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Courtney Arena-Burhenne

Human Resources

Medina,OH

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired start date: Immediately

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Location: Medina, OH

Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

65000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid time offFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home option4-day work week401k match

Summary

I am a certified HR professional with 11+ years of experience building people-first cultures through the lens of strategic partnership and technical automation. I specialize in translating complex business needs into scalable HR systems—having led implementations across Workday, ADP, and BambooHR that improved reporting accuracy by 40%.

My approach is 'Gettysburg Address' concise: I cut through the noise of traditional hiring systems to focus on workplace integrity, data-driven decision-making, and the 'Paper Ceiling' paradox. Whether auditing 200+ employee records or designing AI-driven talent workflows, I ensure that technology serves the human experience, not the other way around.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist

Country Pure Foods

Akron, OH

10.2025 - 01.2026

Conducted a comprehensive audit for 200+ employees, increasing reporting accuracy by 40% and reducing manual tasks by 25%.
Redesigned the onboarding workflow, achieving 100% Day-1 compliance and reducing administrative errors by 35%.
Managed workplace investigations and provided coaching to managers on performance management and FMLA/ADA compliance.

Senior Human Resources Associate

People Architects

Cleveland, OH

02.2024 - 03.2025

Led optimization projects for 5+ client organizations, leveraging Paycor and ADP to reduce manual HR processes by 30%.
Acted as an embedded HRBP for leaders of 50–150 employees, improving manager compliance scores by 40%.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tech Elevator

01.2022 - 08.2023

Engineered a custom ATS strategy that reduced time-to-fill by 15% and increased underrepresented group hiring by 30%.

HR and Recruiting Specialist

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company

07.2020 - 12.2021

Managed all day-to-day activities, the hiring process, and recruiting endeavors end-to-end
Enhanced the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices
Prepared employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs
Ensured legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, maintaining records, and representing the organization at hearings
Cultivated professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Used social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates
Build relationships with potential candidates through various networks, including Linkedin, Monster, Indeed, etc
Ensured proper onboarding for new hires, exit interviews, and stay interviews
Used standardized screening techniques, to assess the skills, qualifications, and experience of potential candidates

Talent Acquisition Specialist

ConnectedHR

02.2020 - 06.2020

Identified talent in the marketplace and qualified people for employment
Networked through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, social media sites, and employees
Conducted external searches through strategic sourcing (networking, cold-calling, referrals, online searches, etc
Conducted any HR needs necessary
Built and maintained relationships with potential candidates through various networks, including LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, etc
Ensured proper onboarding for new hires and the necessary paperwork was completed promptly and accurately
Used standardized screening technique; assessed the skills, qualifications, and experience of potential candidates.

Recruiting and Sourcing Specialist

The Garland Company

09.2018 - 10.2019

Identified talent in the marketplace and qualified people for employment
Managed the entire training program
Networked through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, social media sites, and employees
Strategically sourced and recruited qualified business professionals by clearly identifying those with the experience, commitment, and drive to meet client expectations
Built and maintained relationships with potential candidates through various networks, including LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, etc
Provided administrative support to the Recruiting and Training Department
Assisted with and helped coordinate initiatives for the International Sales Training Program.

Human Resources Assistant

Pease and Associates

Cleveland , OH

11.2016 - 09.2018

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Onboarding Specialist

TalentLaunch

Independence, OH

09.2014 - 10.2016

Enhanced employee engagement by designing and implementing comprehensive onboarding programs.
Streamlined new hire processes by developing efficient task workflows and checklists.
Reduced time-to-productivity for new employees through targeted training sessions and mentorship initiatives.
Improved retention rates by establishing strong relationships with new hires during their onboarding period.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new staff into company culture and practices.
Supported a diverse workforce by creating inclusive and culturally sensitive onboarding materials.
Evaluated the effectiveness of onboarding strategies, continually updating approaches based on feedback and best practices.
Managed multiple onboarding projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high-quality standards.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and developments in talent acquisition and employee development to inform best practices in onboarding.
Optimized orientation schedules to minimize downtime for new hires, maximizing their early contributions to the organization''s success.
Developed customized integration plans for key roles, ensuring smooth transitions and accelerated productivity ramp-up times.
Conducted ongoing assessments of onboarding program results, identifying areas for improvement or expansion based on data-driven insights.
Leveraged technology platforms to streamline administrative tasks associated with the onboarding process, enhancing overall efficiency and user experience for both HR professionals and new hires alike.
Coordinated pre-employment screenings, background checks, and documentation requirements to expedite hiring timelines and reduce potential delays in bringing talent onboard.
Partnered with hiring managers to establish role-specific expectations for successful onboarding outcomes, aligning goals across departments within the organization as a whole.
Provided ongoing support throughout the duration of each employee''s probationary period, addressing any concerns or barriers that may inhibit performance or assimilation within the company culture.
Facilitated open lines of communication between new hires and their supervisors, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment from day one.
Developed resources and tools for continuous learning and development beyond the initial onboarding phase, promoting employee growth and advancement within the organization.
Implemented metrics to track the success of onboarding efforts, allowing for ongoing evaluation and improvement in response to changing business needs or new hire feedback.
Promoted a culture of collaboration by creating opportunities for team-building activities during orientation programs, fostering strong connections among coworkers from diverse backgrounds and departments.
Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits.
Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes.
Worked closely with new hires, answering questions and addressing various concerns during onboarding process.
Put together employee files and collected required digital or physical information to meet requirements.
Reviewed onboarding processes regularly, identifying and correcting deficiencies.
Trained new hires in technology required to access company systems and complete job tasks.
Developed and updated onboarding materials, keeping pace with changes to market place and company.
Completed required criminal, credit, or drug tests for new hires.
Collaborated with different staff and management to facilitate department-specific onboarding.
Led professional and thorough orientation sessions, introducing new hires to key company information.
Monitored new hire performance, compliance and progress with requirements to consistently meet deadlines.
Assessed onboarding systems against company needs and made improvements at level of company, department and job type to align with needs.
Organized welcome packages and icebreakers to get new hires quickly up to speed with colleagues and company details.
Maintained regular schedule of onboarding classes, one-on-one meetings, and transitional hand-offs to supervisors.
Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH

Skills

HRIS & Systems: Workday, ADP, UKG Pro, BambooHR, Paycor, and Zoho
Talent Tech: Greenhouse (Master), HireVue (Expert), JazzHR, and Oracle Taleo
Data & AI: AI Prompt Engineering, SQL for Data Science, and HR Analytics

Operations: Asana Ambassador, Miro Expert, and Process Automation (Zapier)
Compliance: FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, and Workplace Investigations

Software

BambooHR

Greenhouse

Zoho

UltiPro

Workday

Paycor

Kronos

ADP

Bullhorn

ClickUp

Motionio

Notion

Zoom

Google Products

HireVue

Asana

Mondaycom

Microsoft Products

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Hootsuite

Lattice

Dayforce

UKG

Rippling

DEEL

SAP SuccessFactors

Trinet

Oracle