamp.
- Developed standard operating procedure to streamline grading process for multiple choice exams.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Organizational Psychology
San Francisco State University
CA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor: Business Administration
University of Illinois At Chicago
IL05-2021
Skills
- People Analytics
- Workforce Planning
- Employee Experience & Engagement
- Talent Management
- Employee Surveys & Analytics
- Employee Retention
- Career Development & Pathing
- HR Technology & Systems
Certification
Succession Management Certification Program- Human Capital Institute- 12/17/2025
Strategic Workforce Planning- Human Capital Institute- 7/22/2025
People Analytics for HR- Human Capital Institute- 3/10/2025
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
11.2024 - Current
Junior Administrative Analyst
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
09.2023 - 11.2024
Talent Acquisition Public Service Trainee
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
05.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Industrial Organizational Psychology
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor: Business Administration
University of Illinois At Chicago