Christian Boullon
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
Passionate HR leader with a proven track record of driving growth, engagement, and operational excellence in organizations of all sizes. Over 15 years of experience in building and scaling high-performing organizations by aligning people strategies with business objectives. Successfully implemented global HR technology solutions, designed talent development programs, and navigated complex employee relations issues. Skilled in driving organizational change and fostering employee engagement through strategic HR initiatives that align with business goals. Expertise in talent management, conflict resolution, and policy implementation to create positive workplace cultures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief People Officer
Sensei Ag Holdings, Inc.
09.2020 - 09.2024
- Built and led a high-performing People Operations department, prioritizing employee engagement, development, and transparency, resulting in a ~25% increase in employee retention
- Partnered with business leaders to drive organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives, including succession planning and skills development
- Directed a team of 12 professionals-including HR Business Partners, talent acquisition experts, employee experience specialists, and payroll and compensation professionals-to support a workforce of 500+ employees across multiple states and international locations, ensuring seamless operations and alignment with organizational goals
- Designed and implemented leadership development programs that strengthened the talent pipeline by ~35%, reduced leadership turnover by ~20%, and improved operational stability across departments
- Oversaw the implementation of Ceridian-Dayforce HRIS, reducing onboarding time by ~40%, improving payroll accuracy by 99%, and increasing compliance tracking efficiency by ~50%
- Launched a peer-to-peer recognition and performance platform, increasing employee satisfaction scores by ~30% and improving team productivity by ~25%
- Ensured multi-state and international compliance across 10+ jurisdictions, minimizing legal risks by 40% and aligning HR operations with regulatory standards to support organizational growth over five years
Sr. Director of People Operations
Sensei Wellness, Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Built and led HR and shared services teams, establishing foundational HR functions to support rapid growth across corporate and on-site hospitality teams
- Developed and maintained the employee handbook and SOPs, ensuring up-to-date compliance with state and federal regulations for both corporate and hotel operations
- Directed talent management, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and training of 100+ employees at the Lana'i, HI retreat, enhancing operational readiness and exceptional guest experience
- Executed a comprehensive compensation and benefits strategy, improving retention rates and promoting equity across diverse employee groups
- Integrated HR technology systems for payroll and timekeeping, improving HR operations and reducing costs
- Directed the bifurcation of Sensei into Sensei Ag and Sensei Wellness, ensuring a smooth transition, role clarity, and operational alignment across both entities
Sr. Manager Operations
Swell Investing LLC
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Led Operations, Culture, and Employee Experience, managing a team to align talent strategy with company mission
- Partnered with Pacific Life to implement Workday, improving HR processes and scalability
- Developed and executed diversity and inclusion initiatives, strengthening company culture and boosting workforce productivity
- Collaborated closely with various Pacific Life departments, including Compliance, Legal, Marketing, and Finance, to drive initiatives essential to both Swell and Pacific Life's strategic objectives
- Onboarded and developed over 100 employees, contractors, and interns, refining onboarding and offboarding processes to boost retention and operational efficiency
- Delivered a 7,500-square-foot office buildout on time and within budget
- Directed the wind-down of Swell Investing, ensuring compliance, employee transitions, and system decommissioning
Director of Operations
West Ventures LLC
01.2013 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: a high-growth marketing firm (founded by the former CMO of Apple)
- Led operational strategy and execution for a high-growth marketing firm (founded by the former CMO of Apple), successfully scaling operations to support a diverse team of 150+ employees and contractors across multiple locations
- Directed a team of program managers, providing strategic oversight on contract negotiation, budget management, and project timelines, ensuring seamless project execution and on-time delivery to clients
- Identified and implemented cutting-edge accounting and operations systems (including ADP, Zuman, Harvest, and Expensify), significantly improving efficiency, automating workflows, and enhancing financial and HR reporting accuracy
- Directed all HR functions, from full-cycle recruitment and onboarding to benefits administration, payroll processing, and compliance with complex state and federal employment regulations, ensuring a positive employee experience and regulatory adherence
- Managed IT infrastructure, optimizing the performance of employee devices, network systems, and software applications, ensuring minimal downtime and maximizing productivity
- Oversaw facilities management for San Francisco and New York offices, managing vendor relationships, negotiating lease agreements and improvements, and maintaining a productive, compliant, and safe work environment
- A high-growth marketing firm (founded by the former CMO of Apple)
Education
B.S. - Economics
07.2006
A.A. - Business Administration
07.2004
Skills
- HR Policy Development & Governance
- Employee Engagement
- Retention & Experience Strategies
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Change Management & Cultural Transformation
- Compliance
- Policy Development & Risk Management
- Crisis Management & Business Continuity
- Performance Management Systems
- Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning
- Organizational Development
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration
- Strategic Workforce Planning & Forecasting
- Executive Business Partnering
- People Operations
- HR Technology & Service Delivery Optimization
- Employer Branding & Talent Marketing
- HR technology
- Culture transformation
- HR analytics
- Strategic leadership
- Internal communications
- Succession planning
- Talent management
- Organizational development
- Onboarding programs
- Recruitment strategy
- Career pathing
- Mentorship programs
- Executive coaching
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Portuguese
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Workday - HRIS
Ceridian - Dayforce - HRIS
Greenhouse - ATS
Brassring - ATS
Lattice
Culture Amp
Bamboo - HRIS
Rippling - HRIS
Timeline
Chief People Officer - Sensei Ag Holdings, Inc.
09.2020 - 09.2024
Sr. Director of People Operations - Sensei Wellness, Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2020
Sr. Manager Operations - Swell Investing LLC
09.2017 - 09.2019
Director of Operations - West Ventures LLC
01.2013 - 09.2017
Miami Dade College - A.A., Business Administration
University of Florida - B.S., Economics
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