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Elizabeth Walker

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Strategic People and Culture Leader with experience in start-ups, tech companies, and knowledge-driven organizations, focusing on partnerships, collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-informed decision-making.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, HR

Software Engineering Institute
01.2022 - Current
  • Senior HR leader at the SEI - lead Human Resources team and strategy for 600+ organization to improve and manage compensation, recruiting, performance management, onboarding, career development, and retention programs
  • Reduced HR team turnover from 125% to 0% in three years while increasing team efficiency
  • Implemented practices that helped reduce Institute turnover from 13.9% to 5.3%
  • Grew revenue generating technical staff by 29% from 2022 to 2025
  • Led organization transition to Workday performance management process including change management
  • Partner with SEI senior leadership to understand organizational design needs and ensure utilization of effective people related practices across divisions
  • Guide senior leadership in succession planning and key performer retention practices
  • Collaborate closely with General Counsel, Finance, and University partners to ensure the optimal balance of employee experience and business objectives
  • Manager, Talent Engagement - 2017 to 2022

Human Resources Manager (Business Partner)

Carnegie Mellon University
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Strategically partnered with senior leadership to guide effective people practices; resolved complex HR issues including arbitration, mediation and legal action filed within divisions
  • Provided Talent Management consulting for over 1800 employees including 20+ business directors and the University’s four unions

Part-time Work and Consulting

Back-office Support for Family Business and HR Consulting Services to Small Tech Companies
01.2004 - 01.2012

Walker Supply, Inc 2004 - 2012

SCA Technologies 2011 - 2012

Lucas Systems 2007-2008

Senior Manager, Compensation and Benefits

FreeMarkets (High Growth Tech Company)
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Created, implemented, and maintained compensation structure and strategy for global, non-sales organization of 800+ employees in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific region
  • Led team responsible for global benefits, compensation, relocation and immigration including offices in Brussels, Singapore, and New Delhi
  • Advised CFO on matters related to workforce and operations
  • Managed annual process for compensation increases, performance bonus distribution, and stock option grants
  • Designed processes and tools for annual base salary increases, bonuses, and stock option grants
  • As a part of a three-person team, led an organizational analysis and transition process that restructured the commercial organization from a horizontally to a vertically based model
  • Developed and led operations for live online market bidding events including building business plan and hiring inaugural team
  • Senior Manager, Business Operations - 2000 to 2002
  • Manager, Market Operations - 2000 - 1998
  • Assistant/Associate Market Maker - 1996 - 1998

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Baldwin-Wallace University

Skills

  • Executive Counseling
  • Strategic People Leadership
  • Employee Relations
  • Performance Management
  • Compensation
  • Employee Program Development
  • Onboarding
  • Recruiting strategy

Timeline

Director, HR

Software Engineering Institute
01.2022 - Current

Human Resources Manager (Business Partner)

Carnegie Mellon University
01.2013 - 01.2017

Part-time Work and Consulting

Back-office Support for Family Business and HR Consulting Services to Small Tech Companies
01.2004 - 01.2012

Senior Manager, Compensation and Benefits

FreeMarkets (High Growth Tech Company)
01.2002 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Baldwin-Wallace University